The PRC’s goal of providing advanced training to professional geologists, as well as to students, will be achieved by sponsoring a biannual series of workshops and field experiences on various topics related to field studies of the Precambrian geology of the southern Canadian Shield.  The workshops will be taught by some of the most pre-eminent geoscientists in the field. In addition, specialized geological mapping experiences for groups of industry geologists and/or geological staff of individual companies can be arranged.  The PRC will work closely with the University of Minnesota to ensure that these courses meet continuing professional development requirements (credits, hours) of geological licensing boards. 

Registration for the workshops will typically range from 20 to 30 participants and is open to professional geologists, academic faculty, and graduate students. However, many of these slots will be reserved for companies and individuals who are PRC members.

October 1-3, 2012
Earle Brown Heritage Center
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Previous Workshops

Geology, Mineralogy, and Genesis of Precambrian Iron Formations
October 10 –16, 2010

Field, Petrographic, and Mineralization Characteristics of Mafic Layered Intrusions
October 4–10, 2009
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Physical Volcanology, Structure, and Hydrothermal Alteration associated with
VMS and Lode Gold Deposits in Archean Greenstone Belts
October 5-12, 2008
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Minnesota's Iron & Cu-Ni-PGE Resources: A Workshop for Investors
April 23-25, 2008

Workshop Guidebooks
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