Don’t forget density QAQC: In some orebodies the bulk density or specific gravity is not a major contributor to the outcome, but in the …
This week… 60 Seconds of Info! Reconciliation information from Ian Glacken.
Stockpile sampling methods that don’t work: All of them. Well, apart from processing the entire stockpile (and nothing else) through a two …
30 Seconds of Info: Be sure to check the orientation of the cone splitter daily
Sampling theory and practice Be sure to check the orientation of the cone splitter daily: While a cone splitter should and generally will …
30 Seconds of Info. Remember some sampling errors cannot be eliminated but they can be minimised.
Remember that some sampling errors cannot be eliminated, but they can be minimised: In addition to the Fundamental Sampling Error, which is …
The fastest and easiest way to create resource models in Surpac (video)
In this video, Rowdy shows you how using OREpack Estimation Manager software is the fastest and easiest way to create resource models in …
Spreadsheets aren’t databases! 30 Seconds of Info by Ian Glacken – Director of Geology.
Spreadsheets aren’t databases! Spreadsheets are the cornerstone of reconciliation reporting and analysis but are not the best …
30 Seconds of Info: Sampling theory and practice from Ian Glacken – Director of Geology
30 Seconds of Info - Sampling theory and practice: Should you use Aircore samples in your resource estimate? If carried out to high …
30 Seconds of Info from Paul Blackney – resource estimation
Every step of the resource estimation process should be validated in some way: While this may sound onerous and time consuming, it doesn’t …
30 Seconds of Info from Paul Blackney: Remember that declustered data statistics are not perfect.
Resource estimation and evaluation. Remember that declustered data statistics are not perfect: Applying declustering is a good idea for …
30 Seconds of Info from Ian Glacken – Capping before compositing or after?
Resource estimation and evaluation. Capping before or after compositing: This is a controversial topic which has adherents on both sides, …
