Workshops | Diamond Exploration Research Training School
Workshops
Applications of data science and machine learning in the resource industry tomorrow
November 15-16, 2022
MSA Short Course Diamond: Genesis, Mineralogy and Geochemistry
October 26-27, 2022
In conjunction with the release of a comprehensive review on the stae of diamond research and knowledge the MSA ran a short course with presentation by the lead authors of each chapter. The presentation were followed by an interactive Q&A session.
Data Analytics and Machine Learnings for Geologists - GACMAC 2021 Workshop
November 1-2, 2021
DERTS students attended this virtual workshop that provided an introduction to data analytics and machine lerning as applied to exploration and mining. The workshop included practical case study exercises using the free, open-source Biolabs Orange software and CSIRO-developed Data Mosaic tool for multivariate drill hole data. Presenters included: Dr. Shawn Hood (Goldspot Discoveries), McLean Trott (Goldspot Discoveries), Dr. June Hill (CSIRO), Dr. Morgan Williams (CSIRO) and Dr. Jess Stromberg (CSIRO).
Diamonds and their inclusions workshop
Dr. Jeff Harris, University of Glasgow
April 22 - 27, 2021
Dr. Jeff Harris led the DERTS students through a virtual version of his workshop coering all aspects of diamonds and their inclusions. The 3-day workshop covered topics ranging the history of diamonds and diamond exploration to the intricacies of diamond inclusions and their recovery.
Introduction to Micromine Workshop
March 23, 2021
The DERTS students participated in a 1 day introduction to 3-D modelling using micromine software.
Community Engagement Workshop
Dr. Jonathan Fowler, JA Fowler and Associates
February 10-12, 2021
During the 3-day virtual workshop Dr. Fowler introduced the students to effective strategies and protoccols for engaging with Indigenous communities in the context of exploration and mining. The students each received a copy of Dr. Fowlers book: Community Engagement with Canadian Indigenous Peoples to use as a reference in their future careers.
Risk Analysis, Prospect Evaluation and Exploration Economics Workshop
Bryce Kalynchuk - Rose and Associates
May 4, 2020
This one day workshop introduced students to the concept of risk analysis and prospect evaluation by examining several real world case studies.
Kimberlite Indictor Mineral Practical
Cristiana Mircea, SRC
March 12, 2020
Kimberlite Petrology and Core logging Workshop
Dr. Bruce Kjarsgaard, GSC
November 12-15, 2019
Bruce Kjarsgaard from the Geological Survey of Canada returned to teach an updated Kimberlite Petrology and Core Logging Workshop for the DERTS program. The workshop included lectures by Drs. Kjarsgaard and Pearson covering topics ranging from mantle mineralogy to kimberlite volcanology and core logging techniques. In the laboratory the students had a chance to examine numerous samples of mantle xenoliths and kimberlite both in hand samples and in thin sections. The practical portion of the workshop also included exercises on coarse and detailed line scans, heavy mineral scans and core logging.
Indicator Mineral Workshop
Cristiana Mircea, Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
March 14, 2019
The students got hands on experience working with real exploration samples to identify and sort indicator minerals from various size fractions of heavy mineral concentrate.
Kimberlite Core Logging Workshop
Dr. Bruce Kjarsgaard, GSC
May 9 to 15, 2018
The workshop included lectures covering topics ranging from kimberlite volcanology to core logging techniques and integrating core logging datasets. The workshop included lectures covering topics ranging from kimberlite volcanology to core logging techniques and integrating core logging datasets.
Resource Extraction and Northern Societies Workshop
June 1 and 2, 2017, University of Alberta
In collaboration with UAlberta North and TERRE CREATE, the DERTS Students attended the Resource Extraction and Northern Societies workshop in Edmonton in June 2017. Presented by experts in the field, this workshop exposed students to the socio-economic and cultural effects of resource extraction, including presentations by Dr. Angele Alook, a member of the Bigstone Cree Nation.