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2024- Technical Training Courses

Agate project and WAXI training courses have been developed in collaboration with industry and universities professionals and cover a range of advanced geoscientific topics (not always covered by local curriculum). 

  • Management in Mineral Exploration: New date for 2025- 3 to 7 March 2025
  • Mineralising Systems and Discovery Strategy: New date for 2025- 10 to 14 March 2025
  • Magmatism and Geodynamic Context – 15 to 19 April 2024 – 23/24_CRS_0022
  • Geophysical and structural approach to lithotectonic mapping of sedimentary basins – 30 September to 4 October 2024 – 24/25_CRS_0023
  • Structural Geophysics – 10 to 14 October 2024 – 24/25_CRS_0024
  • QGIS-QField digital field mapping and QGIS exploration data visualisation-management 15 to 20 October 2024 – 24/25_CRS_0025
  • Advanced Applied structural geology 28 October to 2 November 2024 – 24/25_CRS_0026
  • Sediment hosted base metal sulphides and iron deposits – 4 to 8 November 2024. 24/25_CRS_0027
  • Introduction to mineral resource estimation and applied mining geostatics. 14 to 18 October 2024.24/25_CRS_0030
  • Community Relations at Exploration – online training course – delivered by Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland

Introduction to Mineral Resource Estimation and Applied Mining Geostatistics

Structural analysis through field mapping and implications for metallogeny

Advanced Applied Structural Geology

This course aims to introduce the attendees to modern mineral resource estimation procedures, emphasizing geostatistical methods. It is an introductory level; therefore, special knowledge of mathematical geology techniques is not required. Basic knowledge /experience in exploration drilling, sampling, and mine geology is sufficient.

  • Duration: 5 days, 24 hours in total.
  • Date: To be confirmed (excluding May and June 2024)
  • Time: 15:00 to  17:00 or to 21:00 – Perth Time. 7:00 to 11:00 or 13:00 West Africa time.
  • Where: Online
  • Course leaders: Marat Abzalov
  • Language: English
  • Registration Fees: US$ 1,250* –  per person for WAXI sponsors & US$1,350* –  for non-WAXI sponsors *(the course will be invoiced in AUD) 
  • This training is closed.
  • Introduction to Mineral Resource Estimation and Applied Mining Geostatistic Course brochure and registration form

This training course encompasses the techniques and methodologies of structural mapping and its relevance in comprehending metallogeny. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to plan and conduct structural mapping exercises effectively. They will be capable of autonomously interpreting and presenting the gathered data to construct a cohesive structural model.

  • Duration: 10 days (including two travel days)
  • Where: Senegal: Dakar and Bakel
  • Course leaders: Prof. Mamadou Guéye, Dr Bocar Sy, Dr Cheikh Ibrahima Faye and Dr Ibrahima Dia.
  • Language: French
  • Registration Fees: US$4,000* per person for WAXI sponsors and US$4,500 for non-WAXI sponsors *(the invoice will be issued in AUD). The price includes training materials, accommodation, catering and transport to and from the field. (net price)
  • Registration is now open – Please contact corinne.debat@agate-project.org
  • Structural analysis through field mapping and implications for metallogeny course brochure and registration form

This course is aimed at geologists who wish to build upon their existing training in structural geology and further expand their knowledge of the structural analysis of ore deposits. It covers fundamental principles of structural geology and advanced topics. 

  • Duration: 5 days, 28 October to 2 November  2024 (+  time to go to Yamoussoukro, leaving Abidjan on Saturday morning) (mix classroom and field)
  • Time: 08:30  to 17:00 
  • Where: Yamoussoukro + visits to Yaouré mine site.
  • Course leaders: Nicolas Thébaud, Julien Perret
  • Language: English and  French 
  • Registration Fees: US$ 2,400* – per person for WAXI sponsors & US$2,650* –   for non-WAXI sponsors *(the course will be invoiced in AUD) – price includes lunchtime meals and beverages, training materials transport to Akyem and back to Accra if needed. Does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights.
  • Registration is now closed – Please contact corinne.debat@agate-project.org
  • Advanced Applied Structural Geology Course brochure and registration form.

QGIS-QField digital field mapping and QGIS exploration data visualisation-management

Geochemical exploration: methods and analysis of data

Géophysique structurale

This course is aimed at geologists wanting to expand their digital field data acquisition skills using portable devices (smartphones, tablets), including pre-field project preparation and post-field processing of collected data to edit a geological map.

