This guidebook presents the itinerary, activities, relevant research information, and geologic context for the 2024 Ronald E. Seavoy Student Field Trip in the Quadrilátero Ferrifero and Brasilia Belt of Brazil, which took place June 1st through 9th, 2024. Participants visited several mines in these heavily mineralized metallogenic regions, including Pilar mine, Cuiabá gold mine, and Morro do Ouro gold mine, to name a few. A major objective of this field trip was to impress upon students the importance of developing a comprehensive understanding of a deposit’s mineralogy to carry workers through all stages of a mine project.

This guidebook presents the itinerary, activities, relevant research information, and geologic context for the 2024 Ronald E. Seavoy Student Field Trip in the Quadrilátero Ferrifero and Brasilia Belt of Brazil, which took place June 1st through 9th, 2024. Participants visited several mines in these heavily mineralized metallogenic regions, including Pilar mine, Cuiabá gold mine, and Morro do Ouro gold mine, to name a few. A major objective of this field trip was to impress upon students the importance of developing a comprehensive understanding of a deposit’s mineralogy to carry workers through all stages of a mine project.

This guidebook presents the itinerary, activities, relevant research information, and geologic context for the 2024 Ronald E. Seavoy Student Field Trip in the Quadrilátero Ferrifero and Brasilia Belt of Brazil, which took place June 1st through 9th, 2024. Participants visited several mines in these heavily mineralized metallogenic regions, including Pilar mine, Cuiabá gold mine, and Morro do Ouro gold mine, to name a few. A major objective of this field trip was to impress upon students the importance of developing a comprehensive understanding of a deposit’s mineralogy to carry workers through all stages of a mine project.

The activities and material presented during this week-long field trip introduced participants to one of the world’s largest and most prolific sedimentary copper provinces—the Central African Copperbelt—with a focus on the Zambian Copperbelt and the Domes Region of Zambia. The sedimentary rock-hosted ore deposits of the Central African Copperbelt (CACB) have been the focus of large-scale mining, exploration and geological research since the beginning of the 20th century. Participants experienced the Kalulushi Core Facility, which stores ~110,000 m of core, and the Nkana and Nchanga mines. They were familiarized with the geology of the Mingomba deposit, the Kansanshi Cu-Au and Lumwana Cu mines, and the Trident project, comprising the Sentinel Cu and Enterprise Ni mines.

The activities and material presented during this week-long field trip introduced participants to one of the world’s largest and most prolific sedimentary copper provinces—the Central African Copperbelt—with a focus on the Zambian Copperbelt and the Domes Region of Zambia. The sedimentary rock-hosted ore deposits of the Central African Copperbelt (CACB) have been the focus of large-scale mining, exploration and geological research since the beginning of the 20th century. Participants experienced the Kalulushi Core Facility, which stores ~110,000 m of core, and the Nkana and Nchanga mines. They were familiarized with the geology of the Mingomba deposit, the Kansanshi Cu-Au and Lumwana Cu mines, and the Trident project, comprising the Sentinel Cu and Enterprise Ni mines.

The activities and material presented during this week-long field trip introduced participants to one of the world’s largest and most prolific sedimentary copper provinces—the Central African Copperbelt—with a focus on the Zambian Copperbelt and the Domes Region of Zambia. The sedimentary rock-hosted ore deposits of the Central African Copperbelt (CACB) have been the focus of large-scale mining, exploration and geological research since the beginning of the 20th century. Participants experienced the Kalulushi Core Facility, which stores ~110,000 m of core, and the Nkana and Nchanga mines. They were familiarized with the geology of the Mingomba deposit, the Kansanshi Cu-Au and Lumwana Cu mines, and the Trident project, comprising the Sentinel Cu and Enterprise Ni mines.

This field trip for the SEG 2024 Conference explored the three largest lithium mining operations in Zimbabwe—Arcadia, Bikita, and Kamativi—with additional visits to Great Zimbabwe, the Great Dyke, and Victoria Falls. The course material covers the history, geology, and potential of these important resources.

This field trip for the SEG 2024 Conference explored the three largest lithium mining operations in Zimbabwe—Arcadia, Bikita, and Kamativi—with additional visits to Great Zimbabwe, the Great Dyke, and Victoria Falls. The course material covers the history, geology, and potential of these important resources.

