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1 SOCIETY OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGISTS, INC Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO USA Tel: Fax: Student Chapter Annual Report Form This form is used to report on Student Chapter activities over the previous year. The report provides a useful medium to document the status and progress of individual chapters. Annual Reports are used to evaluate applications for SEG support and to keep information up-to-date on the SEG website. Please provide a summary of chapter activities in a concise form as suggested below. Description of programs may be supported by a limited number of photographs and figures in a format appropriate for publishing on our website. Submission Deadline: September 30th Submit to: studentprograms@segweb.org Month/Year Reported: From (mm/yyyy) 09/2015 To (mm/yyyy) 09/2016 Chapter Name: University of Utah Chapter Mailing Address: Department of Geology and Geophysics; 115 South 1460 East, Rm. 383; SLC UT Chapter N/A Chapter Website: Chapter Facebook: Chapter Executive Committee (in office during the time frame captured on this report) (type Vacant if position not filled): President: Otgonbayar Ochirbat oodoo_mongol@yahoo.com Name Vice President: Hannah K. Stinson hstinson1993@gmail.com Name Secretary: Scott J. Hill techsource@msn.com Name Treasurer: vacant Name Chapter Academic Sponsor (SEG Fellow membership in good standing): Dr. Erich Petersen eupetersen@gmail.com Name Phone 115 South1460 East. Rm 383, Salt Lake City, UT Address Fax Chapter Industry Sponsor (SEG Fellow membership in good standing and not affiliated with the student chapter s institution): David Hedderly-Smith hedderly@msn.com Name Phone 7533 Pinebrook Road, Park City, UT Address Fax Sponsoring Institution or Company (name): D A Hedderly-Smith & Associates Attach: 1. a list of names of all Student Chapter members (please indicate by * if SEG Student Member). 2. complete Student Chapter Membership Information form with the current Executive Committee listed on page 1. On a separate page(s) provide a summary of student chapter annual activities: 1. Regular meetings, lectures 2. Field trips (dates, area visited, field trip leaders, number of participants, sponsors, benefits for students). Note: this is not the place for a detailed field trip report that is required from a chapter who has received funding from the Stewart R. Wallace Fund. 3. If your chapter received funding from the Stewart R. Wallace Fund, please submit a separate actual 4. Organization of conferences, workshops, short courses (theme, number of participants, benefits for students) 5. Participation in conferences, workshops, short courses (theme, number of participants from the chapter, benefits for students) 6. Fund-raising programs 7. Other programs accounting of how chapter funds were spent/used. 8. Future plans Aug2015VS

2 The Society of Economic Geologists Student Chapter at the University of Utah Annual Report FY Chapter Information

3 Established: 1996 Address: Department of Geology and Geophysics The University of Utah 115 South 1460 East, Rm 383 Salt Lake City, UT USA Phone: +1 (801) Fax: +1 (801) Chapter E- mail: N/A Chapter Website: seg/cmes- SEGhome.html Academic Advisor: Professor Erich U. Petersen Industry Advisor: David A. Hedderly- Smith Industry Advisor: Geoff H. Ballantyne Chapter Officers of President: Otgonbayer Ochirbat Vice President: Hannah Stinson Secretary: Scott Hill Chapter Officers of President: Doug Weyher Vice President: Hannah Stinson Secretary: Casey Duncan Treasurer: Pending Chapter Members (*member, ** = recent graduate) Doug Weyher* Mary Barlow** Hannah Stinson* Peijiu Jiang** Casey Duncan* David Weatley Otgonbayer Ochirbat* Tyler Hueth Scott Hill* Sunny Rosenthal** James Nickel* Bradley Munk Bryce Williamson Hayden Smith Casey Elliot Jeremiah Patterson

4 The Society of Economic Geologists Student Chapter at the University of Utah would like to thank following organizations for their continued support for empowering the future generation of economic geologists through their sponsorships and collaborations with SEG student chapters worldwide:

