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Course Overview

Mining geology is essential for identifying, evaluating, and developing mineral resources. Effective exploration requires a combination of field geology, laboratory analysis, and technological innovation. This course covers the complete exploration cycle, from prospecting and geological surveys to resource estimation and feasibility assessment.

Delivered by EuroQuest International Training, the ten-day program blends geoscience fundamentals with applied techniques. It highlights the integration of mapping, geophysics, and geochemistry with modern digital tools, while also addressing governance, ESG considerations, and sustainability in mineral exploration.

Course Benefits

• Master geological mapping and mineral identification techniques

• Apply geophysical and geochemical survey methods in exploration

• Strengthen skills in mineral resource modeling and estimation

• Align exploration practices with environmental and sustainability frameworks

• Anticipate future trends in mining geology and resource development

Why Attend

Mineral resources drive industrial and economic growth, yet discovery and extraction demand scientific precision and responsible practices. By attending this course, participants will gain exploration and mining geology expertise that ensures effective resource identification while meeting global sustainability expectations.

Training Methodology

• Structured geoscientific and applied sessions

• Case-based illustrations of exploration projects

• Scenario-driven exploration of mineral discovery challenges

• Conceptual frameworks and geoscience models

• Strategic discussions on governance and sustainability

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of mining geology and mineral systems

• Apply geological mapping, sampling, and field techniques

• Conduct geochemical and geophysical surveys for exploration targets

• Interpret exploration data to build resource models

• Assess mineral resource potential using international classification systems

• Evaluate environmental and social implications of exploration projects

• Integrate digital tools, GIS, and remote sensing into mineral exploration

• Apply foresight to anticipate global mineral demand and critical resources

• Strengthen governance, compliance, and ESG integration in exploration

• Design exploration programs aligned with sustainable development goals

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Mining Geology and Exploration

• Scope and role of mining geology

• Exploration cycle and resource development stages

• Mineral systems and deposit types

• Governance and ethics in mineral exploration

• Global resource perspectives

Unit 2: Geological Mapping and Field Techniques

• Structural geology in mineral exploration

• Stratigraphic and lithological mapping

• Sampling techniques for mineralized zones

• Field data recording and analysis

• Role of mapping in prospect identification

Unit 3: Mineral Identification and Petrography

• Properties and classification of minerals

• Microscopic and petrographic analysis

• Ore mineralogy and alteration studies

• Indicator minerals for exploration

• Laboratory techniques for mineral identification

Unit 4: Geochemical Exploration Methods

• Soil, stream sediment, and rock sampling

• Geochemical anomaly identification

• Laboratory analysis of geochemical data

• Linking geochemistry with geological mapping

• Case studies in geochemical exploration

Unit 5: Geophysical Exploration Methods

• Gravity, magnetic, and electrical surveys

• Electromagnetic and resistivity methods

• Seismic applications in mineral exploration

• Airborne and ground-based survey techniques

• Integrating geophysics with geological interpretation

Unit 6: Remote Sensing and GIS in Exploration

• Satellite imagery and hyperspectral applications

• Digital mapping tools and GIS integration

• 3D geological modeling for exploration

• Remote sensing for mineral target identification

• Innovations in digital geoscience

Unit 7: Mineral Resource Estimation and Classification

• Principles of resource estimation

• Sampling density and statistical approaches

• Geostatistics and block modeling

• International classification codes (JORC, NI 43-101, UNFC)

• Aligning estimation with feasibility studies

Unit 8: Drilling Techniques and Core Analysis

• Drilling methods for mineral exploration

• Core logging and analysis

• Sample handling and quality assurance

• Linking drill results to resource models

• Case perspectives on drilling programs

Unit 9: Mining Geology in Operations

• Role of geologists in active mines

• Grade control and ore body delineation

• Mine planning and geological input

• Monitoring ore extraction and reconciliation

• Linking exploration to production efficiency

Unit 10: Environmental and Social Dimensions

• Environmental risks in mineral exploration

• Mine closure and land rehabilitation principles

• ESG integration in mining geology

• Community engagement in exploration projects

• Global standards in responsible exploration

Unit 11: Risk and Uncertainty in Exploration

• Sources of geological uncertainty

• Scenario and sensitivity analysis

• Exploration project risk frameworks

• Economic and geopolitical influences on exploration

• Risk mitigation strategies in mineral discovery

Unit 12: Future Horizons in Mining Geology

• Critical minerals and energy transition demands

• Digital transformation in exploration

• AI and machine learning in geoscience data interpretation

• Future megatrends in global resource exploration

• Course synthesis and strategic foresight

Target Audience

• Geologists and exploration geoscientists

• Mining engineers and project managers

• Resource estimation and modeling specialists

• Environmental and sustainability professionals

• Policy makers and regulators in mining sectors

Target Competencies

• Geological mapping and mineral identification

• Geophysical and geochemical survey techniques

• Resource estimation and classification knowledge

• ESG integration in mining projects

• Digital geoscience and GIS applications

• Risk analysis in exploration projects

• Strategic foresight in mining geology

Join the Mining Geology and Mineral Exploration Techniques Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to gain the geoscientific, technical, and strategic skills needed to drive responsible mineral discovery and sustainable resource development.