Plenary Session: The Leading Edge
Major Advances in Exploration Geochemistry, 1998-2007
Cohen, D.R., School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Kelley, D.L., Zinifex Ltd, Golden, CO, USA; Anand, R., Cooperative Research Centre for Landscape Environments and Mineral Exploration, CSIRO Exploration and Mining, Perth, WA, Australia; Coker, W.B., BHP Billiton World Exploration Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Airborne Geophysics - Evolution and Revolution
Thomson, S., Fugro NV, Leidschendam, The Netherlands; Fountain, D., Fugro Airborne Surveys, Ottawa, ON, Canada; Watts, T., Xstrata Nickel, Toronto, ON, Canada
Ground and Borehole Geophysics - A Decade of Improvements
McMonnies, B., Kennecott Canada Exploration Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada; Gerrie, V., DGI Geoscience Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada
Geology Works: The Use of Regional Geological Maps in Exploration
Hall, G., Omaroo Pty Ltd., Perth,WA, Australia; Wall, V., Taylor Wall & Associates, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Geophysical Inversion for Mineral Exploration - A Decade of Progress in Theory and Practice
Oldenburg, D.W. , Geophysical Inversion Facility, Univeristy of British Colombia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Pratt, D.A., Encom Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Geoscience Information Management and Access: A Key Enabler for Exploration Success
Broome, J., Head ESS GeoInformatics, Earth Sciences Sector, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada; Cox, S., CSIRO Exploration & Mining, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Remote Sensing and InfraRed Reflectance Spectroscopy - A Decade Perspective 1997-2007
Agar, B. , Australian Geological and Remote Sensing Services, Lesmurdie, WA, Australia; Coulter, D., Overhill Imaging, Golden, CO, USA
Advances in Regional-Scale Geochemical Methods
The Interpretation of Regional Geochemical Survey Data
Grunsky, E.C., Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Mantle-derived Indicator Mineral Compositions as Applied to Diamond Exploration
Cookenboo, H.O., Watts, Griffis, and McOuat Consulting Geologists and Engineers, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Grϋ?tter, H.S., BHPBilliton, World Exploration Inc, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Groundwaters in Geochemical Exploration: Methods, Applications and Future Directions
Leybourne, M.I., GNS Science, Lower Hutt, New Zealand; Cameron, E.M., Eion Cameron Geochemical Inc., Carp, ON, Canada
An Overview of the Use of Petrochemistry in Regional Exploration for Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide (VMS) Deposits
Piercey, S.J., Mineral Exploration Research Centre, Department of Earth Sciences, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
Advances in Prospect-Scale Geochemical Methods
New Perspectives on Biogeochemical Exploration
Dunn, C.E., Consulting Geochemist, Sidney, BC, Canada
Major Advances in Soil Geochemical Exploration Methods for Areas of Thick Glacial Drift Cover
Hamilton, S.M., Ontario Geological Survey, Sudbury, ON, Canada
Ligand Based Soil Extraction Geochemistry
Mann, A.W., MMI Technology, Bentley ,WA, Australia
Field Portable X-Ray Fluoresence Geochemical Analysis -Its Contribution to Onsite Real-time Project Evaluation
Glanzman, R.K., Glanzman Geochemical LLC, Lakewood, CO, USA; Closs, L.G., Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, USA
Frontiers in Geochemistry
Developments in Analytical Technology
Caughlin, B.L., ALS Chemex, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Crustal History and Metallogenic Fertility: Terrane-scale Assessment with Detrital Zircons
Griffin, W.L., GEMOC National Key Centre, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Macquarie University, Syndey, NSW, Australia; Belousova, E.A., GEMOC National Key Centre, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Macquarie University, Syndey, NSW, Australia; O'Reilly, S.Y., GEMOC National Key Centre, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Macquarie University, Syndey, NSW, Australia
Future Research Directions In Exploration Geochemistry: Is There A Future
Coker, W.B., BHP Billiton World Exploration Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Advances in Airborne Geophysics
Airborne Gravity Gradiometry in the Search for Mineral Deposits
Dransfield, M., BHP Billiton, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
On the origin of Heli-Time Domain EM species
Allard, M., Xstrata Zinc Canada, Laval, QC, Canada
Airborne Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
Coulter, D.W., Overhill Imaging and Cartography LLC, Golden, CO, USA; Hauff, P.L., Spectral International, Inc, Arvada, CO, USA; Kerby, W.L., Spectrum Geo-Soluciones, Santiago, Chile