  • Duration: 6 days, 15-20 October  2024 (4 days lecture + one day field)
  • Time: 09:00  to 17:00  (Togo)
  • Where: Lomé, Togo + surrounding for field trip
  • Course leaders: Julien Perret, Guillaume Duclaux, Mark Jessell, Yao Agbossoumonde.
  • Language: English and French 
  • Registration Fees: US$2,100 per person for WAXI sponsors & US$2,450   for non-WAXI sponsors (the course will be invoiced in AUD) – price includes lunchtime meals and beverages, training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights.
  • Registration is now closed – Please contact corinne.debat@agate-project.org
  • WAXI QGIS Togo Oct 2024 course brochure and registration form

This course is aimed at Geologists who want to pursue geochemical exploration further and learn more from the large amount of data collected.

  • Duration: 5 days, 19-23 October  2024 (4 days lecture + one day field)
  • Time: 08:30  to 16:30  (Togo)
  • Where: Lomé, Togo + surrounding for the day field trip
  • Course leaders: Yann Itard
  • Language: French
  • Registration Fees: US$2,100*  per person for WAXI sponsors & US$2,450* for non-WAXI sponsors *(the course will be invoiced in AUD) – price includes lunchtime meals and beverages, training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights.
  • Registration is now closed – Please  use  the registration form in the course brochure and/or contact corinne.debat@agate-project.org
  • Geochemistry applied to mineral exploration course brochure and registration form

This course is aimed at geologists who wish to improve their skill base in modern integrated Structural Geophysics mapping techniques. It will provide an introduction to modern analysis techniques applied to the interpretation of regional geophysical data.

  • Duration: 5 days, 10-14 October  2024
  • Time: 09:00  to 17:00  (Togo)
  • Where: Lomé, Togo
  • Course leaders:  Mark Jessell
  • Language: English and French
  • Registration Fees: US$1,750*—per person for WAXI sponsors and US$1,900*—for non-WAXI sponsors *(the course will be invoiced in AUD). The price includes lunchtime meals, beverages, and training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation, and flights.
  • Registration is now closed – Please contact corinne.debat@agate-project.org 
  • Structural Geophysics Lome Togo 2024 course brochure and registration form.

Sediment hosted base metal sulphides and iron deposits

Geophysical and structural approach to lithotectonic mapping of sedimentary basins-

Magmatism and Geodynamic Context

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This 5-day training course is aimed at field geologists interested in base metal and iron deposits in sedimentary basins. 

Duration: 5 days – 4 to 8 November 2024
Time: 9:00  to 16:00 – (except for the field excursion day)
Where: Accra, Ghana – (The University of Ghana)
Course leaders: Daniel Kwayisi (UG), Prince O. Amponsah (UG), Samuel Nunoo (UG), Abigail E. Ayikwei (UG)
Language: English
Registration Fees: US$1,7500* per person for WAXI sponsors and US$1,900* for non-WAXI sponsors *(the invoice will be issued in AUD). The price includes lunchtime meals, beverages, coffee breaks, and training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation, and flights. 
Sediment-hosted base metal sulphides and iron ore deposits Nov Course brochure and registration Form.

CANCELLED – POSTPONED TO 2025

This 5-day training course will provide an overview of new state-of-the-art techniques in mapping sedimentary terrane using integrated geophysical and field methods.

Duration: 5 days (4 days lecture +1 day field trip) 30 September to 4 October 2024
Time: 9:00  to 16:00 – (except for the field excursion day)
Where: Accra, Ghana – (The University of Ghana)
Course leaders: Daniel Kwayisi (UG), Prince O. Amponsah (UG), Samuel Nunoo (UG), Abigail E. Ayikwei (UG)
Language: English
Registration Fees: US$1,750* per person for WAXI sponsors and US$1,900* for non-WAXI sponsors (the invoice will be issued in AUD). The price includes lunchtime meals, beverages, coffee breaks, and training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation, and flights. 
Geophysical and structural approach to _ basins 2024_Course brochure and Registration Form: 

This course is aimed at geologists who wish to improve their skills in modern petrology. It will familiarise participants with the tools and methods of igneous rock investigation. They will develop skills to analyse and interpret the principles and processes involved in the genesis and evolution of these rocks.

