b'Branch newsASEG newsThese are a good source of geoscientificnew way of looking at the subsurface information that includes the use ofThe last sentence of Cams abstract geophysics enticed much of the audience may be replacing seismic altogether?!, Cam Phillip Wynneoutlined how Bridgeport is working actpresident@aseg.org.au with a small start-up company based in Singapore; Atomionics, to conduct a New South Wales gravimeter survey over some permits in the Cooper-Eromanga Basin in the latter There was a change to our usual routinehalf of this year Recent developments in for July, we had a joint meeting withtechnology have permitted advances in the Sydney Minerals Discussion Groupcold atom interferometry where sensors (SMEDG) where Steve Collins (Arctanare now 1000 times more sensitive than Geophysics) presented a talk entitled Aprior gravimeters At a fraction of the completely different geophysical waycost compared to seismics, the quantum to explore for sulphides Heterodynegravimeter method is environmentally method - latest progress and fieldfriendly, is conducted with light vehicles, results. For a good summary, go throughand there will be continuous samplingSteph presenting a token of thanks to Cam Fink.the abstract that Steve providedits anCams talk was very interesting and enjoyable read But here is also a briefgenerated much discussion that wascan be found at the NSW Branch website. overview; the heterodyne method is howcontinued at the bar, stay tuned forAll are welcome.semiconductors are detected and can beparttwo!used to distinguish between sulphidesStephanie Kovach and graphite This project follows up onBoth Fender Geophysics and Bridgeportnswpresident@aseg.org.auwork completed by Bob White almostEnergy sponsored the entirety of the 50 years ago, and was largely supportedJuly and August meetings (respectively),Queenslandand funded by Fender Geophysics Theif you are interested in sponsoring a method was tested at Argent MineralsBranch meeting, please contact the NSWRecently the Queensland Branch had Kemfield deposit and it looked likecommittee. a few technical talk cancellations, so in an induced polarisation survey wastheir place we held events with a more measuring a different physical propertyAn invitation to attend NSW Branchsocial slant. Our Zoeppritz social night A few field trips and workarounds later,meetings is extended to all interstatewas held on 22 July, together with Steve was tentatively optimistic ofand international visitors who happenBrisbane Brews in collaboration with the method whereby it responded toto be in town at the time. Most talks arethe AIG. The cold and wintery night (by sulphides but could not differentiatelivestreamed on zoom and uploadedBrisbane standards) didnt keep people black shales The talk was very engagingto ASEGs YouTube page later, so youaway, and we visited several spots in the and thoroughly enjoyed by both thealso have the option to join us online.Valley for drinks and conversation.SMEDG and ASEG cohort Meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of each month from 17:30On 18 August we were proud to join other In August Cameron Fink from Bridgeportat Club York. News, meetings notices,societies, including the AIG, PESA and SEG, Energy presented Quantum gravity; aaddresses and relevant contact detailsin sponsoring a students and industry Q&A Panel Night: Machine learning, carbon capture & future energies.We welcomed 40 people, with a diverse mix of students, early, mid and later career attendees and four panellists. The four panellists were Russ Eley of Rio Tinto Exploration, Kane Maxwell of Matrix Geoscience, Candice Bell of KPMG and Jess Godfrey from Origin.Discussion focussed on how geophysicists and geologists in the oil, gas and minerals exploration industries can drive the transition to a lower carbon economy. Data science and analytics played a large part in the discussions, including what skills are required of future industry professionals. The Queensland ASEG would like to thank all the panellists for their input to a successful and thought-provoking night.As usual, the Queensland committee are Steve Collins presenting to the SMEDG and ASEG audience in NSW. working hard to get some technical talks OCTOBER 2022 PREVIEW 8'