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ONLINE ZOOM TRAINING PROGRAM

MINERAL EXPLORATION TRAINING PROGRAM

FEES: 250 $/ Participant JULY 2023- October 2023

29-30 Training Days – 2 Days/ Week

Program Overview
1-The extended Mineral Exploration Training Program focuses primarily on the
Various Geophysical Techniques used in mineral exploration. Guided by an
experienced industry specialist, participants will cover a wide range of technical
topics that form the basis for the application of geophysics in mineral exploration and
appraisal including geophysical data acquisition, data Processing & Data
Interpretation. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will have gained
Awareness Level Competencies in dealing with different geophysical Techniques
used in mineral exploration.
2-Getting experience in using different geophysical data Processing, Analysis
&Interpretation Software Packages.
3-Designing Integrated exploration Program based on Integration between Various
Geophysical Techniques for locating Promised areas for Specified types of ore
deposits.

Target Audience
This program is ideal for Mineral exploration and mining industry specialists &
professionals looking to gain an understanding of the fundamentals and the essential
role that geophysics plays in the exploration, appraisal, and resource assessment of
Ore deposits. It is also ideal for managers looking to enhance their understanding of
the roles and responsibilities of geophysicists in their organization. Any mineral
exploration industry professional looking to improve geophysics related competencies
should attend this program.
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Learning Formats
E-Learning, practical assignments, virtual online training sessions, including group discussions with

participants.

All course materials will be available.

Training methods
The implementation of the training program depends on participatory training methods that adopt
the principles of adult learning, and promote the inclusion of trainees in the learning process, and
build on their positive cumulative experiences, as the following methods will be relied upon:

 The lecture + Practical session (Software) on a real project.

 Dialogue and debate.
 Brainstorming.
 Case Studies.
 Groups work.
 Discussion.
 Exercises.
 Multimedia/videos/ animation.

Training Program History:

Updates & Extended training based on 3 Training Workshops conducted in the Past with the

Sudanese ministry of Minerals in Steinberger (Cecil) Hotel in Alexandria, Egypt.

1- Advances of Geophysical Techniques in Exploration of Precious ore Deposits.

2- Exploration for REE.

3- Advances in Geophysical Techniques in Evaluation of Mineral ore deposits.

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Program Content
Module 1:
GENERAL MINERALOGY REVIEW

DAY 1:
 . Introduction.

 Chemical Composition & Internal structure of minerals.

 Chemical properties of Minerals.

DAY 2:
 Physical properties of Minerals.

 Classification of Minerals.

 Classifications of Mineral Deposits.

 Tectonic Settings of Mineral Deposits.

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Module 2:
REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES
Remote sensing is a strategic key tool for mineral exploration, due to its
capacity of detecting hydrothermal alteration minerals or alteration mineral
zones associated with different types of mineralization systems.

It is used for mineral exploration in two key ways:

1- The mapping and analysis of the geology, faults and fractures of an ore
deposit.

2- Recognizing hydrothermally altered rocks by their spectral signature.

DAY 3:
 Principles of Remote Sensing.
 Aerial Photography.
 Multispectral.
 Hyperspectral.

DAY 4 +DAY 5:

Image Processing, Image Classification & Image Analysis

By software ERDAS IMAGINE

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Module 3:
GEOPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES
A-ELECTRICAL SURVEY TECHNIQUES
A multitude of electrical methods are used in mineral exploration. They depend
on:
(1) Electrochemical activity,
(2) Resistivity changes, or
(3) Permittivity effects.
Some minerals are characterized by their high electrical conductivities and
thus, low electrical resistivities.
Also, some ore deposits tend to become natural batteries that generate natural
electric currents whose effects can be measured.
The induced polarization (IP) is often used to find mineralized zones. This is
one of the most used ground geophysical methods in mining. The resistivity
method using a direct current can also be used for non-metallic targets such as
some industrial minerals.

DAY 6 +DAY 7:
RESISTIVITY Methods.
 Basics-Configurations-Survey Methods -
 Equipment.
 Data Processing &Inversion.
 Interpretation.
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** Software used: RES1DINV-RES2DINV& RES3DINV+ ZONDRES+1X1D

DAY 8:

INDUCED POLARIZATION Method.

 Basics-Survey Method - Equipment.

 Data Processing &Inversion.

 Interpretation.

** Software used: IPI2WIN-1X1D-ZONDIP

DAY 9:

SELF POTENTIAL Method.

 Basics-Survey Method - Equipment.

 Data Processing &Inversion.

 Interpretation.

