Choosing and Using Geophysical Tools for Exploration and Mining – Navigating the Spectrum of Options

Presented by: Society of Economic Geologists

This is a course for geologists and will provide a consistent framework for choosing and using the appropriate geophysical tools.  Fundamentals of rock properties will be covered to establish a foundation for lectures on the multitude of tools available to the exploration geologist.

Geophysical tools covered will include Gravity, Magnetics, Muons, Direct Current Resistivity (DC), Induced Polarization (IP), Electromagnetics and Seismic. Each lecture will follow the framework provided in the introduction to provide a complete review of the technique from initial selection to synthesis with other data sets.

Key case studies will highlight real world examples, and the course will end with a panel discussion highlighting what the future for these various techniques may look like.  Ample time will be allotted for discussion and questions.

The course aims to provide exploration geologists with; 1) the knowledge needed to select the appropriate geophysical tool for a variety of exploration questions, 2) the understanding of the role of service providers, and 3) the basics of integrating that data back into their workflows.