GIS and Remote Sensing in Mining and Exploration Course
INTRODUCTION
This course mainly reviews different uses of GIS and Remote sensing in the mining and geology industry.
Duration:
5 days
REQUIREMENTS
- No prior knowledge of GIS
- Participants must carry personal laptops for software installations
OBJECTIVES AND OUTPUT TO PARTICIPANTS
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To introduce participants to different components of GIS and the role GIS plays in mining and geology.
- To expose participants to data capture, input, manipulation and display by GIS
- To explain to the participants role of GIS as a tool for spatial planning
- To demonstrate to participants use of Remote sensing in mineral exploration.
- To develop sound basis of understanding through case studies
Course duration: 5 days
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1
- Introduction and definitions of key concepts
- Introduction to GIS and Remote sensing in mining and geology context
- Introduction to GIS software
- Planning for a GIS system installation
- Working with a GIS software
- Introduction to GPS
- GPS data collection
- GPS data download
Module 2
- GIS Data management
- Data sources in GIS for Mining and geology
- Data Acquisition
- Working with a GIS software
- Gathering data using mobile phones
- Working with data from different sources
- Geological database creation
- Integrating GPS data into GIS
Module 3
- Mapping
- Mineral Predictive Mapping
- Mineral site mapping
- Map updating for mineral exploration
- Mineral mapping to identify potential mineral zones
Module 4
- Remote sensing applications in mining and geology
- Remote Sensing Product Development
- Remote sensing applied to mineral exploration
- Creation of prospective basis and data management of mineral exploration
Module 5
- Diagnosis, planning, analysis and assessment
- Geological data diagnosis, validation and organisation
- Planning, processing and analysis of geochemical data
- Mine planning support, environmental management and hydro-geological analysis
- Mine operation drainage planning
- Geotechnical risk analysis support
- Site suitability analysis
- Mining Public Needs Assessment
- GIS and Remote sensing for mining activity evaluation
- Product Evaluation
- Participatory GIS
Module 6
- Satellite Imagery and Classification
- Image interpretation
- Classification-supervised and unsupervised
- Change detection
- 3D terrain visualization
- Slope aspect analysiS
- Case studies of GIS and Remote sensing in Mining and geology
This instructor led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a Livecode Technologies certificate.
Training Venue
The training is residential and will be held at the Livecode Technologies Training Center in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
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Training Fees
The course fees is KES 69,000.00 or USD 950.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to Livecode Technologies account through bank on or before the course commences.
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Cancellation Policy
Payment for the all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
Tailor- Made
This scheduled course can also be tailored for your organization. To find out how our tailor-made training can help your organization, contact our team on:
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Event Properties
Event Date | 07-26-2021 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 07-29-2021 5:00 pm |
Registered | 0 |
Cut off date | 07-22-2021 |
Individual Price | USD 950 |
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |