Regional V.P. Lecturer Program

The SEG Regional Vice President Lecturer for 2008:

Stuart F. Simmons

Available lectures:

1. The origin, flux, and fate of gold and related trace metals in active hydrothermal systems.
2. Geological attributes of epithermal vein deposits and their relevance to exploration.
3. The outbreak of hot springs, geysers, and hydrothermal eruptions in the aftermath of the 1886 volcanic eruption of Mt Tarawera.

Stuart F. Simmons is a consulting geologist who undertakes contract work in exploration, research and teaching of epithermal ore deposits and geothermal resources. He is formerly Director of the Geothermal Institute at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He has spent the last 25 years studying epithermal ore deposits and their modern-day counterparts in active geothermal systems of the circum Pacific region. The aim has been and continues to be to understand the key genetic processes leading to mineralization and alteration of the enclosing rocks, and to enable efficient exploration of prospects.

Inquiries and/or requests for visits should be addressed to the SEG Traveling Lecturers Committee Secretary:

Christine Horrigan
Society of Economic Geologists, Inc.
7811 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton CO 80127-3732 U.S.A.
phone: +1.720.981.7210
fax: +1.720.981.7874
email: christinehorrigan@segweb.org

List of prior lectures and topics