Target generation in exploration

Context of the Course

Student groups will choose on area of interest based on the metal(s) they choose to target. Areas are predetermined and represent different types of mineral potential areas from Finland. Students will do a literature review of the mineral systems and current models and download the freely available datasets from the Geological Survey of Finland and Geological Survey of Sweden web services. Using GIS softwares (ArcGIS or QGIS) and/or geochemical plotting softwares (e.g. IoGAS), student will intergrate different types of datasets (geophysical, geochemical, geological) in order to select targets within their selected area. At the end of the course, student groups will submit a report with high quality figures and logical interpretations of potential target areas. At the start of the course, introductory lectures are held comprising of target generation on general (intergration of different data types, typical workflow, use of legacy data) and case studies from the industry.

Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, student should have an understanding of initial target generation, commonly used in the greenfield stage by the exploration companies. Student should have a view of typical workflow during target generation and should be able to produce clear and logical report.

Contact
Jukka-Pekka Ranta
jukka-pekka.ranta@oulu.fi

Date

Teachers

  • Dr. Jukka-Pekka Ranta (University of Oulu)
  • Prof. Shenghong Yang (University of Oulu)

Venue

  • Moodle + zoom + independent group work

Target audience

  • MSc students, PhD students, junior exploration geologists