Module 1

Introduction to IoGas Module is presented by Nick Oliver and James Cleverley and intended for participants who don’t have IoGas skills and who wish to participate Scott Halley’s Applied geochemistry of ore deposits short course module. Advanced users may skip this Module, but it is recommended.

Module 2

Participants will analyse drill hole data from gold and Ni-Cu-PGE deposits using ioGAS software, integrating assay data with geological logging information. Gain fresh insights into hydrothermal processes, including the role of locally sourced metals and sulphur, as well as the formation of mineralizing fluids through the transformation of low-temperature minerals.

Goal of the course:

Module 1

• Data suitability and QAQC of data, types of geochemical (and other) data suitable for use in ioGAS, Data import, using ‘Data Doctor’, how to get up and running
• Basic tools of data classification and functionality of embedded diagrams, visualization in ioGAS – 2D, 3D, down-hole, maps, grids
• Linking other datasets within and around ioGAS – eg structural data
• Introduction to data classification and geostatistics in ioGAS

 Module 2

• how to use immobile trace elements to geochemically fingerprint rock types, and recognize fractionation patterns
• how to use major elements to define hydrothermal alteration domains, and
• how to define ore-type domains.

 Who should attend: Professionals working with lithogeochemical data and ore deposits.

Course requirements for participants: Participants are required to bring their own laptop. Familiarity with ioGAS software would be useful but not essential. The materials presented will be available on-line a few days prior to the course for those attendees who want to follow along and take notes on their laptops during the event.

Goal of the course:

• Understand the Fundamentals – the physics behind geophysical methods and their application to different deposit types.
• Learn Geophysical Survey Design & Execution – Understand how to plan, acquire, and interpret geophysical data effectively, considering cost, logistics, and geological context.
• Understand Limitations & Challenges – Recognize the limitations of geophysical methods and how to mitigate risks in exploration programs.
• Interpretation Techniques – Develop skills to analyze geophysical anomalies and distinguish between ore-related and non-ore-related signatures.
• Data Integration for Targeting – Learn how to integrate geophysical results with geological and geochemical data to enhance mineral targeting.
• Apply to Real-World Scenarios – how geophysical methods have led to successful discoveries.

Who should attend: Geoscience professionals working in exploration and mining to enhance their technical skills and decision-making capabilities in mineral exploration targeting. Whether you are a junior geologist, an exploration manager, or a geophysicist looking to refine your interpretation skills, this short course aims to provide valuable insights and practical tools to apply in the field.

Course requirements for participants: Participants are required to bring their own laptop. The materials presented will be available on-line a few days prior to the course for those attendees who want to follow along and take notes on their laptops during the event.

Ina Storch is an expert in software development and mineral predictive mapping using artificial intelligence. She holds a Master’s degree in Geophysics from Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg in Germany and did her Ph.D. at the same institution in 2022, focusing on controlled source deep seismic imaging at the North Chilean subduction zone. Since 2021, Ina has been employed as a Geophysicist and software developer at Beak Consultants GmbH in Germany. Her work involves diverse research projects since 2021 like Europe Horizon 2020 project “EIS” (“Exploration Information System”), the EIT Raw Malerials project “DroneSOM”, and CriticalMAAS project in the United States, co-funded by DARPA. In those projects she developed software and workflows for 2D and 3D mineral predictive mapping. As of 2023, she leads the team behind Beak’s in-house developed advangeo® prediction software for 2D and 3D geospatial data.

Markku Pirttijärvi (PhD) has academic background in numerical modelling and inversion of geophysical data. He is specialized in potential field (gravity and magnetics) and electromagnetic (EM) methods. In Radai, he has made software for drone flight path generation and magnetic data processing with equivalent layer modelling (ELM). Presently, he is involved with the development of a drone-based EM survey system (Louhi) and related 3D EM inversion software. He’s main motivation is to create pragmatic and easy-to-use tools for geophysical data interpretation.

Andreas studied Geology at Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology from 1998 to 2004. He joined Beak Consultants GmbH in Freiberg/Germany in 2005 and has been a project manager in various mineral exploration projects, among others in Kosovo, Rwanda, Uganda, Namibia, DR Congo and Nigeria. Since 2007, his research is focusing on application of artificial intelligence for mineral predictive mapping. Currently, he is leading related work packages in the Horizon Europe projects “EIS – Exploration Information System” (https://eis-he.eu/news-DigitalTools) and „DeepBEAT – Deep exploration BoostEd by Advanced exploration Technologies“. Besides this, he has been involved in „CriticalMAAS – Critical Mineral Assessments with AI Support“ project by U.S.G.S. under DARPA. Since January 2023, he is Managing Director of Beak Consultants GmbH.

Who should attend: Professionals working with sustainability, environmental questions, community relations and communications or others working in industry (mining & exploration) who wish to deepen their understanding of relevant sustainability legislation and ways to enhance sustainability in their own organisation.

Course requirements for participants: No specific requirement, but basic understanding of sustainability themes will be helpful.

Course requirements for participants: Presented materials will be available on-line a few days prior to the course for those attendees who want to follow along and take notes on their laptops during the event.