introduction to exploration geochemistry at the ame bc roundup in vancouver on January 24th & 25th, 2026
This comprehensive 2-day short course is designed for geology students, recent graduates and mineral exploration professionals looking for continuing professional development in exploration geochemistry. Day 1 of the course would also be suitable for database professionals wishing to know more about the collection of geochemical data and the assessment of its quality, as well as for more seasoned geologists wishing to review recent advances in the collection, analysis, QA/QC and management of data. It is based on the highly successful Exploration Geochemistry on-line course offered through the Economic Geology Research Unit (EGRU) at James Cook University, Australia that has been attended by hundreds of participants since 2019.
Saturday January 24, 2026: Geochemical Data: Acquisition, Analysis, Quality and Management
Day 1 of the course covers geochemical sampling strategies, sample preparation and analytical methods, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), and basic data management; an A to Z of designing, implementing and reporting geochemical data in compliance with current public reporting codes.
Sunday January 25, 2026: Exploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS
Day 2 will introduce a structured approach to both univariant and multivariant exploratory data analysis of geochemical data in the best interpretive software available - ioGAS. A key focus of the approach will be the attribution of geochemical data with a variety of metadata for process discovery. No prior use of the software is assumed as this course will provide a solid introduction.
The short course involves PowerPoint presentations to introduce concepts interspersed with short practical exercises to reinforce some of the strategies and methods. Examples will be drawn from publicly available data sources from Canada and Australia. On completion of the 2-day short course participants should be able to design, implement and interpret diverse data sets from geochemical exploration programs while ensuring “fit for purpose” data quality and data management.
Course details and registration information are available at: https://roundup.amebc.ca/event/an-introduction-to-exploration-geochemistry/