2015-2016 Activities The following are the activities, lectures, and fieldtrips that the Society of Economic Geologists student chapter at the University of Utah has organized, co- organized or

5 Activities The following are the activities, lectures, and fieldtrips that the Society of Economic Geologists student chapter at the University of Utah has organized, co- organized or hosted. The key events of the year were hosting of SEG Research Symposium in association with the SEG chapter from the University of Orleans, France, University of Freiberg, Germany, and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Germany, Iron Springs field trip to Southern Utah, and individual member participation in various fieldtrips and conventions. 1. Open House The SEG Chapter co- organized Geology and Geophysics Student Club open house to promote student involvement in professional societies and clubs in early September, Co- organizing student clubs are local chapters of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), and Student Advisory Committee (SAC). Open House at College of Mines and Earth Science, the University of Utah,

to the Porphyry Copper Deposits, May 4 th, 2016 Topic 3: Geology and History of Carlin Type Deposits, May 5 th, 2016 Dr. John R.

6 2. Guest Lectures* Dr. David Hedderly- Smith, founder, Chulitna mining company Topic: Golden Zone mineralization in Alaska Feb 23, 2016 Dr. Erich U. Petersen,Professor and SEG chapter advisor, the University of Utah Topic 1: Iron Mineralization and Iron Springs District, Utah, April 5 th, 2016 Topic 2: Bingham Canyon Mine Introduction to the Porphyry Copper Deposits, May 4 th, 2016 Topic 3: Geology and History of Carlin Type Deposits, May 5 th, 2016 Dr. John R. Bowman, Professor, the University of Utah Topic: Contact Metamorphism and Metamorphic zoning at Alta Stock, May 6 th, 2016 Dr. David A. Dinter, Professor, the University of Utah Topic: Geologic History of the Western United States and Basin and Range tectonics and Wasatch Fault, May 6 th, 2016

7 *Guest speakers participating in the SEG Symposium are listed under SEG Symposium section. 3. SEG Research Symposium The University of Utah SEG student chapter sponsored and hosted a SEG Research Symposium at the School of Mines and Earth Science at the University of Utah on May 5 th, 2016 in association of the University of Orlean s SEG Student Chapter, France. The symposium provided the opportunity for knowledge exchange between students, faculty and professionals from the US and France. SEG Research Symposium Sponsored by the SEG Student Chapters of University of Utah 1, U.S.A and Orléans University, France 2 1 Departments of Geology and Geophysics; 2 Institut des Sciences de la Terre d'orléans Thursday, May 5, 2016 Talks (Short, GSA style) 2 Sylvain Delchini (PhD Student): "Applicability of the Raman Spectroscopy of Carbonaceous Materials (RSCM) geothermometry approach in a complex tectono- metamorphic context with a mining potential: the Jebilet massif case study (Variscan Belt,

8 Morocco)." 2 Vincent Roche (PhD Student): "Structural, lithological and geodynamic controls on geothermal activity in the Main Menderes geothermal Province (Western Anatolia, Turkey) 2 Dr. Johann Tuduri (French Geological Survey, BRGM): "Metallogeny in NW Africa: the Anti- Atlas case (Morocco)". " 1,3 Clay Jones (PhD Student): The Geysers geothermal field, California: hydrothermal alteration in an active contact metamorphic environment. 1 Scott Hill (MS Student): Humic- acid and bacterial control of mineralization at a tabular sandstone uranium deposit Sahara Mine. 3 Dr. Joseph Moore (EGI) The mineralogy of Karaha- Telaga Bodas geothermal field. 1 Liehi Hu, Advances in LA- ICP- MS Ph.D student: the University of Utah 1,5 Mike Jorgensen (PhD Student): Three- dimensional geoelectrical structure of the lithosphere and asthenosphere beneath Southern Alberta, Canada 1,5 Wei Lin (PhD Student): Analysis of mineral rocks using the induced polarization method 3,1 Dr. John Porter: Geology and core review of the Bingham Porphyry Copper Deposit. Posters: 2 Vincent Roche: "Current state of geothermal anomalies in Turkey: implication for geodynamic evolution of the hellenic subduction zone" 2 Sylvain Delchini: "Contribution of the RSCM geothermometry to understanding the thermal history of the Hajjar deposit (Guemassa massif, Morocco)." 2 Julie Michault: "Rare metal granites within the western Europe variscan belt: preliminary results on Argemela Sn- Li- Nb- Ta granite (Central Portugal)" 2 Eloïse Bessierre: "Strain localization within a syn- tectonic pluton in a back- arc extensional context: the Naxos granodiorite (Cyclades, Greece)" 1 Carl Beno (PhD Student): Oxygen Isotope Zonation and Trace Element Activators of Cathodoluminescence in Forsterite from the Alta, Utah Contact Aureole 1 Peixiu Jiang (B.S. Student): Trace Element content of hydrothermal Pyrite, Bingham and Tintic Districts.

