The SEG Thayer Lindsley Visiting Lecturer for 2008:
Noel C. White
Available lectures:
- Working in exploration: past, present and future (general interest).
- Ore deposit models and their use in exploration (technical).
- Understanding exploration and mining: Who does it, why they do it, and how they do it (general interest).
- What knowledge is needed to be a good geologist and explorer? (students).
- In addition, I will be happy to tailor technical talks to local needs if I am advised in
advance about what would be of particular interest (provided I have some knowledge of the topic requested!).
Noel C. White received his bachelor’s degree in geology and chemistry from the University
of Newcastle, NSW, and his Ph.D. degree from the University of Tasmania. He has worked
primarily in industry and was chief geologist for BHP Exploration. Currently, Noel is
an independent consultant and a director for Toronto-based Asia Now Resources.
Noel has conducted in-house training courses on gold deposits, volcanic geology, ore
deposit models, aeromagnetic interpretation, mineral economics, exploration methods,
geochemistry, environmental care and safety, presentation and writing skills, and
personal development. His interests include economic geology and minerals exploration.
He is interested in ore-forming processes, particularly, with emphasis on epithermal
deposits, especially of the high-sulfidation type, and porphyry copper deposits,
as well as volcanic processes and products.
Any collegiate institution offering a degree in geology or geoscience may request
a visit from a Thayer Lindsley lecturer. The Society of Economic Geologists Foundation
provides funds for the lecturers and the only cost to institutions hosting the visitors
is for local transportation and/or special activities such as receptions or local
dinners. Requests for visits are processed in order of receipt and priority is given
to institutions who have never had a lecturer or to those who have not had a visit
within the last two or three years.
Inquiries and/or requests for visits should be addressed to the SEG Traveling Lecturers
Committee Secretary:
Christine Horrigan
Society of Economic Geologists, Inc.
7811 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton CO 80127-3732 U.S.A.
phone: +1.720.981.7210
fax: +1.720.981.7874
email: christinehorrigan@segweb.org
List of prior lectures and topics