Published: June 24, 2024
QA/QC for Exploration and Mining 2024
AMC Consultants is excited to present at the Australian Institute of Geoscientists' (Qld Branch) seminar session on QA/QC for Exploration and Mining on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the University of Queensland Business School.
Rod Carlson, Geology Manager, will present on the
Common QA/QC issues associated with Mineral Resource estimates.


Rod will explore the effectiveness of various strategies in sampling, density, grade, and CRM, providing numerous examples to stimulate critical thinking. He will also address common QA/QC issues associated with Mineral Resource estimates, describing the types of QA/QC issues present and examining case examples and other topical issues.
The seminar will feature a series of talks on quality assurance and quality control procedures, systems, and best practices, as well as case studies from the exploration and mining sectors.
Topics covered will include:
- Why QA/QC is not just about sampling and analysis
- For different geoscientific data sets – what are the QA/QC issues to consider
- Sampling and analytical QA/QC systems, including a commercial laboratory perspective
- Geological database QC systems and integrity
- QA/QC issues to consider when estimating Mineral Resources
- Case studies from exploration and mine operations
Friday Seminar: QA/QC for Exploration and Mining
Face-to-Face, Live Streamed, and Post-Seminar On Demand
6-hour CPD session.
Date:
Friday 28 June, 2024
Time
- Registration – 8:30am
- Seminar – 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Complimentary drinks/nibbles - after 5:00pm
Venue:
UQ Business School – Room 227
Level 2, 308 Queen St Brisbane, 4000
Rod Carlson
Geology Manager
About Rod
Rod has more than 30 years’ experience in mining and exploration, with particular expertise in deposit modelling, Mineral Resource estimation, classification, reporting, auditing, and due diligence reviews. Rod has a deep understanding and development history with the guiding principles of the JORC Code. Rod has more than 30 years’ experience in mining and exploration, with particular expertise in deposit modelling, Mineral Resource estimation, classification, reporting, auditing, and due diligence reviews. Rod has a deep understanding and development history with the guiding principles of the JORC Code.

