Nominations for a new KEGS executive member is now open!
KEGS executives are excited to announce that they are looking for a new executive member to join the team. Please nominate yourself or if you know of anyone who is willing to volunteer some of their time to KEGS, please nominate them by sending an email to: robert.hearst@sgc.com.au
KEGS is pleased to announce that the PDAC 2022 Symposium is planned for Saturday March 5th 2022.
The format of the KEGS PDAC 2022 symposium will be announced within the next two weeks. Virtual participation will be available for those who cannot travel to the PDAC due to international travel restrictions.
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At this time, KEGS is soliciting abstract submissions on the following topics:
Abstract Submissions
Short abstracts (400 words) are due Friday, December 3rd, 2021. Please to submit your abstract to Farzaneh.Farahani@rmgeoscience.com, with "KEGS 2022 Symposium Abstract" in the subject line.
Thank you for your submission.
Abstract: 3D seismic reflection is gaining acceptance as a tool for accelerating the discovery of additional resources within mineralized environments. In this talk we will show how this is being achieved at the Yaouré Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire. In addition, we will show some of the new approaches that are being applied both to: 1. Obtain higher fidelity images which more clearly and accurately represent the subsurface geology; and 2. Derive more intuitive volume-based interpretations showing the 3D distribution of key rock units.
Biography: Andy Dyke – Business Development Manager – North America , HiSeis Andy has spent the last 33 years involved in deploying seismic technology all over the planet , 24 years with Schlumberger in the UK, Libya , South Africa , USA , Venezuela, Australia and Canada. 5 years with TGS Canada in a variety of multi-client roles and now with HiSeis in a BD role based from Canada with North America as his area of responsibility. Andy graduated with a BSc(Hons) in Geological Sciences from Leeds University in 1988. Dr Greg Turner – General Manager Technical Services , HiSeis Greg has a Bachelor of Earth Science, BSc(Hons) 1987 from Monash University. He has also completed doctoral studies at Macquarie University being awarded a PhD in 1994. Prior to joining HiSeis, Greg was Geoscience Manager at WMCs Technology Group and he was also a co-founder of geophysical services company, Geoforce. Greg has been a Principal Geophysicist and Director of New Business Development at HiSeis prior to his appointment to the position of General Manager Technical Services KEGS near future event survey! Special thanks to those of you who have already replied to our KEGS near future events survey. If you didn't have a chance to answer the survey yet, please do so to help KEGS executives plan better for the up coming events including KEGS 2021 Christmas party (Only happening with a limited number of attendees and following the City of Toronto's Public Health protocols), KEGS 2022 Symposium and KEGS 2022 Breakfast. Please find the survey: Here Mark your calendar for KEGS future talks! KEGS is pleased to announce a list of confirmed talks going forward: November 9 – Jean-Philippe - Deep Learning as an alternative to downward continuation filters for structural interpretation Find out about more geo scientific events in GTA Geoscience calendar here Free access to SEG | AAPG Annual Meeting IMAGE '21 Exhibition Hall: Significant benefits. Whether you're joining in person or online, the IMAGE ’21 exhibition will showcase leading products, services, and innovations for our geoscience and energy industry. IMAGE '21 combines all the great elements from each society's previous annual meetings and exhibitions to offer more science, more collaboration, more opportunities, and more value for the industry. Join the Ultimate Geoscience Exhibition, 26 Sept –1 Oct 2021 • Denver, CO and Online. Download your FREE exhibition guest pass here EMinar Season 2 starting! Re-starting the EMinar series of webinars! For Season 2 has quite a diverse range of topics. You can see the line-up on the MTNet EMinars web page here The first three presentations are scheduled and are: 06 Oct 2021 16:00 UT: Mark Everett - The theory of EM Induction in the Earth Registration here 13 Oct 2021 14:00 UT: Jeffrey Love - Mapping a magnetic superstorm Registration here 20 Oct 2021 14:00 UT: Alan Jones - Anatomy of an Anomaly: The North American Central Plains conductivity anomaly from initial discovery to understanding, and from craton to grain scales Registration here Organizers willing to hear any suggestions you may have of topics and speakers.
