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VIC - Joint annual PESA - ASEG - SPE Autumn Social Event

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
1730
2030

Please join us for a riverside evening at The Common Man at South Wharf to fraternise with our fellow zany geoscientists and for drinks and nibbles to say goodbye to summer and day-light savings. This event is for members only so please ensure you renew your membership for 2021 before registering.

Date: Wednesday 30th March 2022

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost: $10 (members)

Please note, correct cash payment on the night will be required upon entry.

Bookings close: 6pm Tuesday 29th March 2022

Please use the link below to secure your booking:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aseg-pesa-spe-autumn-social-tickets-297999383177

VIC tech night: Loop – an interoperable, integrative, probabilistic 3D geological modelling platform.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
1800
2000

ASEG Victoria 2022 Technical Meeting Series

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aseg-vic-technical-meeting-night-tickets-282327708777

Title: Loop – an interoperable, integrative, probabilistic 3D geological modelling platform.

Presenter:  Dr. Laurent Ailleres

Date: Tuesday 15th March from 6pm

Location: The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Place, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Abstract:

With the current need for critical metals (including Cu), the ability to be predictive undercover and to improve mining of known resources, requires the ability to better predict sub-surface geology at multiple scales. Geologically consistent mine models should equate to better resource models and consequently a more economical way of producing the required resources for a greener future with increased recovery rates and reduced number of resources required and waste produced.

We present the current state of the Loop project, an open-source interoperable, integrative, probabilistic 3D geological modelling platform. We have implemented the use of all structural geological data (e.g., fault kinematics, fold axial surfaces, fold axes, deformational overprinting relationship) in the modelling process. We have automated the building of 3D geological models from geological survey served geological data including automatic geological map topological analysis and geological history building. As a proof of concept, users can now draw a polygon on a map and generate 3D models in just a few minutes using the map2loop and LoopStructural libraries (github.com/Loop3D). We are integrating geophysical constraints and modelling as early as possible in the modelling workflow. Model uncertainty is characterised and an integral part of the modelling process.

The main outcome of the development of the structural modelling method (LoopStructural) is the definition of structural frames which allow the definition of a curvilinear and conformable to layering, rectangular coordinate system throughout the models. We present the concept for LoopResources, the property modelling library for the Loop platform. Using this deformed cartesian coordinate system, we propose to adapt geostatistical and interpolation methods to curvilinear coordinate systems using classical approaches of UVW transformations. This will ensure that lithological anisotropies are enforced during resource estimation and property modelling.

Loop is a OneGeology initiative, initiated by Geoscience Australia and funded by Australian Territory, State and Federal Geological Surveys, the ARC and the MinEx CRC with the participation of BHP, Anglo American and GSWA. The project is led by Monash University and involves research groups from the University of Western Australia, the RING consortium at the Universite de Lorraine, Nancy, France and RWTH Aachen in Germany. In-kind research is also provided by Natural Resources Canada (Geological Survey of Canada), Geoscience Australia and the British Geological Survey. Other partners include AuScope and the USGS

Bio:

Initially trained as a structural geologist, Laurent was awarded his PhD in 1996, in structural geology, having worked in the French Alps and from an office only meters away from the development of the Gocad 3D modelling package. Since 1996, he has been a research fellow at Monash University. He introduced Gocad to the Australian mining industry, academia and many governmental organisations. Laurent is interested in the evolution of tectonic processes through time and their effect on multi-scale mineralisation processes. He specialises in structural geology and geophysics as well as multi-scale 3D geological modelling applied to tectonics and minerals exploration. He teaches field mapping at undergraduate level in poly-deformed metamorphic terranes and advanced structural mapping and structural geophysics at postgraduate level. His geological experience spans multiple scales across Africa, Europe, Australia and the Americas. He leads the Loop initiative to develop the next generation of 3D geological and geophysical modelling tools and champions structurally-ruled probabilistic geological modelling. Laurent is also managing director of PGN Geoscience Pty Ltd, a small consulting company providing services to the minerals exploration and mining industries, from global scale project generation, to litho-structural interpretations of geophysical data, to smaller-scale structural analysis of mineralisation controls at the deposit scale.

Note: Light refreshments will be served during the evening.

2022 ASEG AGM

Thursday, April 7, 2022
1730 AEST
2000 AEST

The 2022 AGM of the Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG) will be held on Thursday, 7 April 2022

 

Join Zoom Meeting at: 17:30 AEST, 18:00 ACST & 15:30 AWST.

