proEXPLO 2026 Doesn’t End on May 6: Discover the Post-Event Courses Led by International Experts
The training sessions will take place on May 7 in Lima and will cover key topics such as applied geophysics for mineral exploration and tectonic controls on the formation of mineral deposits.
Lima, March 17, 2026. As part of proEXPLO 2026, the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers (IIMP) will offer two specialized short courses following the international event, providing technical training focused on methodologies and tools applied to mineral deposit exploration, combining theoretical foundations with real-case analysis.
The courses will be held on May 7, 2026, in Lima and are aimed at geologists, geophysicists, and professionals involved in mineral exploration.
Applied Geophysics
One of the courses will be delivered by geophysicist Aníbal Davanzo, titled “Applied Geophysics for Mineral Exploration: Criteria, Scope, and Limitations.” The course will cover the main geophysical methods used in exploration, including magnetometry, gravimetry, induced polarization, resistivity, electromagnetics, and seismic methods. Through a practical approach, participants will review their advantages, limitations, and the most common errors in their application.
With more than 30 years of experience in mineral exploration in the Central Andes, Davanzo has specialized in integrating geophysical methods with geology to reduce uncertainty in target generation and support decision-making in exploration programs. His work has included projects involving copper porphyries, epithermal systems, iron deposits, and lithium in salars.
Tectonics and Structural Controls
Another course will focus on structural geology applied to mineral exploration and will be delivered by Alejandro Amilibia and Frederic Escosa. The course will address the role of tectonics and geological structures in the formation of mineral deposits, with applications in copper porphyry systems and hydrothermal alteration systems in the Andes.
Participants will review principles of regional geology, structural analysis methodologies at different scales, and tools to integrate geological and geophysical data in target generation. The course will also examine the role of faults and lineaments in controlling intrusions and mineralization.
Alejandro Amilibia holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Barcelona and has worked as a researcher at Royal Holloway University of London. He later joined Equinor, where he was involved in international structural geology projects and licensing rounds on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Frederic Escosa, for his part, has more than a decade of experience in salt tectonics and structural analysis across various geological settings, including the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, the South Atlantic, and the Peruvian Andes. His expertise includes seismic interpretation, basin analysis, and structural modeling for prospectivity assessment.
The training sessions will take place from 09:00 to 17:00, at the IIMP headquarters at Calle Los Canarios 155-157, Urb. San César II Etapa, La Molina. To participate, please complete the registration form at the following link: https://bit.ly/3PrNED5.