4^rd International

SEGF Student Field Trip Course

IOCG and Andesite-hosted Cu-Ag Ore Deposits of Chile

This is the fourth in the series of SEG Foundation-sponsored student field courses. The course will emphasize the geology and geochemistry of Cu-Fe-Au systems, considered to be related to "IOCG-type” ore deposits, and of volcanic-hosted Cu-Ag systems comprising "Chilean-type" manto ore deposits. Visits Mina Carola and Las Pintadas in the Copiapó region will allow participants to observe district-scale and mine-scale exposures of ore deposits variably described as skarns, breccia bodies, veins, replacement bodies, and "other".

In the Chilean coastal cordillera, the Cu-Ag systems hosted by intermediate to felsic volcanic rocks, including Mantos Blancos, will be visited. The geochemistry of these systems and the exploration and genetic characteristics of this important class of ore deposits will be emphasized.

The course will begin in Copiapó on the evening of March 6th, and end in Antofagasta on the afternoon of March 12th. SEG will provide a bus service for students that book roundtrip flights Home-Antofagasta-Home. The bus will pick up participants at the Antofagasta airport at 10 AM on the 6th for the trip to Copiapo and arrival in time for the introductory meeting. Participants should plan to depart Antofagasta on March 13th or later.

The course will be offered in English and Spanish.

See you in Copiapó.

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