**Software used: ZONDSP2D

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B- GRAVITY SURVEY TECHNIQUES

Although it seems uniform everywhere, gravitational acceleration varies slightly

from place to place. When you drive a couple of kilometers, you are probably
gaining or losing weight, albeit an extremely small amount. These variations
are caused by particularly light or heavy rock formations in the Earth’s crust.
Like magnetic surveys, gravity surveys use precise instruments to measure the
variations in the gravitational Acceleration .This allows geophysicists to create
maps of the density of the crust below our feet.
Gravity surveys have been used, with great success, to locate diamonds.
Diamonds typically are found in characteristic kimberlite pipes that are dense
compared to nearby rocks, leading to a spike in the local gravity. Also, gravity
surveys play a part in confirming and mapping potential deposits of most rare
minerals.

DAY 10+DAY 11 (+/- DAY 11B):

GRAVITY Methods.

 Basics-Survey Methods - Equipment.

 Corrections & Data Reduction

 Interpretation.

** Software used : ZONDGM2D +IX2D + OASIS MONTAJ

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C- MAGNETIC SURVEY TECHNIQUES

The Earth’s magnetic field is affected by many factors, including its rotation and
solar radiation. However, by removing all external factors from a reading,
geophysicists can isolate small variations created by mineral deposits.
The most common type of detection is direct detection, where companies
identify the magnetic signature of iron ores or mineral crystals. Iron crystals are
particularly evident in magnetic surveys, allowing for pinpoint accuracy when
planning iron mining excavations.
However, magnetism can also be used indirectly to discover rarer ores. The
same geological processes that lead to iron crystallization also cause fault lines
in the rocks. This can allow for extremely accurate maps of underground rock
formations. By examining these rock formations, geologists can determine the
“story” of each rock formation and thus its likelihood of holding rare ores.

DAY 12+DAY 13 + DAY 14+ DAY 15 (+/- DAY 15B)::

MAGNETIC Methods.

 Basics-Survey Methods - Equipment.

 Corrections & Data Reduction
 Interpretation.

** Software used: GEMLINK 5.3 + MAGMAP +ZONDGM2D+IX2D + OASIS

MONTAJ
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D- ELECTROMAGNETIC SURVEY, TELLURIC &

MAGNETOTELLURIC SURVEY TECHNIQUES

Electromagnetic (EM) survey, both airborne and ground, is one of the most

commonly used methods in mineral exploration. The technique is proficient in

direct detection of conductive sulfide deposits, in which large conductivity

contrasts exist between the ore bodies and country/host rocks or thin

overburden cover.

Magnetotelluric (MT) can reveal structures and differences in rock types down

to a depth of 10 kilometers.

DAY 16+DAY 17 (+/- DAY 17 B):

 ELECTROMAGNETIC Methods.

 TELLURIC Methods.

 MAGNETOTELLURIC Methods.

** Software used: ZOND+1X1D+1XVLF

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E- GPR SURVEY TECHNIQUES

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is an excellent tool for mining applications,

and it can be used under different circumstances and needs. GPR can help a

mining company reduce extraction costs, since it collects good quality data with

huge amount of ground coverage from the subsurface in a fraction of the time

other methods require.

GPR has gained acceptance as a standard exploration method for a number of

deposit types, ranging from paleochannel delineation to iron ore, nickel and

bauxitic laterites, mineral sands, coal, kimberlite and massive sulphide

mapping and kimberlite imaging.

DAY 18+ DAY 19+DAY 20:

GPR Techniques.

 Principles.
 Equipment.
 Survey Methods. Data Processing.
 Data Interpretation.
** Software used: 3D analysis software- Gaiaspectrum- GPR Viewer -Reflex W.
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F- SEISMIC SURVEY TECHNIQUES

Seismic methods are increasingly used by mineral exploration industry for a

wide range of commodities including base metals, uranium, diamonds, and

precious metals. Seismic methods provide high- resolution images of geologic

structures hosting mineral deposits and, in a few cases, can be used for direct

targeting of mineral deposits.

Applications are not limited to only surface seismic surveys, but also include

borehole seismic methods such as VSP and crosshole imaging. To date, tens

of 2D and 3D surface seismic surveys have been acquired in Canada, Europe,

Australia, and South Africa to help in targeting mineral deposits at depth or for

designing deep mines. The steadily increasing usage of reflection seismic

methods demonstrates that they are finally becoming recognized and

established within the mining sector.

DAY 21 + DAY 22 + DAY 23:

Seismic Techniques.

 Survey Methods.
 Equipment.
 Arrays.
 Data Processing.
 Data Interpretation.
** Software used: 3D seismic Interpretation software.
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G- RADIOMETRIC TECHNIQUES

The applications of natural gamma ray method to on-line, off-belt and in situ

analysis are based on the correlation between natural gamma ray intensity

measured in one or more preselected energy windows and the concentration of

particular elements (e.g. U, Th, K) or the value of a given parameter of interest

(e.g. ash in coal).

Although the method was originally applied to uranium mining, it was soon

extended to evaluate zone thickness and ore grade in deposits of other

chemical elements which either emit gamma-rays directly or are associated

with gamma-ray emitting elements.

DAY 24 + DAY 25:

Radiometric Techniques.

