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The Geological Survey of India is offering a course titled 'Fundamentals of Geological Mapping and Mineral Exploration' from October 7 to October 20, 2025, aimed at geoscientists and professionals. The course will cover geological mapping principles, fieldwork methods, and mineral exploration techniques, including resource estimation and case studies of Indian mineral deposits. Participants are expected to have a graduate degree in Earth Science and will engage in project work and presentations as part of the evaluation.

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The Geological Survey of India is offering a course titled 'Fundamentals of Geological Mapping and Mineral Exploration' from October 7 to October 20, 2025, aimed at geoscientists and professionals. The course will cover geological mapping principles, fieldwork methods, and mineral exploration techniques, including resource estimation and case studies of Indian mineral deposits. Participants are expected to have a graduate degree in Earth Science and will engage in project work and presentations as part of the evaluation.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA TRAINING INSTITUTE


HYDERABAD

SCHEME: ITEC PROPOSED YEAR: 2025-26

Maximum Minimum
Course Name Duration Stream
Seats Seats
Fundamentals of
07-10-2025 to
Geological Mapping and 20 10 Engineering and Technology
20-10-2025
Mineral Exploration.
COURSE DETAILS

Course Name Fundamentals of Geological Mapping and Mineral Exploration.


Start Date 07-10-2025
End Date 20-10-2025
To enable Geoscientists and professionals to acquire knowledge of geological
Aim & Objective
mapping and its importance to Mineral Exploration.
Mode of
Project Work and Presentation
Evaluation
Education Graduate in any subject in Earth Science (Geology, Geophysics, Hydrogeology,
Qualification Environmental Science, Mining Geology, Geography.)
Work & Not applicable
Experience
Scientists, Surveyors, Teachers, Technicians, etc. dealing with Geoscientific
Target Group
Studies / Research on Earth Resource & Utility Management

COURSE OVERVIEW
The course on “Fundamentals of Geological Mapping and Mineral Exploration” is designed to equip
the participants with the key objective to understand:

• The geological principles relevant to mapping.


• Fieldwork methods to gather and record geological data.
• Analyse and interpret geological maps.
• Understand the fundamentals of mineral exploration, including techniques and tools used.
• Acquire knowledge of geological formations, structures, and the relationship to mineral
deposits.
• Resource Estimation Techniques
COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction to Geological Mapping/ Field mapping Techniques: Identification of rock


formations, outcrop mapping, measuring strike and dip, and recording field data.
• Understanding Geological Structures (Folds, faults, shear zone and joints): To identify
geological structures and structural elements and document them in the field notes.
• Mapping of Geological Structures and interpretation of geological maps in the context of
structural geology.
• Geological Mapping Data Interpretation: Processing of field data and to delineate potential
mineralized zones on map
• Principles of Mineral Exploration, Key techniques and the importance of geological mapping
in exploration: Detailed mapping for Deformed ore bodies and exploration strategy
• Different Methods of Exploration: Identifying and exploring mineral deposits, from surface
mapping to Subsurface exploration including the processing of geochemical, geo botanical and
geophysical data and delineation of mineralized zone.

• Sampling and Data Collection: Field techniques used for sample collection, processing and
preparation of representative samples.
• Surface Exploration Methods: Planning of pits/trench, channel sampling on geological map
and to establish mineralized zones for subsurface exploration.
• Subsurface Exploration: Overview of drilling methods: diamond drilling, reverse circulation,
and percussion drilling. Geological logging and core description: understanding alteration,
mineralization, and lithology.
• Resource Estimation Techniques: Introduction to the methods for estimating mineral
resources (e.g., polygonal method, block modeling, and geostatistics). Understanding the
difference between inferred, indicated, and measured resources.
• A look at case studies of Indian Mineral Deposits (Field Visit): Visit to copper prospects in
Rajasthan – VMS, SEDEX type Base metal Mineralization, styles lithology and structural
control, alteration pattern and exploration strategy
• Mine Visit: Introduction of mine plan, 3D ore body geometry and mine planning.
• Project work and Evaluation

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