Face to Face:  XXXX Brewery, Level 1, Cnr Black &, Paten Street, Milton QLD 4064, 5pm arrival for 5.30pm start

In order to participate in the Zoom AGM 2022, please register no later Friday, 1 April 2022. 

Onlinehttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtde-gpzsuE9Zyv6QoglSQ5TQqbyAVmnmI

In personhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aseg-agm-and-talk-role-of-the-oil-and-gas-industry-towards-net-zero-tickets-304470859537

The business of the Annual General Meeting will be:

  • To confirm the minutes of the last preceding general meeting.
  • To receive from the Federal Executive reports on the activities of the Society during the last preceding financial year.
  • To receive and consider the financial accounts and audit reports that are required to be submitted to Members pursuant to the Constitution and to law.
  • To report the ballot results for the election of the new office holders for the Federal Executive.
  • To consider and if agreed approve changes and adopt the ASEG Constitution.
  • To confirm the appointment of financial auditors for 2022.

The AGM will commence with a scientific presentation from Dr. Taku Ide, Head of Carbon at Cleanaway Waste.

Title: The Role of the oil and gas industry towards a net zero future

Reducing, and ultimately reaching net-zero CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are critical to solving the climate challenge. 

Science shows that if we do not achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, many of the climate events we are witnessing – severe weather events, rising sea levels, ocean acidification and rising temperatures – will continue and likely accelerate, and negatively impact many of the world's key infrastructure, farming practices, and ecosystems that support the modern day economy. Worst impacts will tend to fall on those least responsible for the problem (IPCC 2018) who may not have the means to adapt to the changing world. These implications are motivating companies to reduce their emissions and position their portfolio of goods and services to a 1.5C aligned world. 

There are exciting roles that geophysicists can play in this transition, ranging from developing cost-effective methods to monitor efficacy of carbon capture and storage (CCS), identifying ideal sites for underground hydrogen (H2) storage, reducing uncertainties around rate of sea level rising, and studying other planetary bodies for habitability. 

The talk will share latest findings from climate science that are driving the shift towards decarbonisation, and explore emerging areas where geophysics expertise are critical.

Bio: Dr. Taku Ide holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, and a Masters and Ph.D in Petroleum Engineering, all from Stanford University. Upon graduating, he founded and ran a consulting firm specialised in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and associated risks for global firms, states, and Native American Tribes in the United States. He currently serves as the Head of Carbon at Cleanaway Waste Management to develop its carbon management strategy. 

 

Invitation for candidates for the Federal Executive  

Members of the Federal Executive serve in an honorary capacity. They are all volunteers and ASEG Members are encouraged to consider volunteering for a position on the Executive or on one of its committees. Current members are listed in Preview; please contact one of them if you wish to know more about volunteering for your Society. Self- nominations are encouraged.  

Thank you for your continued support.

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Vic Tech Night: The Land that Time Forgot: The Victorian Eastern Goldfields

Thursday, November 25, 2021
1800
2000

ASEG Victoria is super delighted to announce the return of in-person branch events with an upcoming technical meeting night! You are invited to join us for a special presentation by Ian Nielsen (Chief geologist, First AU and Director of PGN Geoscience) on Thursday November 25th from 6pm at The Kelvin Club. This will be the last technical meeting night of the year for Victoria branch so come along and get busy sharing lockdown dramas with your peers over a drink or two.

 

The Land that Time Forgot: The Victorian Eastern Goldfields

Emerging geological models for evolution of the Eastern Australian continental margin involving accretionary orogenesis of the Southern Tasmanides has transformed Victoria gold and base metals prospectivity. Recognition of the same prospective Ordovician terrane that hosts significant central goldfields deposits at Bendigo and Fosterville in Eastern Victoria was proposed by various researchers over the past decade in which the formation of an orocline was established to constrain the relative rotation of the terrane about the Selwyn Block, now situated in Gippsland. A ground package was pulled together in 2017 with high-graded areas pegged during 2018 and 2019 by Victorian Goldfields Pty Ltd. The portfolio comprises several hundred historic high-grade gold workings amongst a myriad of complex litho-structural settings that includes several unique porphyry copper-molybdenum projects – further demonstration of the significant upside potential of the area.

