Where: Shayban Prospect
Description
In this field excursion we will visit and explore several ancient mining sites, on foot, hiking and driving to various locations. Some of these old sites have been recently re-examined to test if re-opening of these mines is economical. We will explore the geological indicators that the ancient miners used to find ore metals (copper, zinc, gold) and how they then 'dig for gold'. We will discover various signs of active mining in history at the Shayban prospect. The Shayban prospect is located about 75 km east-north-east from KAUST, in the Precambrian rocks units of Saudi, situated in the narrow Shayban valley that is also used for agriculture. Driving on dirt-tracks and rocky terrain is required. We will spend most of the day in this area, and could visit on the return trip an old fort and/or old caravansary. This field trip will be open to selected participants, with a maximum group size of 15 people, riding in three 4x4 vehicles. Good physical condition is a must, we will hike in uncharted terrain, with very little opportunity for shelter from the sun. Sturdy hiking boots are a must, participants showing up in flip-flops or other inappropriate shoes will not be taken onboard. Participants with an earnest interest in Earth Science and Geology will have preference over people who just enjoy outdoor life. Bring ample of water and snacks for the day. Depending on the overall logistics, we may offer a lunch box (which may however be small). Additional water will be carried in the vehicles. Participants of this trip are required to attend both of the following events WEP742: King Solomon's Gold: The Mines of Saudi Arabia WEP814: Industrial Gold Mining In Saudi Arabia: Seminar Participants of this event are not allowed to register for WEP820 Field Trip to Mad Ad Dahab Mine. Students View all
Martin Mai
Professor Mai's research interests include the physics of earthquakes and the resulting complexity of earthquake phenomena, as seen, for instance, through earthquake-source imaging and dynamic rupture modeling. Mai's work extends to strong ground motion properties and near-source broadband wavefield simulations that include seismic wave scattering in heterogeneous media. He is also interested in earthquake engineering and seismic hazard analysis, and the application of innovative seismology tools in these fields. In this context, his work spans from fundamental earthquake physics to applied earthquake engineering.
Reinhard Paul Ramdohr
After matriculation in 1957 I worked one year as trainee in German mines. In 1963 I obtained the mining engineering degree at the Clausthal School of Mines. This was followed by two and a half years with Freudenberg Group in Germany, building water treatment plants, before joining Sentinel Mining Company in West Australia, searching for iron ore. 1968 Ph.D. in Geology at Heidelberg University in Germany. The following years I spent as base metal exploration geologist on various projects in South Australia before joining Aquitaine Australia Minerals as Project geologist in NT and WA. This work involved all levels of exploration for base metals, gold and uranium. I was instrumental in the discovery of the Sorby Hills lead deposit. Exploration in Germany and Kanada, USA and Sambia for Preussag AG from 1976 to 1978. From 1978 to 1990 I worked again with the Freudenberg Group for investment planning and control. During this period I was involved in industrial projects in Brazil, exploration projects in Senegal and Guinea. Since 1991 I am working as an independent consultant on various projects, e.g. from 1995 to 1998 for the German GTZ to promote small scale gold mining projects in Ghana. Later on RE targets in Ethiopia, fluorite in Mongolia etc. From 2001 to 2010 I did exploration work in Madagascar, including four years as U – exploration manager with Pan African Mining Corp. 2010 to 2013 Director for High River Gold Exploration Burkina SARL and Jilbey Burkina SARL in Burkina Faso. 2014 Freelance Geologist. Publications on sapphire deposits in Madagascar and a copper deposit in South Australia. Several posters at international geol. conferences and many geol. presentations.
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