Geostatistical Association of Southern Africa

The Geostatistical Association of Southern Africa in conjunction with The School of Mining Engineering – University of the Witwatersrand is pleased to announce a 5 day short course on Modern Sampling Theory and Methods presented by Dr D.François-Bongarçon from 3 – 7 October 2011 at the  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

ABOUT THE COURSE

The objective of the course is to reach a modern understanding of the theory of sampling of particulate materials (such as crushed drill core and reverse circulation samples) and the practice, scope, limitations and appropriate applications of sampling.

The theory and practice of sampling of mineral particulate material have been the focus of continuous attention on part of the mining industry for more than a century. This is due to its paramount importance at all the stages of a mining project, from exploration to production.   Widely acclaimed and admirable works by Pierre Gy (from 1968 to 1982) have paradoxically met with limited success in low-grade types of mineralization, due to difficulties in the proper implementation of its variance prediction formula.  These difficulties have been addressed by the course instructor who has developed simple and effective tools for the practical implementation of Gy’s theory.

The course is accompanied with practical application exercises, and series of practical recommendations on equipment and methods, as well as practical implementation of techniques for the numerical control of sampling procedures.

The registration form can be downloaded here:  Modern Sampling Theory & Methods Registration

The Geostatistical Association of Southern Africa in conjunction with the University of Alberta is pleased to present Dr. Clayton Deutsch’s Citation Course in Applied Geostatistics.  This will be presented in South Africa as two-week sessions

Citation Program in Applied Geostatistics

Dr. Clayton V. Deutsch

Part I: July 25 to August 5 2011

Part II: 10-21 October 2011

GASA would like to take this opportunity to inform all members that the Applied Geostatistics Citation programme will be run in collaboration with the University of Alberta (Edmonton, Canada). Dr Clayton V. Deutsch will be presenting the citation programme in Johannesburg over two x 2 week sessions. The first session will run from July 25 to 5 August 2011 and the second session will run from 10th to 21st October 2011. Information about the citation programme as presented at the University of Alberta can be found at http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/ccg/

A full course synopsis and registration form can be downloaded here:  2011 Applied Geostatistics Citation Course Notice

Contact Ernest Mapukula (lem@minred.com) for further information

For the first time in their history SAGA, GSSA and GASA will hold a combined conference in collaboration with ILP and Inkaba yeAfrica to present an Integrated Earth Science event in South Africa.

This is a unique opportunity designed to enable you to interact with your colleagues from the different earth science associations, exchange ideas and develop friendships, regarded as one of the most important features of GeoSynthesis 2011.

The conference takes place alongside an exciting exhibition, where exhibitors showcase a wide range of products and services to over 500 dynamic and influential delegates expected to attend.

For more information visit the GeoSynthesis web site: www.geosynthesis.org.za

Click to download PDF: Geo Synthesis 2011- Call For Papers

Geovariances will be conducting the following courses in Johannesburg during May 2010:

• Multivariate Non-linear Resource Evaluation (17^th to 19^th May)
• Isatis Optimum (24^th to 28^th May)

More information may be obtained on their website www.geovariances.com.