 Principles.
 Equipment.
 Survey Methods.
 Data Processing
 Data Interpretation
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Module 4:
GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION TECHNIQUES

DAY 26:

GEOCHEMICAL SURVEY TECHNIQUES IN MINERAL

EXPLORATION.

 Field Techniques

 Lab Analysis

 Principles of Geostatistics
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Module 5:
APPLICATIONS

DAY 27 + DAY 28:

 INTRODUCING LEAPFROG IN GEOMODELLING.

DAY 29:

 EXPLORATION FOR PRECIOUS METALS.

DAY 30:

 EXPLORATION FOR REE.

DAY 31:

 EXPLFORATION FOR RADIOACTIVE MINERALS.

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Module 6:
(Special for first 10 participants only)
(DRONE GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION)
The use of drones for mining exploration has become increasingly popular in
recent years. By harnessing the power of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),
miners are able to gain access to a wealth of valuable data that can be used to
make informed decisions about the resources available to them.
It is clear that the use of drones in mining exploration offers a variety of
valuable benefits. By providing comprehensive data and real-time safety
monitoring, drones can help miners to make informed decisions and ensure
that resources are used responsibly.
Drones offer a variety of benefits to mining exploration operations. For starters,
drones can be used to survey large areas of land quickly and efficiently. By
using high-resolution cameras and sensors, miners can get a comprehensive
overview of their area of interest. This data can then be used to identify
potential mining sites and to determine the best possible locations for further
exploration.
In addition, drones can be used to detect and map out underground deposits of
minerals and metals. By using thermal imaging and other advanced sensing
technologies, miners can identify resources not visible to the naked eye. This
information can then be used to plan operations and to ensure that resources
are used in the most efficient manner.
Finally, drones can also be used to provide real-time data regarding the safety
of mining sites. By using sensors such as infrared cameras, drones can detect
the presence of hazardous gases or other safety risks and alert miners in a
timely manner.
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DAY 32:
Drone Magnetic & Electromagnetic Survey Applications:

DAY 33:
Drone –Based Seismic:

DAY 34:
Drone –Based Radiometric Survey:
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Module 7:
(Special for first 10 participants only)
(BOREHOLE GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION)

During early exploration, particularly in ‘greenfield’ areas away from mines or

known mineralization, very little information is known about the rocks. If an
exploration company has the budget to drill a few holes and conduct an
airborne or ground geophysical survey, they can add value to a project by also
collecting downhole geophysical data. Well logging and borehole geophysical
exploration have greater importance in mineral exploration and development as
targets become deeper, as drilling costs increase, and as solution mining
becomes necessary. Resistivity and induced polarization are the most
important logs in base metal applications because they can be used to
estimate sulfide content and to aid interpretation of surface surveys. Natural
gamma-ray logs are used extensively to estimate uranium content; a recently
developed cryogenic logging tool measures an early daughter product of
uranium in order to avoid disequilibrium problems. Other logging tools, usually
used in combination, provide information on physical properties such as
fracturing, density, and porosity, which are important for solution mining, and
on potassium, magnetite, sulfide, and chemically bound water content.
Borehole assaying with neutron activation is a promising area of current
research. Borehole geophysical techniques such as mise a la masse, induced
polarization, resistivity, and electromagnetics greatly increase, at little
additional cost, the amount of information derived from a drill hole.
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DAY 35:
Density & Gravity Borehole Surveys:

DAY 36:
Electrical Borehole Surveys:

DAY 37:
EM & Magnetic Susciptibility Borehole Surveys:

DAY 38:
GR Borehole Surveys
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Answering Questions Received:

1-Dates &Timing:
There are different training groups to fulfill requests of Participants from
different time zones.
All times are coordinated between Participants and instructor based on GMT.

2-Online zoom access + Offline Access to training

sessions:
Available for all Participants.

3-Delivered Material:
Include:
-Training Sessions.
-Scientific Material (PPT / PDF).
-Software Packages.
-Training Geophysical Data.
-References.

Important Notice:
Only All Participants of first half of July 2023 will be saved
in our database in order to get free access to any future
geophysical mineral exploration training Program
conducted at later Periods.
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TRAINING PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

Actual
Training 15 weeks
Weeks
Weekdays 2 Training Days Per Week.
Duration JULY 2023- October 2023
Session
3 Training Hrs. per day
Duration
TOTAL
90 Training Hours.
HOURS
TRAINING FEES
Fees
Item
Days Student
Company
Engineer Student /Ministry
Chapter
Group
Electrical
4 70 $ 50$
module
Gravity
3 70 $ 50 $
module
Magnetic
3 70 $ 50 $
module
Based on
EM+GPR Based on offer
6 100 $ 70 $ offer
modules
Seismic
3 70 $ 50 $
module
Total
250 $ 220 $
Training 30
Package
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For More Information or to enroll in the training program, you can

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+20 121 198 6658

+20 100 792 4526

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