Advanced Professional Certificate in Mining Geology and Exploration

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Advanced Professional Certificate in Mining Geology and Exploration

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Mining Geology
Overview of geology and mining
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Mineral deposits and formation processes
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Geological mapping and surveying
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Week 2-3: Mineral Deposits and Exploration
Types of mineral deposits (epithermal, porphyry, sedimentary, etc.)
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Exploration methods (geochemistry, geophysics, remote sensing)
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Case studies of successful exploration projects
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Week 4-5: Resource Estimation and Reserve Calculation
Resource estimation methods (block modeling, geostatistics)
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Reserve calculation and classification
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Ore body modeling and mine planning
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Week 6-7: Structural Geology and Tectonics
Structural geology and rock mechanics
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Tectonic settings and mineralization
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Fault analysis and interpretation
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Week 8: Geochemistry and Geophysics in Exploration
Geochemical sampling and analysis
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Geophysical surveys (ground and airborne)
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Data interpretation and integration
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Week 9: Remote Sensing and GIS in Exploration
Satellite and aerial imagery
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GIS mapping and analysis
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Data integration and interpretation
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Week 10: Exploration and Mining Law and Regulations
Legal and regulatory frameworks
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Permitting and licensing
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Environmental and social impact assessment
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Week 11: Case Studies and Project Work
Real-world case studies
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Group project work
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Presentations and feedback
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Week 12: Final Project and Assessment
Individual project work
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Final report and presentation
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Assessment and feedback
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