(M.S. Student): Diagenetic Patterns of the Cretaceous Baseline Sandstone, Southern Nevada:

ISTO, 3 EGI, 4 Barrick, 5 CEMI 4. Field Trips 4a.

examine 50 years of innovation in mining, metallurgy, smelting, exploration and

9 1 Ochirbat Otgonbayar (B.S. Student): Diverse styles of hydrothermal alteration in the Tintic District 1 Casey Duncan (M.S. Student): Diagenetic Patterns of the Cretaceous Baseline Sandstone, Southern Nevada: Implications for Controls on Iron- Oxide Cementation and Coloration 1 University of Utah, 2 ISTO, 3 EGI, 4 Barrick, 5 CEMI 4. Field Trips 4a. Kennecott, Utah, USA, October 3, 2015 Full- day field trip to Kennecott operations to examine 50 years of innovation in mining, metallurgy, smelting, exploration and environmental stewardship lead by Dr. Louis Connonellos, 50 year veteran Kennecott engineer and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mining Engineering, UofU. About 50 SME, SEG and other UofU students participated.

Another theme of the field trip was Marcagunt Gravity Slide in South Western Utah. Field trip was led by Dr. Peter Rowley (Geologic Mapping, Inc.) and Dr. Erich U Petersen. 4.

10 4b. Iron Springs District field trip, Utah, USA, April 8-9, 2016 Two- day field trip was focused on iron mineralization and iron mining. Participants explored the iron occurrences at Twin Peaks (IOCG) and the iron mines and mineralization (IOCG) areas west of Cedar City, southern Utah, USA. Another theme of the field trip was Marcagunt Gravity Slide in South Western Utah. Field trip was led by Dr. Peter Rowley (Geologic Mapping, Inc.) and Dr. Erich U Petersen. 4.c Tintic Mining District, Utah, May 4 th A day- long field trip focused on hydrothermal alteration and ore mineralogy in Tintic Mining District, Utah, the USA. See Orléans University SEG Chapter Report. Leaders Dr. Erich U. Petersen (UofU) and Dr. Johann Tuduri (French Geological Survey, BRGM). Leaders 10 student Participants

4d. Nevada Gold Giants 2016 Geologic Society of Nevada, Elko, Nevada, USA, May 7-8, 2015 Two representatives from University of Utah

The main theme of the trip was the genesis of the Carlin- type Au deposits, their exploration and exploitation.

Mines visited: The trip was Carlin (Newmont) Genesis (Newmont) Lentern (Newmont) Gold Field (Newmont) Historic Carlin Pit, Nevada, May 8

11 4d. Nevada Gold Giants 2016 Geologic Society of Nevada, Elko, Nevada, USA, May 7-8, 2015 Two representatives from University of Utah chapter participated Nevada Gold Giants field trip organized by the Geologic Society of Nevada. The main theme of the trip was the genesis of the Carlin- type Au deposits, their exploration and exploitation. sponsored by Newmont mining company. Mines visited: The trip was Carlin (Newmont) Genesis (Newmont) Lentern (Newmont) Gold Field (Newmont) Historic Carlin Pit, Nevada, May 8 th, 2016 Participating organizations: The Society of Economic Geologists student chapter of the University of Orleans, France The Society of Economic Geologists student chapter of the University of Nevada, Reno The Society of Economic Geologists student chapter of the University of Utah, Salt Lake Newmont Mining Company