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KEGS Ottawa special meeting Tuesday September 21 @5pm (Ottawa time) In memory of Michael Carson. Please use the link below to join online. If you are planing to join in person, please email Luise Sander at luise@sgl.com
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84063987145?pwd=MzBVVDkzQWY2OHdRYkZtZnh1aXROdz09 Meeting ID: 840 6398 7145 Passcode: 227464
Abstract: Microseismic monitoring technology plays a critical role in measuring impact of excavation processed in the Mining sector as well as hydraulic fracturing performance for unconventional resources in Oil and Gas industry. However, despite the large investment in data acquisition Exploration and Production (E&P) companies struggle to make sense of their microseismic data with quick turn-around. We believe that the rise of AI augmented analytics empowers E&P companies to measure data quality, recognize data correlations, and generate actionable insights that are critical in achieving operational efficiency and future cost and time savings. In this presentation we showcase enabling AI technologies that are game changers when it comes to microseismic data quality control, data analytics, and interpretation.
Biography: Dr. Ellie Ardakani is a published geoscientist and award-wining energy-tech entrepreneur with a proven development history of novel workflows to facilitate data analytics, visualization, and integrated interpretation. She is currently the CEO of Meta Innovation Technologies, an innovative technology company focused on increasing data analytics ROI and technical staff performance. Prior to Meta, she worked in various roles at IOOC, Athabasca Oil Corporation, and ESG Solutions. Ellie holds a PhD in Exploration Geophysics from the University of Alberta. Ellie is the chair of SEG Women’s Network, Women in AI Canada - Ottawa city lead, mentor at Mentoring365 program, a SEG SEAM product manager, an active member of EAGE, and a licensed professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) under APEGA.
Mark your calendar for KEGS future talks! KEGS is pleased to announce a list of confirmed talks going forward: October 12 – Greg Turner - General Manager Technical Solutions HiSeis - Yaouré Seismic Survey: Defining a Complex 3D Structural Framework with High Resolution Seismic Data November 9 – Jean-Philippe - Deep Learning as an alternative to downward continuation filters for structural interpretation Find out about more geo scientific events in GTA Geoscience calendar here
FOUR BEST OF KEGS FOR NSG BORDEAUX MEETING! The the EAGE Near Surface Geoscience Conference & Exhibition 2021 is happening now and four of KEGS best talks during 2021 have been chosen to present again at this meeting. Lyndsay Ball – USGS Thibaut Astic – UBC Randy Enkin – Geological Survey of Canada Amin Aghee – Goldspot Discoveries Corp. More info here
Mining Geophysics session at the Geoconvention 2021 conference GeoConvention is an annual convention and exhibit produced by the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG), Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysists (CSEG) and the Canadian Well Logging Society (CWLS). Usually held in Calgary, this convention offers delegates and attendees the opportunity to network and learn with fellow industry professionals. For 2021, GeoConvention is hosting our program virtually – bringing amazing content and innovation to you, no matter where you are! More information here. The KEGS Session at Geoconvention 2021 is scheduled for Monday September 13. Tentative schedule is posted here
Free access to SEG | AAPG Annual Meeting IMAGE '21 Exhibition Hall: Significant benefits. Whether you're joining in person or online, the IMAGE ’21 exhibition will showcase leading products, services, and innovations for our geoscience and energy industry. IMAGE '21 combines all the great elements from each society's previous annual meetings and exhibitions to offer more science, more collaboration, more opportunities, and more value for the industry. Join the Ultimate Geoscience Exhibition, 26 Sept –1 Oct 2021 • Denver, CO and Online. Download your FREE exhibition guest pass here
Do Not miss this WGC Webinar on September 22! Title of Talk: The Road Less Traveled: My Geophysical Career Path Speaker: Lia Martinez, a geophysical engineer working with Mount Sopris Instruments in Denver, Colorado For more info check here Talk Summary: As a geophysics undergraduate I was overwhelmed by the numerous possible career paths in geophysics. In this talk I will relate my many attempts and failures at finding where I belonged, including a detour working outside of geophysics. I eventually found my way back in a niche industry, have learned a lot along the way. WGC Summit 2021: Why I do this! Bringing together people and ideas for the love of geoscience. Enjoy 4 technical talks from women geoscientists with a focus on their love for the geoscience profession. The talks will be spaced by breaks and discussion breakout rooms! More information here
Record Graduate Scholarships Awarded for 2021/22
The KEGS Foundation announce that, thanks to a substantial donation by Michael and Patricia Carson, it is establishing a scholarship to be awarded annually to an Indigenous student who is pursuing post-secondary studies in geophysics or geophysical technology at a Canadian university or college. It forms part of the Foundation’s evolving efforts to advance geophysical education in Canada.