Duration: 6 days, (4 days lectures + 2 days field trips) 15-19 April, 2024
Time: 09:00  to 17:00 (Côte d’Ivoire)
Where: Abidjan  and Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire 
Course leaders: Ousmane Wane and Alain Kouamélan
Language: French
Registration Fees: US$1,700*- AUD 2,500 per person for WAXI sponsors & US$1,980*-AUD 3,000 for non-WAXI sponsors *(the invoice will be issued in AUD). Price includes lunchtime meals and beverages, training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights.
Program and registration form: WAXI Magmatism and Geodynamic Context

Community Relations at Exploration

Management in Mineral Exploration

Mineralising Systems and Discovery Strategy

Designed specifically for geoscientists, community relations workers, consultants and early-stage regulators working in mineral exploration, this course aims to help professionals develop the necessary skills and knowledge to build strong relationships with communities in the context of resource exploration.

The course is entirely online, allowing you to complete the modules at your own pace. In addition, five live webinar sessions will be scheduled to accommodate participants’ availability based on their location.
Registration is now open for the course, and you can find out more and sign up by following this link: https://study.uq.edu.au/short-courses/community-relations-exploration. If you have any questions about the course, please do not hesitate to contact the program leader, Sarah Mackenzie (s.mackenzie@uq.edu.au). This course is organised by the University of Queensland

This course is primarily aimed at geologists who have recently been appointed as an Exploration Manager or anyone who aspires to become one within the next few years. It will also serve as a useful introduction to the mineral exploration business for any non-technical professionals who track the activities of mineral explorers in the market, or others in the industry.

  • Duration: 5 days – face-to-face – classroom 
  • Time: 09:00  to 17:00  (Ghana)
  • Where: Accra, Ghana
  • Course leader:  Nick Franey
  • Language: English
  • Registration Fees: US$1,800 per person for WAXI sponsors & US$2,200 for non-WAXI sponsors. The price includes lunchtime meals, beverages, and training materials. 
  • To register – please contact corinne.debat@agate-project.org
  • Course brochure:  Management in Mineral Exploration

This 5-day training course will introduce cutting-edge approaches to mineralising systems using modern “Systems Thinking” and exploration science. Participants will be able to critically assess which approaches and strategies will have the greatest impact on their discovery success, through lectures, group exercises and workshop discussions.

  • Durée : 5 jours – face-to-face – classroom
  • Time: 09:00  to 17:00  (Ghana)
  • Where: Accra, Ghana
  • Course leader:  Tim Craske
  • Language: English
  • Registration Fees: US$1,800 per person for WAXI sponsors & US$ 2,200 for non-WAXI sponsors, (invoice in AUD). The price includes lunchtime meals, beverages, and training materials. 
  • To register – please contact corinne.debat@agate-project.org 
  • Course brochure: Mineralising Systems and Discovery Strategy

2023

Géophysique structurale

Mineral Exploration in and through the Regolith

Magmatism and Geodynamic Context

This course is aimed at geologists wishing to improve their skill base in modern integrated Structural Geophysics mapping techniques. This course will provide an introduction to modern analysis techniques applied to the interpretation of regional geophysical data, including the newly-flown data for Sierra Leone

  • Duration: 5 days, 23-27 Feb 2023
  • Time: 09:00  to 17:00  (Sierra Leone)
  • Where: Freetown, Sierra Leone
  • Course leaders:  Mark Jessell
  • Language: English and French
  • Registration Fees: US$1,500* per person for WAXI sponsors & US$1,800* for non-WAXI sponsors *(excluding country taxes) – price includes lunchtime meals and beverages, training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights.
  • Registration*is now open – Please contact corinne.debat@agate-project.org and or return the Registration Form_ WAXI Structural Geophysics Sierra Leone 2023
  • WAXI Structural Geophysics Sierra Leone 2023 program
  • Registration closed as course is full.

Participants will be trained on many case studies from West Africa and Australia where lateritic deposits have been evaluated and exploited for decades and which can be adapted to exploration programs in the Eastern Africa region.

This course is aimed at geologists who wish to improve their skills in modern petrology. It will familiarise participants with the tools and methods of igneous rock investigation. They will develop skills to analyse and interpret the principles and processes involved in the genesis and evolution of these rocks.

