Porphyry Mapping Course: Highland Valley Calc Alkalic and Copper Mountain Alkalic Deposits 

Join MDRU for a 6-day field trip short course on June 3 to 8, 2024

DIVERSE PORPHYRY SYSTEMS This six-day field trip focuses on the diverse porphyry systems in the prolific Late Triassic Quesnel Terrane (Quesnellia) of southern British Columbia. It introduces participants to various types of porphyry deposits, styles of mineralization and alteration through field exercises and background lectures. In particular, participants evaluate alteration types associated with both alkalic Cu-Au and calc alkalic Cu-Mo porphyry systems. Evening lectures provide insight and context for the porphyry deposits, as well as an excellent opportunity for discussion and socializing.  

ABOUT THE REGION The course takes place at Highland Valley Copper near Kamloops and Copper Mountain district, near the town of Princeton.  These deposits include examples of calc alkalic Cu-Mo and alkalic Cu-Au porphyry deposits, respectively, which represent an important part of British Columbia’s mineral endowment.  Participants also learn about the regional geology to provide context for the Late Triassic arc environment, whence the deposits formed.  The region is well-exposed; open pits, roadcuts, and surrounding outcrops provide a fantastic natural laboratory.   CLICK FOR ROUTE MAP

PRACTICAL MAPPING TECHNIQUES Course exercises provide an introduction to the practical techniques for porphyry deposit mapping, including their alteration, lithology, mineralization and associated structures. The exercises emphasize field techniques and methodologies, as well as alteration characterization as it applies to porphyry exploration. Participants are exposed to the Anaconda Mapping Method for bench mapping exercises, and core-logging. Drill core data also provides opportunity to examine application of lithogeochemical and SWIR data for mapping and exploration.   

Participants in this course will be a mix of industry and MDRU graduate students and researchers. All participants should be comfortable in open pits and on uneven terrain, and have appropriate boots and clothing. 

LOCATION

Kamloops and Princeton, British Columbia, Canada
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COURSE LEADERS

Farhad Bouzari (MDRU), John Ryan (Teck), and Michelle Campbell (Hudbay Minerals Inc.). 

TRANSPORTATION

Mini Van ground transportation departs Vancouver June 3th and returns to Vancouver June 8th. Daily transportation to all field sites near Kamloops and Princeton is provided. 

ACCOMMODATION and FOOD

Five nights of shared hotel accommodation (double) provided in Kamloops and Princeton. Picnic-style lunches will be provided daily. 

PRICES

The following pricing includes the course, course materials, accommodation, transportation from and to Vancouver, on-site transportation and daily picnic-style lunch. GST applies. Registrants will receive an invoice via email with a link for online payment.

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PAYMENT AND REFUND NOTES
To ensure registration for any short course, it is mandatory to make the full payment in advance. Please note that given the logistics of field trip advanced bookings, refunds cannot be granted. Full refunds will be provided only if the minimum enrollment requirement is not met.