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SUMMARY:From Drilling to Mining for Field Mine Technicians – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA
DESCRIPTION:\nPresenters: Julian Aldridge – Regional Manager; Senzeni Mandava – Principal Consultant; Laurie Hassall – Senior Consultant\n\n\nUnderstanding the importance of best practice sampling and the impact of sampling errors\nThis 1-day course will give you an understanding of the mine value chain from exploration through to production; what goes into making a mine; a review of exploration, resource definition and grade control sampling methods; splitting techniques; and the practical aspects of sampling errors.\nAreas covered in this course include:\n\nDiscovery:Find anomalies (geochemical, geophysical, geological), test anomalies (drilling types and sample types); define resources (volume and grade estimation from data); define reserves (optimisation and cost considerations); production; open pit and underground mining methods and terminology.\nSampling:Exploration sampling methods (rock chip, channels, RAB, LAG); resource definition sampling methods (RC and DDH drilling); grade control sampling methods (open pit and underground), process control sampling (briefly) and QC samples.\nSampling errors and how to minimise them:Correct; incorrect; sub-sampling methods; core cutting; splitting methods; sampling blasthole cones; pulp and reject.\nOre control:Open pit (spotting, floor levels); underground (ore-tracking).\n\nOpen-Book Post-Course Assessment Exam\nAs part of your course package, you have the option to take an open-book post-training course assessment exam at no additional cost. This is a valuable opportunity for you to reinforce your learning and demonstrate your understanding of the course material, and for you to add to your professional portfolio.Key Points:Open-Book Exam: You can use your course materials during the exam to assist you.No Extra Cost: The exam is included in the price you have already paid for the course.Graded Certificate: Upon successful completion, you will receive a graded Certificate of Assessment, showcasing your achievement.\nWe encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to earn your Certificate of Assessment, which can be a great addition to your professional portfolio.\nDuration (in days)\n3\nRegistration\nTo register for this training course or to request additional information, please email training@snowdenoptiro.com ( mailto:training@snowdenoptiro.com )\nTerms and Conditions for Snowden Optiro Training Courses\nCourse Registration\n\nBy registering for the course, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.\nRegistrations are accepted either through the Registration on this page or by email request to training@snowdenoptiro.com\n\nPayment\n\nA Purchase Order or full payment by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) prior to the course start date is requested.\nPayment details will be provided on the invoice.\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\nCancellations received 14 days or more before the course start date: Participants will receive a full refund.\nCancellations received less than a week (7-days) before the course start date: No refund will be issued. However, participants may nominate a replacement attendee to take their place, either as an online attendee or an in-classroom attendee.\nAll cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to training@snowdenoptiro.com\n\nCourse Changes and Cancellations by Us\n\nWe reserve the right to cancel or reschedule courses if necessary. In such cases, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to attend a rescheduled course or an alternative course of equal value.\nWe will notify participants of any changes or cancellations at the earliest opportunity.\n\nParticipant Substitutions\n\nParticipant substitutions are allowed up to the start date of the course. The replacement attendee must provide their contact information prior to the course start date.\nAll substitution requests must be submitted in writing via email to training@snowdenoptiro.com\n\nCourse Materials and Access\n\nParticipants will receive all necessary course materials and access information prior to the course start date.\nCourse materials are for the exclusive use of the participant and may not be shared, distributed, or reproduced without our prior written consent.\n\nLiability\n\nWe are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury incurred by participants during the course.\nParticipants are responsible for their own personal belongings and travel arrangements.\n
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