Prospector Training

Introductory Prospecting Courses

The courses consist of two weekend sessions with instruction in introductory-level geology and prospecting. Topics presented include:

• Introduction to prospecting and geology
• Mineral and rock-type identification
• Introduction to maps, aerial photographs
• General use of a compass
• Claim staking, recording and option agreements
• Geochemical sample collection and analysis
• Geophysical methods

Advanced Prospecting Courses

Topics presented in advanced-level courses vary from course to course. Subjects covered in past sessions included:

• Geophysics (review of theory; main focus on fieldwork)
• Geochemistry (types of sampling, sample preparation, analysis)
• Geological maps and mapping (map features and interpretation, field methods and data collection)
• Mineral deposits (types of deposits and how they formed)
• Marketing/promotion/evaluation (writing an option agreement)

If you are interested in prospector training, please forward your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and your choice of course location to maurice.mazerolle@gnb.ca. You will be contacted when a future course is offered.

For more information, please call 506) 432-2010.