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).
The aim of this course is to introduce the attendees to modern mineral resource estimation procedures with an emphasis on geostatistical methods. This 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.
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, giving you the flexibility to complete the modules at your own pace. In addition, there will be five live webinar sessions that 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 aimed at geologists wishing to build upon their existing training in structural geology and further expand their knowledge on the structural analysis of ore deposits. It covers fundamental principles of structural geology and advanced topics.
This course is aimed at geologists wanting to expand their skills in digital field data acquisition using portable devices (smartphones, tablets), including pre-field project preparation and post-field processing of collected data to edit a geological map.
This course is aimed at Geologists wanting to go further with geochemical exploration and learn more from the large amount of data collected.
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.
This 5-day training course is aimed at field geologists interested in base metal and iron deposits in sedimentary basins.
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* / AUD2,450* per person for WAXI sponsors & US$1,900*/AUD2,900* for non-WAXI sponsors *(the invoice will be issued in AUD). Price includes lunchtime meals, beverages, coffee breaks and training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights.
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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)
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* / AUD2,450* per person for WAXI sponsors & US$1,900*/AUD2,900* for non-WAXI sponsors *(the invoice will be issued in AUD). Price includes lunchtime meals, beverages, coffee breaks and training materials but does not include evening meals, accommodation and flights.
Program and Registration Form: WAXI Geophysical and structural approach to lithotectonic mapping of sedimentary basins 2024 and email it to corinne.debat@agate-project.org
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
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. (same training as the one in April 2023).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Du 16 au 20 Mai 2022
24th to 26th May 2021
22 to 26th March 2021
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.
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.
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.
8th March to 10th March 2021
17th to 20th November 2020
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.
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.
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)
Where: Online