34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

WORKSHOP 8
DATE Sunday 5th August 2012
TITLE CONTOURITES and THEIR SIGNIFICANCE: OCEANOGRAPHIC PROCESSES and
SEDIMENTARY PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED with DEEP - WATER CIRCULATION
LOCATION CONGRESS VENUE
ORGANISERS UNIVERSIDAD DE VIGO SPAIN
PRESENTERS Professor Dorrik Stow ( Heriot -Watt University Edinburgh)
Dr Javier Hernandez – Molina (University of Vigo, Spain
Professor Dr David Van Rooij ( Ghent University Belgium)
SUMMARY This is intended as a state-of-the-art theoretical and practical short course on the
oceanographic processes and sedimentary products associated with deep-water
circulation. The course will be presented by three of the forefront contourite
researchers in the world and includes: (1) an introduction and explanation of the
nature of bottom currents and contourites in the context of deep-water sedimentary
systems; (2) discussion the recognition of contourite facies and drifts in sediment
core/outcrop and in seismic profiles; and (3) consideration of the paleoceanographic
significance and economic importance of contourite systems. It will be brief (8 h)
but intense, with both theoretical (4 h) and practical (4 h) components based on
geophysical and sediment/core data.
CONTACT Dr F JAVIER HERNANDEZ - MOLINA
EMAIL fjhernan@uvigo.es
TOTAL FEE
Including GST Delegates $400 Students $250 (Including GST) (No catering included)
WORKSHOP 9
DATE Sunday 5th August 2012
TITLE THE PRACTICAL GEOLOGY OF THE SOLWARA 1 SEAFLOOR MASSIVE SULPHIDE
DEPOSIT, PNG
LOCATION CONGRESS VENUE
ORGANISERS NAUTILUS MINERALS
PRESENTERS Dr Peter Crowhurst and others to be advised.
SUMMARY Introduction and Background –history of Solwara 1 discovery and drilling programs.
This workshop will deal with the drilling techniques and challenges involved and the
drill core handling procedures, logging procedures; QA/QC and data presentation.
Detailed description of the lithological classification/ logging units. Hands on core
observation; type examples for each unit with instruction from several geologists from
the exploration team. Solwara 1 cross sections derived from the logging. 3D model
and discuss genesis of the formation of the deposit. Resource estimation/modelling
and possibly mine plan.
CONTACT SANDRA LEE GRAHAM
EMAIL slg@nautilusminerals.com
TOTAL FEE
Including GST $1650 (Includes Catering and GST)
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