4e. Ruby Mountains Metamorphic Core Complex, Nevada, USA May 9, 2016 A day long field trip was organized to the Lamoille Canyon of Ruby Mountains, Nevada in association with the SEG chapter from

12 4e. Ruby Mountains Metamorphic Core Complex, Nevada, USA May 9, 2016 A day long field trip was organized to the Lamoille Canyon of Ruby Mountains, Nevada in association with the SEG chapter from University of Orleans, France. The Ruby mountains is the classical showcase of the metamorphic core complex in North America. Lamoille Canyon exposes an ideal cross section of the detachment and core rocks. The field trip was lead by Dr. Michael Ressel, geologist at the Nevada Bureau of Mines, and Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. 4f. Textures and alteration of volcanic rocks, Eureka, Utah, USA, September 1, 2016 This one- day field trip with the Technische Universitat Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany focused on the textures and alteration of volcanic rocks. Leaders: Dr. Erich Petersen (UofU), Dr. F. Christoph Breitkreuz (Technische Universitat Bergakasemie Freiberg), and Dr. Bodo- Carlo Ehling (Landesamt fur Geologie und Bergwesen Sachsen- Anhalt). 24 students. Breitkreuz in foreground and Ehling in background.

4g. Structure and hydrothermal alteration in volcano- plutonic rocks, Eureka, Utah, USA, September 16,

GSA, focused on the textures and alteration of volcanic rocks. Leaders: Drs. Erich U.

Individual member participation One member participated SEG- James Cook University North Island New

13 4g. Structure and hydrothermal alteration in volcano- plutonic rocks, Eureka, Utah, USA, September 16, 2016 This one- day field trip with the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany, co- sponsored by GSA, focused on the textures and alteration of volcanic rocks. Leaders: Drs. Erich U. Petersen (UofU), Dr. Anke Friedrich (LMU) and Dr. Sara. 10 students. Individual member participation One member participated SEG- James Cook University North Island New Zealand trip, Nov 10-20, One member participated PDAC Toronto 2016 Investors Exchange, March 6-10, 2016 New Zealand White Island Martha Gold Mine, (Asiana Gold)

5. Recent Student Research Presentations Peixiu, J. and Petersen, E.U., 2016, Trace element content of hydrothermal pyrite Bingham and Tintic Districts, Utah.

14 5. Recent Student Research Presentations Peixiu, J. and Petersen, E.U., 2016, Trace element content of hydrothermal pyrite Bingham and Tintic Districts, Utah. Poster Annual Departmental Research Symposium April 27, 2016 Peixiu, J. and Petersen, E.U. 2016, Hydrothermal alteration in the Burriston Canyon Road and Bluff- Independence areas, Tintic District, Utah, Undergraduate Research Project report, 35 p. 6. Future Plans v General Activities: monthly meetings to include student presentations, internship experiences, guest speakers, field trip planning, collaborations with other student chapters: SME, AAPG, AEG, SAC. Continue to extend our collaboration with other SEG student chapters to host chapter field trips in the western USA. v Field Trips: Day field trip to Gold Hill District, leader Scott Hill. Field trips to Tintic District Erich Petersen, FLSchmidt Metallurgy Laboratories with Dr. Edgar Blanco. v Speakers: Proposed speakers: Dr. David Hedderly- Smith (Industry Advisor), Dr. William Tafuri (Exploration), Dr. Abani R. Samal (Mineral evaluation statistics), Dr. John Porter (Barrick)

SOCIETY OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGISTS, INC Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO USA Tel: Fax:

SOCIETY OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGISTS, INC. 7811 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127-3732 USA Tel: +1.720.981.7882 Fax: +1.720.981.7874 : studentprograms@segweb.org Student Chapter Annual Report Form This form