In making this important donation, the Carsons wish to establish a scholarship for Indigenous students is to help ensure they have opportunities to study geophysics and develop careers, bringing needed Indigenous perspective into this field. More about the scholarship and the first recipient: here
Unfortunately Mike passed away peacefully of ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease on August 5 2021, his family at his side. Michael spent more than 35 years in the resources exploration industry working in over 45 countries in the Americas, Australia, Africa, Europe and Middle East.
He studied geophysics at Western, and also completed The Executive Program at Queen’s University. He enjoyed a lengthy and productive career, beginning as a field geophysicist with Geoterrex in Ottawa in 1972, rising to a manager at Geoterrex and its various successor companies, including CGG and Fugro. After the formation of Fugro Airborne Surveys in the early 2000’s, Mike was appointed President & Regional Manager, Americas and he led the successful effort to integrate many formerly competitive companies into a single worldwide airborne geophysical company. Please read his full obituary here
KEGS executives extend their deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. May he rests in peace.
SS-12 Geophysical imaging of the paleo- and present environment Convenors: Ian Ferguson (University of Manitoba), Phil J.A. McCausland (University of Western Ontario) Geophysical methods image many important aspects of our environment including: soil stratigraphy and aquifers; anthropogenic features such as landfills and archeological sites; hazards including voids and tunnels; and saline, organic, and radioactive contaminants. Paleo and rock magnetic methods provide information on the paleoenvironment including: paleolatitude; sediment provenance; depositional conditions; and diagenetic processes. In this session we welcome a broad range of contributions related to geophysical sensing of the environment and paleo-environment, including, but certainly not limited to, environmental geophysics, archeogeophysics, hydrogeophysics, urban geophysics, and environmentally-focused paleo- and rock magnetic studies. Sponsored by: GAC Geophysics Division. More information: here Abstract submissions close on July 22nd (so this information will only be valuable if it can be distributed in the next week). The GAC-MAC meeting itself is in London, Ontario and will run in hybrid format from Nov 1-5. Details can be found here
Please join us on July 14th for a Beer Bash! Registrants will receive 12 beers from Junction Craft Brewery. Cost for the event is $34.96 plus tax. The event will start after a presentation by Bill Morris titled "Rock Magnetic Properties - Why Bother?". What better way to reflect and ponder the reasons to "bother" than with 12 Junction Craft Beer to select from.
Delivery zone is roughly Hamilton to Whitby. Before registering, please confirm you are in the delivery zone by clicking here. For delivery purpose, please send the following information to mickiallen@marac.com or her mobile 647 401 8758: Name, Address INCLUDING UNIT NUMBER and BUZZER (PEOPLE IN CONDOS) and Cell phone number.
If you are based in Richmond Hill, please contact Robert Hearst at robert.hearst@sgc.com.au to pick-up your order.
Registration closes soon so book now. Register before Friday, July 9th at midnight.
For more information on Junction Craft Brewery, click here.
The 12 beers included are:
Hope you can join us!
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