b'NewsConferences and eventsModern Applications of Geophysics (MAG): MAG23 and the happy prospect ofMAG24Winter is upon us, and it is officially redpresentations are trickling through and,Renzo Ocampo and Sam Newman, who wine and fireplace seasona perfectwhere permitted, are/will be publishedwere the 2023 recipients.time to reminisce about warmer times.on the ASEG website. MAG cannot happen without the For many of the lucky 200 attendees, theAside from an excellent technicalgenerosity and support of sponsors. sun-blessed MAG23 (held at the Stateprogramme, Expert Geophysics, FleetThe MAG23 organising committee was Reception Centre at Frasers Kings Park,Space Technologies, GAP Geophysics,delighted and encouraged to have 16 Perth) is the first and obvious thing thatGeoResults, and Loupe showed-offsponsors. We extend our appreciation to comes to mindif only MAG24 (andsome of their latest gear during theNRG (YP sponsor), AuScope with CSIRO summer) would come soonerbut alas,breaksa particular shout out to Expert(coffee sponsor), and BHP, CGG, Gold we will have to wait until 13 NovemberGeophysics for emblazoning their birdRoad Resources, Expert Geophysics, 2024 for what is now Australias premierwith MAG23 art and, in the process,Fleet Space Technologies, First Quantum annual symposium of mineral explorationcreating a very windproof MAG welcomeMinerals, GAP Geophysics, HiSeis, Mira geophysics case studies. for thedelegates. Geoscience, Moombarriga, Newexco MAG23 had a stellar technical programme.The day ended with what is now one ofExploration, Southern Geoscience Ten speakers shared their diverse insightsPerths (and the geophysical communityConsultants, Terra Petrophysics, and on topics spanning regional targeting,at large) premier networking events Xcalibur Aviation. Also, a big thank you integrating petrophysics, orebodythe MAG sundowner. No expense wasto the MAG23 organising committee; characterisation, and mineral systemspared as gourmet food and high- Cam Adams, Matt Blomfield, Tom Hoskin, geophysical signaturesthere was trulyend wines flowed and rounded out aDarren Hunt, Matt Hutchens, Dan something for everyone, including forbusy day of diverse geophysical talks,Lindsey, Regis Neroni, Michel Nzikou, quite a few of our AIG brethren whodemonstrations, and discussions. Lucy Klintchev, and Jarrad Trunfull, for joined in the MAG festivities. However,putting on a wonderful event!as with everything in life, there must beA huge surprise to the MAG23 organisingThe planning of MAG24 is well underway, a winnerthe best presentation awardcommittee was the number of studentand those with interesting (and new!) went to Tom Bell for his presentationdelegates: Forty-three students attendedgeophysics mineral system and deposit Multi-scale insights into the high- MAG23the biggest turn-out of studentscase studies are encouraged to express grade Mt Weld REE deposit from 2Dto a MAG event yet. It was great to meettheir interest via mag@aseg.org.au.and 3D active seismic survey data.and host 31 NExUS Roadshow students, Congratulations Tom! All the speakersand we look forward to seeing the 2024See you at MAG24 and stay tuned were presented with a hand lens asNExUS cohort at MAG24. As well, andviatheMAGs LinkedIn pagefriendly encouragement to remain inin keeping with previous years, NRG(https://www.linkedin.com/touch with their geological (and forward- continued their patronage as MAG Younggroups/12854179/)!modelling) sides. The MAG23 programmeProfessional sponsor, which included abstracts are downloadable from the MAGfunding two interstate early career/ MAG24 Organising CommitteeLinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/student bursaries for travel to Perth and groups/12854179/). MAG23 power pointto attend MAG23congratulations toE mag@aseg.org.auJUNE 2024PREVIEW 15'