  • Duration: 6 days, (4 days lectures + 2 days field trips) 25-30 April, 2023
  • Time: 09:00  to 17:00 (Côte d’Ivoire)
  • Where: Abidjan  and Toumodi, Côte d’Ivoire 
  • Course leaders: Ousmane Wane and Alain Kouamélan
  • Language: French
  • Registration Fees: US$1,500* per person for WAXI sponsors & US$1,800* for non-WAXI sponsors *(excluding country taxes). Price includes lunchtime meals and beverages, training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights.
  • Program and registration form : WAXI Magmatism and Geodynamic Context

Géologie structurale, géophysique régionale et instruments portables pour la cartographie de terrain 2023

Introduction to the use of Python in Mining Exploration

Geophysical and structural approach to lithotectonic mapping of sedimentary basins

Ce training s’adresse aux géologues qui souhaitent améliorer leurs connaissances en géologie structurale et en techniques de cartographie de terrain, y compris l’utilisation des outils portables appliqués à l’exploration. Elle se compose de deux jours de cours théoriques à Abidjan puis de trois jours de travail sur le terrain dans la région de Toumodi-Yamoussoukro-Yaouré.

  • Durée : 6 jours
  • Horaires : 08:00  à 17:00 (Côte d’Ivoire)
  • Lieu : Abidjan et Yamoussoukro 
  • Formateurs : Lenka Baratoux, David Baratoux, Augustin Koffi, Nicolas Kouame, Alain Kouamélan
  • En: Français
  • Cout de la formation: US$2,300* par personne pour les sponsors  WAXI  & US$2,500* pour les non sponsors WAXI sponsors *(n’inclut pas les taxes du pays)
  • Inscrivez vous (this course is now full): La plaquette du cours incluant le formulaire d’inscription

This course is primarily aimed at geologists, and exploration geologists, who may be interested in using Python scripting to assist with their everyday tasks in handling downhole and surface data. It is on based on geological data examples.

  • Duration: 5 days, October 2023
  • Time: 09:00  to 17:00  (Morocco)
  • Where: Marrakesh, Morocco
  • Course leaders: Johann Dangin and Mark Jessell
  • Language: French
  • Registration Fees: US$1,600* per person for WAXI sponsors & US$1,800* for non-WAXI sponsors *(excluding country taxes). Price includes lunchtime meals and beverages, training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights.
  • Price includes lunchtime meals and beverages, training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights.
  • Registration*: this year this course is only an in-house training, Pre-registration for 2024 – Please get in touch with corinne.debat@agate-project.org 

This 5-day training course will provide an overview of new state-of-the-art techniques in mapping sedimentary terrane using integrated geophysical and field methods.

  • Duration: 5 days
  • Time: 9:00  to 16:00 – (except for the field excursion day)
  • Where: Accra, Ghana – (The University of Ghana)
  • Course leaders: Daniel Kwayisi (UG), Prince O. Amponsah (UG), Samuel Nunoo (UG), Abigail E. Ayikwei (UG)
  • Language: English
  • Registration Fees: US$1,600* / AUD2,350* per person for WAXI sponsors & US$1,900*/AUD2,800*  for non-WAXI sponsors *(excluding country taxes). Price includes lunchtime meals, beverages, coffee breaks and training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights . Invoice currency AUD
  • Program and Registration Form:  WAXI Geophysical and structural approach to lithotectonic mapping of sedimentary basins Oct 2023 and  email it to  corinne.debat@agate-project.org 
  • Program: Lithostratigraphic and structural analysis of Precambrian terranes Agate WAXI Training 

Lithostratigraphic and structural analysis of Precambrian terranes

Inversion of regional Grav-Mag data

Structural geology, regional geophysics and portable instruments 2024

This course is for geologists wishing to build upon their existing training in mapping structurally complex volcano-sedimentary terranes. From a structural point of view this course covers fundamental principles of structural geology with emphasis on faults and shear zones, folds, structural controls on ore shoot location and geometry. From a lithofacies analysis point of view, it covers fundamental aspects of volcanic and sedimentary processes, and includes practical exercises for lithological mapping using both drill core and field exposures.

This 3 day training course will provide an introduction to modern inversion techniques applied to the regional gravity and magnetic data of the West African Craton. It is aimed at geoscientists wishing to improve their skill base in modern integrated potential-field inversion methods using the Open Source Tomofast-x Platform.

No prior knowledge of the software is required

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Time: 9 am to 5 pm (Côte d’Ivoire)
  • Face-to-face and online
  • Where: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire 
  • Course leaders: Vitaliy Ogarko, Jeremie Giraud and Mark Jessell
  • Language:  English and French 
  • Registration Fees: US$1,000* per person for WAXI sponsors & US$1,200* for non-WAXI sponsors *(excluding country taxes) – Invoice Currency AU$
  • Program: WAXI Grav-Mag Inversion Abidjan Oct 2023
  • *: Registration  is now open – Please contact corinne.debat@agate-project.org 
  • Max participants: 15

This course is aimed at geologists wishing to refresh their knowledge based on structural geology and field mapping techniques including the use of portable techniques. It introduces the basic principles of structural geology.

