PRACTICAL AND EFFECTIVE INTEGRATION OF CADASTRAL, GEOSCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHICAL DATA IN GIS SYSTEMS FOR EXPLORATION AND MINING PROJECTS The International Mining for Development Centre (IM4DC) is pleased to present a new course which focuses on the integration of cadastral, geoscience and satellite data for exploration and mining activities in West Africa. The course will be presented by a diverse group of practising and academic scientists who are experienced in exploration in this region. GIS systems are now widely available on desktop and laptop PC s throughout West Africa. A vast amount of Mineral Exploration data, Geological, Geochemical, Geophysical data continues to be collected every day by companies and governments. Australian companies will be spending in excess of $100m in Burkina Faso alone in the next 12 months, and planned and committed exploration and mining development in Africa by Australian Companies is of the order of $50 billion. The data which results from this activity needs to be integrated with reports, databases, road, track, and a plethora of other land use data. Cadastral information is becoming available digitally. Numerous satellite systems are gathering information about the earth s surface. Modern day GIS software allows the potential of this data to be realised in the form of better exploration decision, better management of permitting information. Efficient and effective use of GIS systems is a fundamental step in achieving positive outcomes for both companies and governments in the successful development of the region s mineral resources. The course is primarily targeted at government participants but a limited number of places will be available to industry personnel. The course will be run in Burkina Faso from May 31 to July 7. It will be taught in standalone, week-long modules, and industry participants can select different modules or attend the entire course. Between 30 and 50% of the course will include hands on practical exercises on West African data sets, be they Cadastral, Geological, Geophysical or Geochemical. The Geoscience modules will all include a 1-2 day field component, which will involve the collection of data and input into a GIS system. The course will be taught in English and using the ESRI GIS system. A 2 day refresher course in English will be held prior to the course, and 2 translators will be in attendance for the entire course. Some presenters will be fluent in French as well. A temporary ArcGIS license may be provided depending on demand. The course will be hosted by Teng Tuuma Geoservices in Ouagadougou.
PRESENTERS Dr Vaclav Metalka works at the Centre for Exploration Targeting at The University of Western Australia. He originally studied geochemistry, but later focused on the use of GIS, remote sensing and geophysical data in geosciences. He has previously worked as a GIS and remote sensing specialist for the Czech Geological Survey on diverse projects around the world. He is a member of the WAXI team and has experience with acquiring and processing GIS and remote sensing data from West Africa. Dr Mark Jessell is a structural geologist and Research Director at the Institute de Recherche pour le Développement in Toulouse, France. Mark received his BSc in Geology from Leicester University in 1980, an MSc in Structural geology and Rock Mechanics from Imperial College, London in 1981 and a PhD from SUNY Albany, New York in 1986. He moved to Monash University in 1987 as a Postdoctoral Fellow and took up a position there as a Lecturer in 1990. In 2005 he was appointed a Research Director at the Institute de Recherche pour le Développement, charged with the development of research and training programs in Africa, where he leads the West African Exploration Initiative, an AMIRA program involving 40 research and industry partners. Peter Williams has considerable experience in exploration, mining, exploration geophysics and geophysical technology development and deployment, throughout the world in a multiple commodities. He worked for Western Mining Corporation, Australia, as Chief Geophysicist and Manager of Geoscience Technology. Since then he has been on the forefront of exploration and co-founded several companies (e.g. Independence Group, Ampella Mining) that were directly responsible for major discoveries and project generation/ identification (e.g. Gryphon Minerals, Papillon), also in West Africa. As well as working in industry he also holds adjunct positions at the Western Australian School of Mines, Curtin University, and lectures at ENAG (Ecole nationale des geosciences) in France. Dr Morou Francois Ouedraogo is a local expert on Birimian geology and metallogeny with great experience in gold and base metal exploration. He worked as geologist in the Bureau of Mines and Geology of Burkina Faso and UNDP Project and also as lecturer at the University of Ouagadougou before serving as chief geologist and then VP exploration for a number of exploration companies, some of which were co-founded by him. He is currently Managing Director of Teng Tuuma Geoservices. Dr Lenka Baratoux is a postdoctoral research fellow at Institute de Recherche pour le Dévéloppement (IRD) in Toulouse. She is a field geologist with a specialization in structural geology and petrology. She is particularly interested in geodynamics of Precambrian terrains and timing of the gold and base metal mineralization within the global tectonic scenario. Since 2006, she has been working in West Africa (Burkina Faso, Ghana, Niger) in the framework of the WAXI project. Mr Reginal Deibre is a private consultant in Ouagadougou in the area of Image Processing, Image analysis and Geographic Information Systems. He also teaches at the University of Ouagadougou. He has worked extensively on land use, hydrology and mineral exploration projects throughout West Africa. Dr Marian (Swanny) Skwarnecki is a Senior Consultant - Geology and Geochemistry, and has over 30 year s experience as a mineral exploration geologist and geochemist, having worked in industry (e.g., Western Mining) and research organisations (CRC LEME). He graduated in 1976 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Geology from the University of Leeds (UK) and his postgraduate studies include an MSc in Geochemistry from Leeds in 1981 and a PhD at The University of Western Australia on Archaean gold mineralisation at Leonora completed in 1991. He is a Senior Consultant - Geology and Geochemistry for Coffey Mining in Perth, Western Australia. Mr Tibo Yanogo is the Chief Geophysicist of TTG Geoservices, and the former Chief Geophysicist of BUUMIGEB in Burkina Faso. He was educated in Russia, and has extensive experience in the practical implementation and interpretation of ground Geophysical surveys throughout Burkina Faso and West Africa. 2
