Presenter: Mark Drabble – Executive Consultant

This 1-day course teaches key geology and resource estimation concepts, how a company progresses a project from early-stage exploration through to a mining reserve, plus the classification and reporting of mineral resources on the stock exchange.

This course has been designed for non-geologists working in, associated with or investing in the mining industry, including:

• Mining Industry Professionals:
  Engineers, project managers, and other professionals involved in the mining industry but without a geology background.
• Investors and Financial Analysts:
  Individuals or entities investing in mining projects who need to understand geological reports and resource estimations.
• Regulatory and Compliance Personnel:
  Those involved in regulatory or compliance roles within the mining sector who need to understand the classification and reporting of mineral resources.
• Consultants and Advisors:
  Professionals providing consultancy or advisory services to mining companies or investors.
• Technical and Support Staff:
  Individuals working in technical or support roles within the mining sector who require a foundational understanding of geology and resource estimation.

Attendees will gain:

• An introduction to the main rock types (igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary)
• An understanding of the structure of the earth
• An introduction to key deposit types, including iron ore, gold, nickel, base metals and bauxite
• An overview of the formation of coal, oil and gas deposits
• An introduction to common drilling and sample methods, and associated risks
• An overview of resource estimation focusing on metalliferous (yielding metal) deposits
• An understanding of public reporting using the relevant reporting codes such as JORC, SAMREC, NI 43-101
• An overview of reading and interpreting reports, as well as key geology and mining terms
• Learn how to interpret geological data
• Interpret mineral resource and exploration results in stock exchange company announcements

Open-Book Post-Course Assessment Exam

As part of your course package, you have the option to take an open-book post-training course assessment exam at no additional cost. This is a valuable opportunity for you to reinforce your learning and demonstrate your understanding of the course material, and for you to add to your professional portfolio.
Key Points:
Open-Book Exam: You can use your course materials during the exam to assist you.
No Extra Cost: The exam is included in the price you have already paid for the course.
Graded Certificate: Upon successful completion, you will receive a graded Certificate of Assessment, showcasing your achievement.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to earn your Certificate of Assessment, which can be a great addition to your professional portfolio.

Duration (in days)

1

Price in AU Dollars.

In-house /Online or Onsite training is a cost-effective way of getting your whole team trained.

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