BASIC PROSPECTING COURSE
May 6 – 12 2024
Every Year the Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC offers a Basic Prospecting Course.
Subjects covered are:
Mineral Identification
Rock Identification
Ore Deposits
Strategic/Critical Metals, Industrial Minerals & Mineral Economics
Geochemical & Geophysical Surveys
Placer Mining
Prospecting Procedures & Mineral Titles
Structural Geology
Local Geology and Placer Field Trips
LOCATION: – Chamber Office/Museum – 215 Hall St., Nelson, BC
SCHEDULE: – Monday through Friday evenings 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
– Saturday field trip – Placer 8:30 AM to 3:30PM
– Sunday field trip – Hard rock 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
COST: – $550.00 includes a textbook, a mineral ID tool kit, Course Certificate,
Chamber of Mines 1 Year Membership and other supplies.
INSTRUCTORS:
The course is taught by local experienced geologists and prospectors who volunteer their time to keep costs down and support ongoing activities of the Chamber.
To register, contact and submit the fee to David Johnston at the Chamber office, cell 250 505 4596
215 Hall Street, Nelson, BC. or call (250)352-5242 or email,
cmebc1@gmail.com