  • Duration: 6 days (this course will run in 2024)
  • Time: 8 am to 5 pm (Côte d’Ivoire)
  • Where: Abidjan and Yamoussoukro 
  • Course leaders: Lenka Baratoux, David Baratoux, Augustin Koffi, Nicolas Kouame, Alain Kouamélan
  • Language: English 
  • Registration Fees: US$2,300* per person for WAXI sponsors & US$2,500* for non-WAXI sponsors *(excluding country taxes)
  • Registration*: Pre-registration is now open – Please contact corinne.debat@agate-project.org 
  • Minimum participants: 12 /Max participants: 25

In House Trainings

  • Introduction to the Use of Python in Mining Exploration, 2nd to 6th October 2023, Marrakesh, Morocco – Managem
  • Structural and applied geology, 4th – 9th March 2024, mine site, Morocco – Managem

Previous Training Courses

Du 16 au 20 Mai 2022

24 au 26 mai 2021

22 au 26 mars 2021

Géologie structurale, géophysique régionale et instruments portables pour la cartographie de terrain

Évaluation critique des modèles géologiques 3D

Géophysique structurale

Une formation pratique en français, composée de deux jours de cours théoriques à Abidjan puis de trois jours de travail sur le terrain dans la région de Toumodi-Yamoussoukro-Yaouré.
Ce cours s’adresse aux géologues qui souhaitent améliorer leurs connaissances en géologie structurale et en techniques de cartographie de terrain, y compris l’utilisation des outils portables appliqués à l’exploration.

  • Durée: 5 jours
  • Lieu : Abidjan et les environs de Toumodi-Yamoussoukro-Yaouré ( 25 participants max)
  • L’Equipe de formation: Lenka Baratoux, David Baratoux, Augustin Koffi, Nicolas Kouame, Alain Kouamélan
  • Langue: Français
  • Prix : 2000 Euro par personne

The course is aimed at geoscientists from industry, geo surveys and academia who desire to gain a better insight into the latest advances in 3D geological modelling, with a focus on regional-scale and hard-rock modelling.

  • Duration: 3 days (9 hours) three-hour daily sessions from 15:00 to 18:00 (Perth time – UTC+8)
  • Où : En ligne
  • Language: English

The course is aimed at geoscientists from industry, geosurveys and academia and will provide an introduction to modern analysis techniques applied to the interpretation of regional geophysical data. This course is aimed at geologists wishing to improve their skill base in modern integrated Structural Geophysics mapping techniques.

  • Durée : 5 jours (2h de cours préenregistrés en anglais plus 3h de travaux pratiques en direct (anglais/français) par jour de 15h00 à 18h00 (heure de Perth – UTC+8))
  • Où : En ligne (places limitées à 25 participants)
  • Price (Australian Dollars): Industry $1100 AUD,Geo Survey or UniversityPersonnel $260 AUD, Student $130 AUD (limited number of students supported by Agate Project, please complete Online Application (en) (fr)
  • Ce cours est validé pour des crédits de DPC en catégorie1. SACNASP

8 mars au 10 mars 2021

17th  to 20th November 2020

3 Basin-hosted Base Metal Mineral System

Gestion de la recherche

Analyse du système aurifère orogénique et ciblage de l'exploration

The course is aimed at geoscientists from industry, geo surveys and academia who desire to gain a better insight into the latest advances in basin-hosted base metals from various perspectives.

  • Duration: 3 days (9 hours) three-hour daily sessions from 15:00 to 18:00 (Perth time – UTC+8)
  • Où : En ligne
  • Language: English

This short course is aimed at African researchers. It will assist them in acquiring and in improving skills such as Course development, Effective Oral presentations, Introduction to Research Funding, Feedback on Proposal writing participant exercise, Legal aspects – Intellectual property, copyright, research contracts, and accessing externally funded work programs.

  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Online 
  • Course leader: Mark Jessell
  • Language: English and/or French
  • Registration Fees: To be confirmed

The course is aimed at geoscientists from industry, geosurveys and academia who desire a comprehensive understanding of established and modern concepts on orogenic gold system analysis and exploration targeting.
Duration: 4 days (12 hours), three-hour daily sessions from 15:00 to 18:00 (Perth time – UTC+8)
Où : En ligne

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