Field Trips & Workshops
Preliminary date for the Wager and Brown Symposium is prior to the ISMUMS, on 28th of June
Details are subject to change due to availability, access approvals and minimum numbers. The intention is to run two pre-conference field trips, two days of within-conference excursions, and one post-conference field trip.
Pre-Conference Field Trips
Layered intrusions of the Youanmi Terrane
Trip leader(s): Tim Ivanic (GSWA)
The Meeline Suite of the Youanmi Terrane of the Yilgarn Craton contains several layered mafic-ultramafic intrusions, with its Windimurra Intrusion rivalling the Bushveld Complex in size. This trip will explore the geology and Fe-Ti-V mineralisation of the giant Windimurra Intrusion and associated platinum-group element prospects. The second half of the trip will visit the Narndee Igneous Complex of the Boodanoo Suite; one of few layered intrusions globally hosting cumulus amphiboles. The trip will end with a visit to the Boogardie Orbicular Granite outcrop.
Est. 6 days, 20 maximum attendees.
Some of the field stops are outlined in the linked field guide
Komatiites of the Eastern Goldfields Superterrane
Trip leader(s): Steve Barnes (CSIRO), William Smith (CSIRO)
Most economic komatiite–hosted nickel sulfide deposits in the Eastern Goldfields Superterrane of the Yilgarn Craton occur within the Kalgoorlie Terrane. Participants will firstly be introduced to the geology of the Eastern Goldfields at the Kalgoorlie Core Library before visiting the komatiitic occurrence at Mount Hunt, which is widely regarded as the type-section of Kalgoorlie Terrane. Participants will also visit komatiite and turbidite outcrops of the Kanowna Region as well as the Walter Williams Formation at Ghost Rocks.
Est. 3 days. 30 maximum attendees
Some of the field stops are outlined in the linked field guide
During Conference Field Trips
There will be opportunities for delegates to attend four within-conference excursions. All four excursions will run in tandem on both Tuesday and Thursday with delegates able to attend all 4 excursions.
Facilitated by Chalice Mining, delegates have to opportunity to visit the Gonneville PGE-Cu deposit to view key intercepts in drill-cores and learn about WA’s most recent orthomagmatic discovery.
Australian Orthomagmatic Deposits at Perth’s Core Library
Facilitated by the Geological Survey of Western Australia, delegates will have the opportunity to view key drill-core intercepts from notable Australian orthomagmatic occurrences including the Panton Intrusion and Savannah Intrusion of the Kimberly, mineralisation in the Jameson Range Intrusion of the Musgraves Province, and more.
The Perth Mint Gold Tour includes a fascinating live gold pour, the world’s largest gold coin and a guided walk through the Perth Mint’s world-class exhibition.
King’s Park Heritage Tour
On this 1.5-hour walking tour of King’s Park guided by Whadjuk traditional owners, delegates will learn about the land, flora and fauna, and its significance to indigenous Australians.
Post Conference Field Trip
The Western Pilbara mafic-ultramafic intrusions
Trip leader(s): Steve Barnes (CSIRO), Katy Evans (Curtin U)
The mafic-ultramafic intrusions of the Western Pilbara Craton have been explored for nickel-sulphide and platinum-group element occurrences for several decades. This trip will visit the nickel-sulphide occurrence at the taxitic Andover Intrusion, explore the geology and mineralisation of the layered Munni Munni Intrusion, and the komatiite occurrence at Ruth Well. Time will also be spent visiting local rock art sites and learning about country through the eyes of local traditional owners.
Est. 6-7 days, 30 maximum attendees.