Developments in Broadband Airborne Electromagnetics in the Past Decade
Macnae, J., School of Applied Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Advances in Ground and Borehole Geophysics
Deep Exploration with EM in Boreholes
Lamontagne, Y., Lamontagne Geophysics Ltd., Kingston, ON, Canada
SQUID Sensors for EM Systems
Le Roux, C., Anglo Technical Division – Geosciences, Anglo American Corporation, Johannesburg, South Africa; Macnae, J., School of Applied Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Distributed Acquisition In Electrical Geophysical Systems
Kingman, J.E.E., Consultant – Terrigena Ltd., Fruita, CO, USA; Donohue, J.G., Quantec Geoscience Ltd., Toronto ON, Canada; Ritchie, T.J., Geophysical Resources & Services Pty. Ltd., Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Innovative EM Exploration in Surface Exploration and Underground Mine Settings
Williams, P.K., Independence Group NL, South Perth, WA, Australia; Kepic, A., Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia; Gibson, L., Lightning Nickel Pty Ltd., Kambalda, WA, Australia; Sheppard, S., Lightning Nickel Pty Ltd., Kambalda, WA, Australia
Advances in Geophysical Inversion and Modeling
Geologically-realistic Inversion of Geophysical Data
Fullagar, P.K., Fullagar Geophysics Pty Ltd, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Pears, G.A., Mira Geoscience Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Mapping Subsurface Alteration using Gravity and Magnetic Inversion Models
Williams, N., MDRU, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Dipple, G., MDRU, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, UBC, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Geological Models, Rock Properties, and the 3D Inversion of Geophysical Data
McGaughey, J., Mira Geoscience Ltd. Montreal, QC, Canada
Developments in Geophysical Inversion in the Last Decade
Paine, J., Scientific Computing and Applications, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Advances in Regional Exploration
The Key Role played by Regional Magnetic Surveys in the Discovery of Mineral Resources
Boyd, D.M., Emeritus Professor of Geophysics, The University of Adelaide, SA, Australia; Isles, D.J., Director, Mineral Deposits Limited, Perth, WA, Australia
The Impact of Government Pre-competitive Geophysical Data to the Exploration Community
Hutchins, D., Geological Survey of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia; Robson, D., Geological Survey of New South Wales, Maitland, NSW, Australia; Wackerle, R., Geological Survey of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia
The Data Mining Approach to Target Generation in Mature Districts
Barnett, C.T., BWMining, Boulder, CO, USA; Williams, P.M., BWMining, Brighton, Susssex, UK
3D Seismic Exploration for Gold, Yilgarn Craton, Australia
Urosevic, M., Dept. of Exploration Geophysics, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA, Australia; Kepic, A., Dept. of Exploration Geophysics, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA, Australia; Stolz, E., Gold Fields, Kambalda West, WA, Australia ; Juhlin, C., Uppsala University, Dept. of Earth Sciences, Sweden
Advances in 3D Visualization and Data Integration
Software Workflows for 3D Quantitative Data Integration
Perron, G., Mira Geoscience Ltd., Montreal, QC, Canada
Discovery from 3D Data Visualization and Quantitative Modelling
Martin, L., Xstrata Copper, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada; Perron, G., Mira Geoscience Ltd, Westmount, QC, Canada; Masson, M., Xstrata Copper, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada
An Integrated 3D Approach to Deep Search Exploration
Gordon, R.L., Geophysicist, Director of Marketing, Quantec Geoscience Ltd., Toronto, ON, Canada
Using 3D Methods in the Management of Risk in Exploration Targeting
Archibald, N., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia; Holden, D., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia; Core, D., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia; Byrne, D., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia; Buckingham, A., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia; McMahon, M., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia; Cameron, G., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia; Garwin, S., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia ; Panizza, N., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia; Wilson, P., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia; Worth, T., Geoinformatics Exploration Inc., Crawley, WA, Australia
Advances in Mine Site Exploration and Ore Delineation
In-mine Exploration and Delineation Using an Integrated Approach
McDowell, G.M., CVRD Inco Limited, Exploration, Copper Cliff, ON, Canada; Stewart, R., CVRD Inco Limited, Exploration, Thompson, MB, Canada; Monteiro, R.N., CVRD Global Technical Services, Mississauga, ON, Canada
