proEXPLO 2026 Seeks to Shorten Discovery Timelines with Specialized Course in Applied Tectonics
The specialized training will provide tools to integrate structural geology, regional analysis, and technology to improve exploration accuracy and reduce uncertainty in the Andes.
Lima, April 15, 2026.- In response to the global challenge of discovering new mineral resources more quickly and with greater precision, proEXPLO 2026 will include in its program the specialized course “Tectonics and Structural Controls in the Exploration of Mineral Deposits,” to be delivered by experts Alejandro Amilibia and Frederic Escosa, who will present practical applications in copper porphyry systems aimed at improving decision-making in the early stages of exploration.
The initiative responds to the need for more precise tools to reduce uncertainty and increase effectiveness in generating new prospects. In this context, tectonics and structural geology are positioned as key elements for understanding the processes that control the formation and localization of mineral deposits.
One of the course’s main contributions will be to teach participants how to distinguish between geological structures that are favorable and unfavorable for mineralization, a particularly relevant challenge in the Andes, where the superposition of tectonic events complicates subsurface interpretation.
The specialists explained that large-scale, deep structures with specific orientations relative to the stress field are those that facilitate the ascent of magmas and hydrothermal fluids, which are essential elements in the formation of porphyry systems. In contrast, more shallow structures or those associated with compressional processes tend to play a secondary role.
Integration for Better Decision-Making
The course will emphasize the integration of information across multiple scales, combining regional analysis of metallogenic belts with detailed study of known deposits. This approach enables the identification of recurring patterns and the prioritization of areas with higher potential, optimizing target definition.
It will also examine common errors in exploration campaigns, such as the lack of correlation between geological and geophysical data or limited understanding of the temporal evolution of structures. In response, methodologies will be proposed that position structural geology as a central framework for building more robust and reliable models.
Finally, the experts highlighted that the course’s distinctive value lies in its practical approach, aimed at translating complex concepts into applicable criteria for the identification and prioritization of prospects, enabling professionals to make more informed decisions in an increasingly competitive environment.
Through initiatives like this, proEXPLO reaffirms its role as a platform for sharing applied knowledge, connecting the geoscientific community with the key challenges of mining exploration in a context of growing demand for critical minerals.