Field Trips

 

To register for the field trips, you must email [email protected], in a few days you will receive an email invitation to register and pay for the field trips if there are still places available.

 

Date for the Wager and Brown Symposium is prior to the ISMUMS, on Sunday 28^th of June

Details are subject to change due to availability, access approvals, weathers and minimum numbers. The intention is to run two pre-conference field trips, one day of within-conference excursions, and one post-conference field trip.  

Pre-Conference Field Trips

Layered intrusions of the Youanmi Terrane [FULL]

Trip leader(s): Tim Ivanic (GSWA), Anne Virnes (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 primary amphiboles. The trip will end with a visit to the Boogardie Orbicular Granite outcrop.

PPE requirements for this trip include: (1) long sleeve shirts (high vis if available but not necessary); (2) long trousers; (3) sturdy hiking boots (steel toes not essential); (4) safety glasses; (5) hard hats (we will look to provide these to those travelling to Perth).

23rd to 27th June, 20 maximum attendees.

Cost $1700 AUD (some meals included and delegates will leave from, and return to, Perth)

Some of the field stops are outlined in the linked field guide

The Western Pilbara mafic-ultramafic intrusions [1 SPACE REMAINING]

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. 

22nd to 27th June 2026, 20 maximum attendees.

Cost $1400 AUD (meals not included and delegates to arrange own flights to and from Karratha arriving by afternoon of 22nd June and departing any time on the 27th)

During Conference Field Trips

There will be opportunities for delegates to attend within-conference excursions. Registrants will pick their preferred field trip day (Tuesday or Thursday) and will do both trips on that day. This means that delegates will have one free day to hold meetings or explore Perth. Discount codes are provided below for The Perth Mint Gold Tour.

The Gonneville PGE-Cu Deposit (included in registration)

[Half Day] 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 (included in registration)

[Half Day] Facilitated by the Geological Survey of Western Australia, delegates will have the unique opportunity to join syn-conference visits to Perth’s world-class core library, where they can examine key drill intercepts from some of Australia’s iconic magmatic mineral systems. These include Ti-V mineralisation from layered intrusions in the Musgraves Province and Youanmi Terrane, magmatic sulfide occurrences from the Kimberley region and emerging PGE prospects in the Western Yilgarn Province. 

Optional Tours

The Perth Mint (discounts available for registrants)

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.

Enter code ISMUMS2026 when booking online or provide the code at Reception when booking in person for 50% off entry to The Perth Mint Gold Tour.

Terms and conditions: Valid from 26 June 2026 to 6 July 2026 (inclusive) for adult tickets only. Book online at perthmint.com/visit

ISMUMS delegates may also provide code CONDIS10 to receive 10% off select items at The Perth Mint Shop

Terms and conditions: Offer valid from 26 June 2026 to 6 July 2026 (inclusive). Valid for purchases on selected items in The Perth Mint Shop. In-store only. Not redeemable or exchangeable for cash or any cash equivalent. Not valid for any collectable coins, bullion-related products, loose natural nuggets, Argyle Pink Diamond™ products or on sale items. Other exclusions may apply.

Post Conference Field Trip

Komatiites of the Eastern Goldfields Superterrane [2 SPACES REMAINING]

Trip leader(s): Steve Barnes (CSIRO), William Smith (CSIRO), Margaux Le Vaillant (CSIRO)

Most economic komatiite–hosted nickel sulfide deposits in the Eastern Goldfields Superterrane of the Yilgarn Craton occur within the Kalgoorlie Terrane. Participants will 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, the Mount Clifford area, as well as the Walter Williams Formation at Ghost Rocks.

Est. 4th to 8th July. 20 maximum attendees

Cost $1400 AUD (some meals included and delegates to arrange own transport to and from Kalgoorlie. This can be flights from Perth into Kalgoorlie, Train, or Car Rental. Delegates should look to arrive in Kalgoorlie around Saturday afternoon/evening and depart from Kalgoorlie wednesday afternoon – after 1300.)

Some of the field stops are outlined in the linked field guide