This field trip for the SEG 2024 Conference explored the three largest lithium mining operations in Zimbabwe—Arcadia, Bikita, and Kamativi—with additional visits to Great Zimbabwe, the Great Dyke, and Victoria Falls. The course material covers the history, geology, and potential of these important resources.

One of Zimbabwe’s most iconic geologic landmarks is the Great Dyke, a mafic-ultramafic layered complex that spans the country and is a significant source of chromite and platinum group metals. The material for this SEG 2024 Conference field trip provides an overview of the region’s stratigraphy, structure, mineralization, and layering, as well as details of each stop during the four-day excursion.

One of Zimbabwe’s most iconic geologic landmarks is the Great Dyke, a mafic-ultramafic layered complex that spans the country and is a significant source of chromite and platinum group metals. The material for this SEG 2024 Conference field trip provides an overview of the region’s stratigraphy, structure, mineralization, and layering, as well as details of each stop during the four-day excursion.

One of Zimbabwe’s most iconic geologic landmarks is the Great Dyke, a mafic-ultramafic layered complex that spans the country and is a significant source of chromite and platinum group metals. The material for this SEG 2024 Conference field trip provides an overview of the region’s stratigraphy, structure, mineralization, and layering, as well as details of each stop during the four-day excursion.

The Skellefte district has been one of the most important mining districts of Europe for the last century, as it hosts close to 90 volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits and occurrences, including the Kristineberg, Renström, and Au-rich Boliden VMS deposits. Several lode Au (±Te), porphyry Cu-Au, pegmatite-hosted rare-metal, and Ni deposits and occurrences are present in the district as well, including deposits such as Björkdal and Tallberg. This trip visited active mines and advanced-stage exploration and development projects.

The Skellefte district has been one of the most important mining districts of Europe for the last century, as it hosts close to 90 volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits and occurrences, including the Kristineberg, Renström, and Au-rich Boliden VMS deposits. Several lode Au (±Te), porphyry Cu-Au, pegmatite-hosted rare-metal, and Ni deposits and occurrences are present in the district as well, including deposits such as Björkdal and Tallberg. This trip visited active mines and advanced-stage exploration and development projects.

The Skellefte district has been one of the most important mining districts of Europe for the last century, as it hosts close to 90 volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits and occurrences, including the Kristineberg, Renström, and Au-rich Boliden VMS deposits. Several lode Au (±Te), porphyry Cu-Au, pegmatite-hosted rare-metal, and Ni deposits and occurrences are present in the district as well, including deposits such as Björkdal and Tallberg. This trip visited active mines and advanced-stage exploration and development projects.

The 21st in the series of SEG Foundation-sponsored student field trips provided the opportunity to assess the stratigraphic, structural, and mineralogical characteristics of Tertiary-age low- and high-sulfidation precious metal deposits of the Walker Lane, SW Nevada. Southwest Nevada hosts numerous examples of these deposit types. Tectonism in the region created the basin and range which provides vast areas of geologic exposure. This complex structural history, punctuated with eras of igneous activity, makes exploring and mining in the Great Basin a rewarding experience.

The 21st in the series of SEG Foundation-sponsored student field trips provided the opportunity to assess the stratigraphic, structural, and mineralogical characteristics of Tertiary-age low- and high-sulfidation precious metal deposits of the Walker Lane, SW Nevada. Southwest Nevada hosts numerous examples of these deposit types. Tectonism in the region created the basin and range which provides vast areas of geologic exposure. This complex structural history, punctuated with eras of igneous activity, makes exploring and mining in the Great Basin a rewarding experience.

The 21st in the series of SEG Foundation-sponsored student field trips provided the opportunity to assess the stratigraphic, structural, and mineralogical characteristics of Tertiary-age low- and high-sulfidation precious metal deposits of the Walker Lane, SW Nevada. Southwest Nevada hosts numerous examples of these deposit types. Tectonism in the region created the basin and range which provides vast areas of geologic exposure. This complex structural history, punctuated with eras of igneous activity, makes exploring and mining in the Great Basin a rewarding experience.