Harry will present a brief overview as well as a series of case studies showcasing the capability of ground penetrating radar (GPR) in geomorphic, geologic and geoarchaeological environments. This talk will illustrate how it is possible to better understand the subsurface in utilizing GPR for mineral, archaeological and aggregate exploration.

Harry Jol Harry Jol earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Simon Fraser University (Canada) and Ph.D. from the University of Calgary (Canada, 1996). After 2 post-doctoral fellowships, he accepted a position at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he is presently a Professor.  During his Master’s degree he worked on the Fraser River Delta conducting a high resolution shallow seismic program in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Canada. During in his Ph.D. research through to the present he has utilized ground penetrating radar (GPR) at more than 1200+ sites in North America, Europe, Israel, New Zealand, Australia, and Antarctica which has resulted in being nominated and awarded Fellow of the Geological Society of America. Harry has a broad background in the earth sciences, particularly geomorphology, stratigraphy, and geoarchaeology. His collaborative research includes undergraduate students and results from these projects have resulted in numerous publications, conference presentations and three edited GPR volumes.

There will be a combined Central Otago Discussion Group and Institute of Quarrying NZ Otago Southland Branch Meeting from 7.30 pm Wednesday 30 August 2017 featuring special guests Jon McAlister, CMS; Wayne Scott, Minex; and Grant Middendorf, Cluden Stone Quarry.

The August Auckland Technical Meeting is to be held from 5.30 pm Tuesday 22 August 2017 and will feature guest speaker Paul Vidanovich presenting The Government Aeromagnetic Programme

The August Nelson Geological Discussion Group is to be held from 5 pm Friday 18 August 2017 and will feature guest discussion leader Chris Castle presenting The Chatham Rock Phosphate Experience.

The July Auckland Technical Meeting is to be held from 5.30 pm Tuesday 18 July 2017 and will feature guest speaker Stuart Simmons presenting Spatial and Temporal Variations in Epithermal Ore-Forming Processes

The July Nelson Discussion Group Meeting is to be held from 5 pm Friday 7 July 2017 and will feature guest speaker Alan Eggers presenting Trans Tasman Resources: South Taranaki Bight Iron Sands Project

The June Auckland Technical Meeting is to be held from 5.30 pm Thursday 29 June 2017 and will feature guest speaker David MacPherson who will be presenting “Tauranga Dredging Operations “.

Upcoming event:
July Technical Meeting – Tuesday 18 July: Featuring guest speaker Stuart Simmons presenting Spatial and Temporal Variations in Epithermal Ore-Forming Processes

The June Nelson Discussion Group Meeting is to be held from 5 pm Friday 9 June 2017 and will feature guest speaker Simon Nathan presenting The Blackwater Mine: an illustrated case history of hard-rock gold mining and ore processing in the early 20th century

A Wellington Technical Meeting is to be held from 5.30 pm Wednesday 7 June 2017 and will feature guest speaker Simon Nathan presenting “The Blackwater Mine – An illustrated case history of hard – rock gold mining and ore processing in the early 19th century “.

The May Auckland Technical Meeting is to be held from 5.30 pm Thursday 25 May 2017 and will feature guest speaker Steve Butters presenting Red Bull’s Blasting Operations in New Zealand