COURSE OUTLINE WEEK 1 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Course presenter - Dr V Metelka (Assists Regis D, U of Ouaga) Creating maps and visualising your statistics or data on them Acquiring and improving map window skills Understand and using the layering system, i.e. superimposing several maps or data layers on top of each other at once Bringing your statistical and data files into map format (.xls,.txt,.dbf, etc) Selecting particular records from your spreadsheet Map projections and datums Getting your data onto a map through X, Y coordinates Perform tabular and geographical statistical and data queries on your spreadsheet table Create ranged and thematic maps and geographical statistics using excel or database tables Use the layout window to print map for presentations HotLinks automatically launching files, e.g. word documents or Excel spreadsheets from geographical points or objects on the map Use Arc GIS's labelling features to annotate your map automatically Setting up boundary areas to perform buffering operations for targeting WEEK 2 Advanced GIS Operability Course presenter - Dr V Metelka (Assists Regis D, U of Ouaga) Thematic maps Advanced thematic mapping HotLinks automatically launching files, e.g. word documents or Excel spreadsheets from objects on the map Introduction to SQL select for querying your data Creating and editing objects on your map Automatically updating columns within your table of data Registering raster images Redistricting, i.e. automatically assigning areas, e.g. permits, geological units) themes Arc GIS tools for advanced functionality Managing tables seamlessly Translation between map projections and datums Making your own symbols Disperse Points Adding custom features to ArcMap Discussion on freeware GIS WEEK 3 GIS Systems and Cadastral, Geological, Geochemical and Geophysics Data Sets and Technics of Data Integration and Interpretation Course presenter Dr V Metelka (Assists Regis D, U of Ouaga, PKW) Cadastral systems, common descriptors Importing cadastral data Interrogating cadastral and reporting Integrating cadastral and land use information Geological interpretive mapping techniques using satellite and airborne photographic data Geological interpretive mapping using airborne geophysical techniques 3
Regolith mapping techniques and inference to geochemical survey design and sampling Advanced data display and analysis techniques (includes spatial analyst, 3D analyst digital elevation models, interpolation from points to grids in Arc etc, creating contour maps, raster analysis) WEEK 4 GIS Systems and Geophysical Data Integration, Interpretation and Regional Targeting Course Presenter - Mr P K Williams (Assists from MJ, VM, MFO, TY, Regis D) Introduction Airborne Magnetic data interpretation Airborne Radiometric data interpretation Airborne Electromagnetic data interpretation Satellite Imaging data interpretation Ground Induced Polarisation (IP) interpretation Geological interpretation of Geophysical data Participants will be encouraged to bring their own data sets to work on. There will be one class data set as well. WEEK 5 - Understanding the Regolith (what it is; regolith-landform mapping) and regolith exploration geochemistry (element mobility in regolith, sampling) Course Presenter Dr M Skwarnecki (Assists from VM, MFO, PKW, U of Ouaga) Understanding the Regolith Introduction to regolith The geological elements of the regolith, mineralogical and geochemical variations Weathering processes and the formation of the regolith Solution geochemistry of weathering, physical weathering In situ regolith profiles Physically transported regolith Landscape evolution and regolith - landform mapping The first part of the course will be immediately followed by a field trip which will examine local regolith profiles for different landscapes in Burkina Faso. Regolith Exploration Geochemistry Element mobility in regolith Geochemical exploration methods and regolith Sampling strategies Understanding gossans Interfacing geochemistry, regolith, satellite and geophysical data sets 4
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS Because of the need to ensure numbers do not exceed a maximum that would affect the training outcomes, the total number of participants will be restricted to a maximum of 25 in total during each module. The trainees will be asked to complete a short questionnaire detailing their computer skills and field experience to help us to target the materials and training activities. REGISTRATION FEES The registration fee is US$2,000.00 per attendee per module week, including training materials. This includes the following costs: ITEMS Lunchtime meals Training materials This does not include: ITEMS Evening meals Accomodation, although we can assist in the organisation of accommodation if needed Flights to and from Ouagadougou We can organise accommodation for attendees, so for those attendees who would like us to help with accommodation in Ouagadougou, please contact sinaregermaine@yahoo.fr so that we can discuss your needs. 5
REGISTRATION FORM Practical and Effective Integration of Cadastral, Geoscience and Geographical Data in GIS Systems for Exploration and Mining Projects Company: Address: Phone: Administrative email contact: Attendee s Name 1: Attendee s Name 2: Attendee s Name 3: Attendee s Name 4: Total Registration Fees ($2,000 per person per weekly module): Email: sinaregermaine@yahoo.fr On confirmation of your places, we will ask you to transfer the registration fee to a bank account to be announced. 6