Move beyond GRADUATION into
EXPLORATION
UPCOMING COURSE
6 - 10 JULY 2026
NORTHERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
The need for resources exceeds current supply and requires long-term efforts.
Thus, new resources need to be developed.
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WHERE do we find these resources?
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HOW do we find these resources?
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HOW do we continuously improve our understanding of these resources?
The answer to all these questions is MINERAL EXPLORATION.
WHO
IS THE COURSE FOR?
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Geology students eager to gain practical early-stage exploration experience.
Recent graduates (BSc, MSc or PhD) and early-career geology professionals with no or little exploration experience in the field.
DURATION
The course will run over FIVE DAYS.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION, not just theory.
While the course includes academic material, which must be learnt and understood by all participants, the focus throughout will be on the actual application of what has been learnt in practical settings. Knowledge transfer is therefore encouraged between participants as well as through trainers.
COURSE
OUTLINE
This course will further develop your understanding of the critical role that each of the following aspects plays in early-stage greenfields exploration.
HSEC & FIELD AWARENESS
GPS FIELD NAVIGATION
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Practical Exercise
COMPASS FIELD USE
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Practical Exercise
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Stereonet workshop
OVERVIEW OF METHODS IN SURFACE GEOCHEMICAL SAMPLING
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Practical Exercise – Stream sediment sampling
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Practical Exercise – Soil sampling
Geochemical Sampling Fundamentals & QAQC
pXRF field laboratory workshop
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pXRF field laboratory workshop
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
BY THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
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Utilize a compass and GPS for precise field navigation.
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Use stereonets for plotting, analysing and interpreting field-collected data to drive real-time exploration decision making.
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Plan and execute surface geochemical sampling surveys with proper QA/QC protocols.
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Run a field pXRF laboratory.
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Demonstrate continuous HSEC awareness and field safety practices.