 

The flagship Haunted Stream Project (EL006816) contains over one-hundred historic gold workings across an 8.5km strike length. Historic mining head grades were considerably high (>10-50g/t Au) matched with strong production rates for the late 19th century. The majority of hard-rock gold mining ceased prior to the first world war due to a number of contributing factors. Numerous gold mines were worked to depths of ~300ft, however difficulties encountered due to the ingress of water, metallurgical reconciliation and foul air, all of which were unable to be adequately addressed in the late 1890’s, drove miners out leaving an entire district poorly explored and opened at depth.

 

First Au Ltd acquired an 80% interest in Victorian Goldfields Pty Ltd in mid-2020 and has since spawned a new wave of exploration currently being undertaken within the district, including detailed litho-structural mapping and rock-chipping that has revealed a complex structural and mineralisation history. In-situ rock chip sampling from underground workings have returned grades in excess of 125g/t Au, underscoring the high-fertility potential of the region. A maiden drill campaign at Snowstorm earlier in 2021 produced very encouraging results with a best intersection of 3.1m @ 11.6g/t Au from 53m including 0.8m @ 33g/t Au from 54m. A follow-up drill program is currently being undertaken. First Au expects to also test a number of its copper-gold porphyry prospects in eastern Victorian during Q1 2022.

 

Speaker biography

Ian Neilson (BSc MSc R.P. Geo MSEG MAIG MGSA) is a structural geologist with significant global exploration and mining experience in orogenic gold, porphyry copper and base-metal deposits. He has spent the past 19-years as a consultant for Jigsaw Geoscience, Model Earth and PGN Geoscience working on numerous projects for clients that include Newmont, First Quantum Minerals, BHP, Newcrest Mining, Placer Dome, KCGM and many others. Ian’s 3D mapping and target generation resulted in the Discovery and subsequent development of the Hidden Secret UG Gold Mine in Kalgoorlie in 2016. More recently, his structural geological work and drill targeting has contributed significant value to several major Victorian gold explorers. Ian is currently a director of PGN Geoscience and Victorian Goldfields Pty Ltd. In 2020, Ian was appointed Chief Geologist of First Au Limited (ASX: FAU).

 

Note: The Kelvin Club operates under a strict COVID safe plan to help ensure the safety for all its employees and patrons. In-line with the directions issued by Victoria's Chief Health Officer, all visitors to the club must check-in using the QR code provided at the entrance before personally verifying their vaccination status with the attending manager on the evening. If you do not comply with this requirement, you may be denied entry to the club.

 

Light refreshments will be served during the evening.

 

Please register your interest in attending this event by using the following link:

 

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aseg-victoria-technical-meeting-night-tickets-206980673767

Sixth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG)

Thursday, October 28, 2021
1130 GMT
1600 GMT

ASEG is pleased to announce its collaboration with SEG for the highly anticipated Sixth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG) that will be held from 25 - 28 Oct 2021 Virtual | Cape town South Africa.  This provides us the opportunity to provide all ASEG Members to ATTEND virtually with an interactive an immersive experience and the ability to connect with like-minded individuals from across the globe.

 

ASEG members receive a discounted price of $250 USD by contacting Suba Jaganathan on sjaganathan@seg.org.

ICEG 2021 will concentrate on global innovation, creativity, advances, and new approaches in the field of engineering/environmental geophysics and related fields. In addition to the core engineering/environmental and geotechnical focuses of this coming event, special sessions in related applications of archaeology, energy and forensic geophysics will be included. 

 

To view the entire technical programme, please visit our website where you can download it.

Sixth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG)

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
1130 GMT
1600 GMT

ASEG is pleased to announce its collaboration with SEG for the highly anticipated Sixth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG) that will be held from 25 - 28 Oct 2021 Virtual | Cape town South Africa.  This provides us the opportunity to provide all ASEG Members to ATTEND virtually with an interactive an immersive experience and the ability to connect with like-minded individuals from across the globe.

 

ASEG members receive a discounted price of $250 USD by contacting Suba Jaganathan on sjaganathan@seg.org.

ICEG 2021 will concentrate on global innovation, creativity, advances, and new approaches in the field of engineering/environmental geophysics and related fields. In addition to the core engineering/environmental and geotechnical focuses of this coming event, special sessions in related applications of archaeology, energy and forensic geophysics will be included. 

 

To view the entire technical programme, please visit our website where you can download it.

