Exploration Geochemistry
- GEOL 5806
- December 2028
Course Description
This 10-day (plus optional 1-day introduction to ioGAS) in-person or online course addresses the principles and methods of geochemical exploration, including planning, sampling, geochemical analysis, data handling and interpretation. It includes case histories of stratiform PGE deposits in layered intrusions, magmatic Fe-Ni-Cu-(PGE) sulfide deposits in ultramafic lavas, porphyry Cu deposits, volcanic-associated Cu-Zn-(Pb) deposits, Archean lode gold deposits, sedimentary-exhalative Pb-Zn-Cu deposits, and diamond exploration.
- Location: On campus at Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada and online.
Topic Outline
What to expect:
Students will review case histories and their applications to magmatic, magmatic-hydrothermal, and hydrothermal mineral deposits and work on laboratory exercises relevant to mineral exploration. The geochemical software ioGAS will be used throughout the course.
This course will provide an excellent professional development opportunity for industry professionals to upskill or refresh their knowledge. Graduate students will gain essential training and tools used in mineral exploration.
The course will consist of lectures, laboratory exercises, and problem sets. Grading will be based entirely on laboratory exercises and problem sets.
Industry Participant Pricing & Registration
Not for course or degree credit.
All costs are in CAD + 13% HST:
- In-Person Full Course: $3,600
- In-Person Per Day: $420
- Online Full Course: $2,700
- Online Per Day: $310
- MERC Member Discount: 20% before HST.
- Accommodation and meals are not provided.
Contact Roxane Mehes at rmehes@laurentian.ca for registration and logistics.
Contact Dr. Stefanie Brueckner at sbruekner@laurentian.ca for additional course/content information or concerns.
University Student Pricing & Registration
- This is a Fall Term course.
- Registration for university-enrolled students taking the course for credit will open in Summer 2026.
- Laurentian University students should register via the LU Portal.
- Students from other universities wishing to take the course through OVGS should contact Ms. Roxane Mehes at rmehes@laurentian.ca for registration, logistics, and accommodation information.