Description
The workshop introduces and offers hands-on experience with Capture Codes, detailed in the January 2022 SEG Discovery feature article titled "Capture Codes for Better Geology." This distinctive coding system is purposefully crafted to eliminate subjectivity and enhance consistency in core logging and geologic mapping. Participants will become acquainted with these innovative codes, engaging in practical exercises with various rock types.
It is widely acknowledged in industry that many geologists struggle to correctly and consistently classify lithostratigraphic rock units. As a result, this introduces major challenges in the production of coherent, detailed geologic maps, and drill hole sections. This subsequently degrades the quality and reliability of ore reserve calculations that rely upon this critical geologic data.
The workshop introduces and teaches the use of Capture Codes; a computer-friendly shorthand for capturing objective, detailed geologic observations. Their use is designed to improve the correct and consistent classification of rock units, even for the most junior geologists. Capture Codes do not produce standardized rock codes; rather they record the geologic observations upon which correct classification must be made. By doing so, they provide the means to introduce the concept of lithologic QAQC. Use of the Capture Codes not only improves consistency in rock classification, but their use also simultaneously enhances the geologists' field skills.
Lunch will be provided, and all attendees will receive certificates of participation.
About the Presenter
Dean K. Williams
GeoMentor Consulting
Dean a 30-year Fellow of the SEG, earned his B.Sc. in Geology from Oregon State University in 1979. His 35-year career was predominately field-centric greenfield to early project stage exploration for precious and base metals. He has worked with both start-up companies and major mining houses on four continents. His speciality is the construction of original, district-scale geologic maps for low-, intermediate-, and high-sulfidation epithermal systems hosted in complex volcanic/sedimentary terrains. He is also experienced with orogenic Au deposits in Archean greenstone belts. At the SEG 2010 Conference, he presented the foundational geologic paper on the world-class Navidad Ag-Pb-Cu-Zn District in Argentina. In the January 2022 issue of the SEG Discovery newsletter, he authored the featured article titled "Capture Codes for Better Geology."
Registration
Early Deadline: July 22, 2024
Regular Deadline: September 12, 2024
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Early |
Regular |
| SEG Professional Member |
US$395 |
US$495 |
| SEG Student and Recent Graduate Members |
US$95 |
US$145 |
| Non-member |
US$595 |
US$695 |
| All prices are in United States dollars (USD). SEG reserves the right to cancel this event should minimum attendance numbers not be met by July 22, 2024. All registrants will be given a full refund should SEG cancel the workshop. Cancellation policy, event photography, dietary restrictions, and more are detailed in the SEG Conference terms and conditions. |
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