The Chelopech Mine: An Exploration Perspective
Hasson, S., Vice President Exploration, Dundee Precious Metals Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada
3D data integration for Exploration and Mine Planning
Pretorius, C.C., CC Pretorius, Vice President, Geophysics: Anglo Technical Division, Anglo Operations Ltd., Marshalltown, South Africa South Africa; Chunnett, G.K., GK Chunnett, Group Exploration Manager: Anglo Platinum, Marshalltown, South Africa; Chalke, T.W.J., TWJ Chalke, Contract Geophysicist: Anglo Technical Division, Anglo Operations Ltd., Marshalltown, South Africa; Gibson, M., M Gibson, Manager Geosciences: Anglo Technical Division, Anglo Operations Ltd., Marshalltown, South Africa
Mine Site Geophysical Applications in the Athabasca Basin
O'Dowd, C., Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Bingham, D., Areva Resources Canada Inc., Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Powell, B., Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Brisbin, D., Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Koch, R., Areva Resources Canada Inc., Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Plenary Session: Ore Deposits and Exploration Technology - Linking Deposit Models and the Technologies to Explore for Them
Advances in Ni-Cu-PGE Sulphide Deposit Models and Implications for Exploration Technologies
Lightfoot, P.C. , CVRD Exploration Canada Inc., Copper Cliff, ON, Canada
Review of the Geophysical Technology for Ni-Cu-PGE deposits
King, A., CVRD Inco, Copper Cliff, ON, Canada
Kimberlite Pipe Models: Significance to Exploration
Kjarsgaard, B.A., Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
50 Years of Kimberlite Geophysics, A Review
Reed, L.E., L.E.Reed Geophysical Consultant Inc.,Rockwood, ON, Canada; Witherly, K.E., Condor Consulting Inc. Lakewood, CO, USA
Models and Exploration methods for Major Gold Deposit Types
Robert, F., Barrick Gold Corporation, Toronto, ON, Canada; Brommecker, R., Barrick Gold Corporation, Toronto, ON, Canada; Bourne, B.T., Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd., Perth, WA, Australia; Dobak, P.J., Barrick Gold Exploration Inc., Elko, NV, USA; McEwan, C. , Compania Minera Barrick Chile Ltda., Providencia, Santiago, Chile; Rowe, R.R., Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd., Perth, WA, Australia; Zhou, X., Barrick Gold Corporation, Toronto, ON, Canada
The VMS Model: Advances and Application to Exploration
Gibson, H.L., Mineral Exploration Research Centre, Department of Earth Sciences, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada; Allen, R.L., Division of Ore Geology and Applied Geophysics, Lulea University of Technology Lulea, Sweden; Riverin, G., Cogitore Resources Inc., Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada; Lane, T.E., Consultant, Toronto, ON, Canada
Advances in Geophysical Technology for VMS Exploration
Boivin, M., MB Geosolutions, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Empirical Models for Canadian Unconformity-associated Uranium Deposits
Jefferson, C.W., Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada; Thomas, D., Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Quirt, D., AREVA Resources Canada Inc., Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Mwenifumbo, C.J., Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada; Brisbin, D., Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Advances in Geophysical Exploration for Uranium Deposits in the Athabasca Basin
Powell, B., Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Wood, G., Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Bzdel, L., Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Advances in Geological Models and Exploration Methods for Copper ± Gold Porphyry Deposits
Holliday, J.R., Newcrest Mining Limited, Exploration Dept, Orange, NSW, Australia; Cooke, D.R., Centre for Excellence in Ore Deposits, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
Recent Advances in BIF-related Iron Ore Models and Exploration Strategies
Hagemann, S., University of Western Australia, CET-Centre for Exploration Targeting, Crawley, WA, Australia; Dalstra, H.I., Rio Tinto Exploration Pty, Ltd, Belmont WA, Australia; Hodkiewicz, P., SRK Consulting, West Perth, WA, Australia; Flis, M., Rio Tinto Iron Ore, Perth, WA, Australia; Thorne, W., University of Western Australia, CET-Centre for Exploration Targeting, Crawley, WA, Australia; McCuaig, C., University of Western Australia, CET-Centre for Exploration Targeting, Crawley, WA, Australia
Exploration Techniques for Rare-Element Pegmatites in the Bird River Greenstone Belt, Southeastern Manitoba
Galeschuk, C., Mustang Minerals Corporation, Toronto, ON, Canada; Vanstone, P., Tantalum Mining Corporation of Canada Limited, Lac du Bonnet, MB, Canada
