Basics 1: Kimberlites - the nature of kimberlite magmas,
emplacement processes, terminology and classification
schemes as used in exploration and the development of
economic geological models (see example outline over).
Basics 2: Kimberlites and Related Rocks – common rock
types encountered during diamond exploration, their
recognition and diamond potential.
Further in-depth courses cover specific topics or regions.
Examples: different emplacement products like tuffisitic
kimberlites, other rock types such as lamproites, practical
aspects such as logging or point counting, case studies on
individual bodies or geographic areas such as the Canadian
Prairies, southern Africa or the diverse ‘related rocks‘ of
Montana. Additional kimberlite experts can address different
topics.
Who should attend: Anyone in the diamond industry.
Courses can be tailored to different lengths and viewpoints
for specific audiences: exploration and mining geologists,
kimberlite geologists, managers and non-geologists.
KIMBERLITE GEOLOGY
THE FOUNDATION OF DIAMOND MINING AND EXPLORATION
Unique opportunities to learn about kimberlites
Coach: Barbara Scott Smith, P.Geo., shares over 30 years of
worldwide kimberlite geology experience. After completing
a Ph.D. on alnoites and lamproites from Greenland, several
years were spent working for De Beers based in South
Africa. As an independent consultant since 1982, Barbara has
completed projects in Australia, India, Russia, China, USA,
Europe, Brazil, other parts of Africa, and most kimberlite
fields across Canada. Research involvement continues as
Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia
and as a co-leader of the IAVCEI Kimberlite Commission.
Barbara co-convened the 8th International Kimberlite
Conference and was Guest Editor of the proceedings volume.
For further information contact Barbara Scott Smith
North Vancouver, B.C., Canada
“Hands On”: Through the examination of rocks on all
scales, microscopic to megascopic, participants gain a
practical understanding of the diverse topics covered and
their application to real-world situations. The rocks are
placed into context through lectures, handouts, reprints,
posters, tests, exercises, topic reviews and discussions.
Additional coaching can be based on client projects, topical
workshops or by preparing papers, reports and presentations.
Rock Collection: The ever growing rock collection
includes over 3000 samples from more than 10 countries
and one full drillcore. Most major diamond mining areas and
more than 100 bodies from across Canada are represented.
Dedicated Facility: The North Vancouver facility
comprises a warehouse for sample/drillcore storage and
layout. The adjacent lab/lecture room contains three
petrographic workstations, each with research level
polarizing and binocular microscopes. Catering to small
groups, the facility is designed to allow for personal
interaction as well as flexibility in course content and pace.
e-mail:barbara@scottsmithpetrology.com
Tel: (1) 604 984 9609 Fax: (1) 604 984 8426
1st to 8th International
Kimberlite Conferences
Aber Resources Ltd.
Alberta Geological Survey
Almazy Russia-Sakha Co. Ltd.
Ashton Mining of Canada Inc.
Barker Minerals Ltd.
BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc.
BHP Billiton World Exploration Inc.
Cameco Corporation
Camphor Ventures Inc.
Canamera Geoscience
Central Kola Expedition
Claude Resources Inc.
De Beers Canada Inc.
De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd.
De Beers Group
Debswana Diamond Company Ltd.
DHK Diamonds Inc.
Diavik Diamond Mines Inc.
Everfor Diamonds Plc.
GGL Diamond Corporation
Geological Survey of India
Helam Mine, South Africa
Hunter Exploration Group
Kennecott Canada Exploration Inc.
Kensington Resources Ltd.
Kettle River Resources Inc.
Kimberley Diamond Co.
Kresten Geodata
KWG Resources Inc.
Letseng Diamond Mine
Majescor Resources Inc.
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc.
National Geophysical Research
Institute (India)
National Mineral Development
Corporation Ltd. (India)
Northern Australian Diamond Ltd.
Nunavik Exploration Fund
Olenegorskaya Mining and
Geological Company
Peregrine Diamonds Ltd.
Rio Tinto Group
Shear Minerals Ltd.
Shore Gold Inc.
Spider Resources Inc.
Stornoway Diamond Corporation
Strongbow Exploration Inc.
Superior Diamonds Inc.
Tahera Diamond Corporation
Trade Winds Resources Ltd.
UEM Inc.
University of British Columbia (EOS)
University of Stockholm
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTORS
Courses: Courses vary according to the interests of the
participants. The “Basics” provides the foundation.
PRIVATE CONTRIBUTORS
NEW DIMENSIONS
Steve Bergman
Sergei Besborodov
Ray Cas
Ken Collerson
Howard Coopersmith
Bobby Danchin
Peter Danchin
Buddy Doyle
Don Duncan
Roy Eccles
Georgina Eden
Herman Grutter
Barry Hawthorne
Kate Hepworth
Casey Hetman
Jaana Hode Vuorinen
Peter Holmes
Robin Hopkins
Tony Irving
Jaroslav Jakubec
Bram Janse
Bryon Jones
Melissa Kirkley
Maya Kopylova
Peter Kresten
Ulrich Kretschmar
Tony Lecheminant
Shanker Mathur
Tom McCandless
Gennen McDowall
Roger Mitchell
Jillian Moore
Rory Moore
Neil Novak
Tom Nowicki
Garnet Peterson
Jock Robey
Anatoly Rotman
Mike Skinner
Stuart Smith
George Stewart
Albert Thamm
Kim Webb
Vladimir Zuev
Course Outline
BASICS: KIMBERLITES
DAY 01
DAY 02
DAY 03
DAY 04
Lecture: Hypabyssal Kimberlite Sheet Emplacement
Practical: Hypabyssal Kimberlites 2: Sheets
Lecture: Introduction to Volcanology Pertinent
to Kimberlites
Videos:
Andesitic, Basaltic and
Carbonatitic Volcanism
Practical: Basaltic Eruption
Products: Magmatic
and Phreatomagmatic
Lecture:
Lecture: Hypabyssal Kimberlites
Practical: Hypabyssal Kimberlites 1:
Canada and Worldwide
Review:
Hypabyssal Kimberlites
Practical:
Lecture:
Practical:
Review:
Exercise:
DAY 05
DAY 06
DAY 07
DAY 08
Practical: Hypabyssal Kimberlites 3:
Xenolith Digestion,
Segregationary Textures
Lecture: Tuffisitic Kimberlites (TK)
Practical: Tuffisitic Kimberlites (TK):
Southern Africa and Canada
Animation: Southern Africa Kimberlite Pipe Emplacement
Lecture: HK to TK Transitions
Practical: HK to TK Transitions
Lecture: TK-related Country Rock Features
Practical: TK-related Country Rocks
Lecture:
Exercise: Building a Geological Model
Lecture: Kimberlite Drillcore Logging
Practical: Introduction to Logging Kimberlites
Mantle Xenoliths/Xenocrysts
Introduction to ‘Related Rocks’
Introduction to ‘Related Rocks’
Kimberlites and ‘Related Rocks’
Petrographic Descriptions of Unknowns
Resedimented Volcaniclastic
Kimberlites (RVK)
Lecture: Geology of some Kimberlites at
Lac de Gras, Canada
Practical: RVKs: Lac de Gras and Botswana
Review:
Contrasting Kimberlite Emplacement
Products and Pipe Geology
Lecture: Economic Kimberlite Geology
Introduction to Kimberlite Mineralogical
and Textural Classifications and the
Geology of Kimberlites across Canada
Practical: Introduction to Pyroclastic Kimberlites
across Canada
Animation: Emplacement of the Victor Kimberlite,
Ontario
Lecture: Geology of Pyroclastic Kimberlites
in Canada
Review:
Pyroclastic Kimberlites
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