Find out what exploration geologists do

How do I get this type of job in the mining industry?

Click on: Do the right subjects at school, such as biology, chemistry, maths and physics! Apply for a scholarship offered by a mining organisation which provides funds towards uni study; Upon completion of a degree, apply for a graduate program with a mining organisation.

Exploration geologist
What qualifications do I need?
Bachelor of Geology or; Bachelor of Science or; Bachelor of Applied Science. Majors can be: Geoscience; Earth Sciences; Mineral Exploration & Mining; Geophysics Note: Many employers prefer an Honours level (or masters) in a degree. Where do I go to obtain these qualifications? Click on:

What sort of experience do I need?

WORK EXPERIENCE through vacation work (University Summer Program) is essential to gain a good understanding of the mining industry (especially in remote regions).

Some Specific tasks that exploration geologists do in the mining industry Explore specific areas of the earth to work out its structure and the types of rocks or minerals that exist; Plan, conduct and interpret geological surveys in exploring mineral commodities such as gold, base metals, diamonds and coal using various integrated technical disciplines including geochemistry, field mapping, structural geology and geophysics; Study rock cores, cutting and samples to acquire data required to vector in to discovery of economic mineralization, coal, oil, gas and geothermal energy sources.

Some of your potential career opportunities in the mining industry Business Improvement Business Development Contracts Management

Others areas of study that you maybe required to undertake in the mining industry Geostatistics and Sampling Theory; Risk Management; 4WD course; Generic Mine Induction First Aid

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Become a member of a professional association! There are other Specialised fields (Besides exploration) in the area of geology such as
Engineering Geologist; Environmental Geologist; Geochemist/Mineralogist; Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist; Resource Geologist; Mine Site Geologist (Underground or Open Cut)

Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) Geological Society of Australia The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia. Geological Society of Australia

There are some legislative requirements exploration geologists have to abide by Exploration Geologists, who report on mineral resources or ore reserves, must report according to the JORC (Joint Ores Reserves Committee) Code and must be a member of AusIMM or AIG, or with other Registered Professional Organisations (RPO).

You can work in other industries like:

Drilling Spatial Government Civil & Construction

Some personal attributes of exploration geologists are
Conceptual thinkers Ability to think outside the box (problem solving techniques) Enthusiastic Shows initiative Passionate; Enjoys the outdoors

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