MRIWA Tech Talks: Yilgarn 2020
Unveiling New Frontiers in Mineral Exploration
Published: 12 March 2025
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our first Tech Talk of 2025. Join us as Dr. Nicolas Thebaud from the University of Western Australia takes centre stage to share ground-breaking insights from the Yilgarn Craton, one of Western Australia’s most iconic geological treasures.
In 2019, the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) proudly supported Yilgarn 20/20, a three-year, intensive research initiative aimed at revolutionising mineral exploration in the Yilgarn Craton. This program set out to deepen our understanding of mineral systems and deliver cutting-edge technology solutions to empower the future of discovery in this richly mineralised region.
Dr. Thebaud’s presentation will dive into the results of this transformative project, which spanned multiple scales—from regional geological dynamics to the intricacies of individual deposits. The research tested and refined our understanding of the controls on mineralisation, offering fresh perspectives that promise to shape the next generation of exploration strategies.
The Yilgarn 20/20 program was structured around three key modules:
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Module 1: Composition and Evolution of the Yilgarn Craton Lithosphere. Exploring its role in gold and base metal mineralisation.
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Module 2: Understanding Camp-scale Crustal Architecture. Decoding the structural framework that hosts these deposits.
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Module 3: Vectoring Mineralisation. Developing innovative tools to pinpoint mineral targets with precision.
From concept to creation, this project has delivered results that could redefine how we approach mineral exploration in one of the world’s most prospective regions. Register and join us to hear the full story and discover the impact of this work first-hand.
Event Details
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Date: Thursday, 10 April 2025
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Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (UTC+08)
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Location: Long Neck Brewery Private Function Room
306 Riverside Drive, East Perth WA 6004
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