crc leme symposium

Mineral exploration through the cover: how far have we come?

Wednesday 25 June 2008

Geoscience Australia, Cnr Jerrabomberra Ave & Hindmarsh Drive, Symonston, Cbra

Convenor: MS LISA WORRALL
Program Leader: Regolith Geoscience. CRC LEME, GA - lisa.worrall@ga.gov.au

One of the Centre's key objectives is the development of an effective means of exploring through cover. This day long symposium is an opportunity for geoscientists to acquaint themselves with the outcomes of LEME research.

Presentations commence at 8.30am, and event concludes at 5.15pm with drinks. Attendance is free, but registration is necessary as space is limited.

PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION FORM - pdf to download

RELEASE OF THE QUEENSLAND REGOLITH MAP AND ATLAS

• Opening Address - David Garnett
• Geochemical mapping through cover: selected results and lessons from pilot projects - Patrice de Caritat
• Exploring through and within the regolith in the Thomson Orogen, northern NSW - Steve Hill
• Exploring through the cover in the Yilgarn Craton WA - Ravi Anand
• Advances in hydrogeochemical prospecting - Ryan Noble
• Advances in bio geochemical prospecting - Steve Hill
• Exploring through the cover in the Tanami Desert Region, northern Australia - Lisa Worrall
• Advances in regolith geochronology - Brad Pillans
• Exploring through the cover in the Curnamona Province SA - Adrian Fabris
• Exploring through the cover in the Central Gawler Craton, SA - John Keeling
• Understanding and exploring with the regolith in the Cobar region - Ken McQueen
• Advances in understanding the role of microfauna in mobilising and concentrating metals within the regolith - Frank Reith
• Ramifications of research carried out in CRC LEME's environmental stream for mineral explorers - Ken lawrie

Pre-releases of:
- Explorers Guides to the Thomson, Tanami, Curnamona and Central Gawler
- Guide to Describing and Sampling Regolith Materials
- Phyto-Exploration Guide
- Revised edition of the Handbook of Regolith Dating Methods

Enquiries: Sallly Moon (02) 6249 9336( sally.moon@ga.gov.au)