Sixth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG)

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
1130 GMT
1600 GMT

ASEG is pleased to announce its collaboration with SEG for the highly anticipated Sixth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG) that will be held from 25 - 28 Oct 2021 Virtual | Cape town South Africa.  This provides us the opportunity to provide all ASEG Members to ATTEND virtually with an interactive an immersive experience and the ability to connect with like-minded individuals from across the globe.

 

ASEG members receive a discounted price of $250 USD by contacting Suba Jaganathan on sjaganathan@seg.org.

ICEG 2021 will concentrate on global innovation, creativity, advances, and new approaches in the field of engineering/environmental geophysics and related fields. In addition to the core engineering/environmental and geotechnical focuses of this coming event, special sessions in related applications of archaeology, energy and forensic geophysics will be included. 

 

To view the entire technical programme, please visit our website where you can download it.

 

Sixth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG)

Monday, October 25, 2021
1130 GMT
1600 GMT

ASEG is pleased to announce its collaboration with SEG for the highly anticipated Sixth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG) that will be held from 25 - 28 Oct 2021 Virtual | Cape town South Africa.  This provides us the opportunity to provide all ASEG Members to ATTEND virtually with an interactive an immersive experience and the ability to connect with like-minded individuals from across the globe.

 

ASEG members receive a discounted price of $250 USD by contacting Suba Jaganathan on sjaganathan@seg.org.

ICEG 2021 will concentrate on global innovation, creativity, advances, and new approaches in the field of engineering/environmental geophysics and related fields. In addition to the core engineering/environmental and geotechnical focuses of this coming event, special sessions in related applications of archaeology, energy and forensic geophysics will be included. 

 

To view the entire technical programme, please visit our website where you can download it.

 

SEG workshop: Geophysics in Geothermal Energy – Today and Tomorrow

Thursday, October 14, 2021
1400
1900

Geophysics in Geothermal Energy – Today and Tomorrow

12–14 October 2021 | Virtual Workshop

 

ASEG is pleased to announce its collaboration with SEG for the highly anticipated Geophysics in Geothermal Energy – Today and Tomorrow workshop is up on our website. Be a part of this highly-anticipated virtual event that will be taking place from 12–14 October. This provides us the opportunity to provide all ASEG Members to ATTEND virtually with an interactive an immersive experience and the ability to connect with like-minded individuals from across the globe.

 

ASEG members receive a special discounted price of $US320. In order to benefit from the above rates, they should contact Suba Jaganathan on sjaganathan@seg.org.

 

Our technical committee has created a special workshop that branches out into specific topics that run parallel to each other, thus attendees can curate and choose the session they would like to view. A recording will also be available within 24 hours for attendees to re-watch any session they have missed, thus providing an enriching and wholesome experience throughout the workshop. We encourage anyone involved in geoscience or geothermal resource exploration to join in on this informative conversation: seismic processers, petrophysicists, rock physicists, geologists, geophysicists, geomechanicists and reservoir engineers.

 

To view the entire technical programme, please visit our website where you can download it, or watch the video for what you can look forward to during the workshop:

REGISTER NOW

SEG workshop: Geophysics in Geothermal Energy – Today and Tomorrow

Wednesday, October 13, 2021
1400
1900

Geophysics in Geothermal Energy – Today and Tomorrow

12–14 October 2021 | Virtual Workshop

 

ASEG is pleased to announce its collaboration with SEG for the highly anticipated Geophysics in Geothermal Energy – Today and Tomorrow workshop is up on our website. Be a part of this highly-anticipated virtual event that will be taking place from 12–14 October. This provides us the opportunity to provide all ASEG Members to ATTEND virtually with an interactive an immersive experience and the ability to connect with like-minded individuals from across the globe.

 

ASEG members receive a special discounted price of $US320. In order to benefit from the above rates, they should contact Suba Jaganathan on sjaganathan@seg.org.

 

Our technical committee has created a special workshop that branches out into specific topics that run parallel to each other, thus attendees can curate and choose the session they would like to view. A recording will also be available within 24 hours for attendees to re-watch any session they have missed, thus providing an enriching and wholesome experience throughout the workshop. We encourage anyone involved in geoscience or geothermal resource exploration to join in on this informative conversation: seismic processers, petrophysicists, rock physicists, geologists, geophysicists, geomechanicists and reservoir engineers.

 

To view the entire technical programme, please visit our website where you can download it, or watch the video for what you can look forward to during the workshop:

REGISTER NOW

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