Resource Estimation and Evaluation – Bristol and Online

A practical step-by-step guide from data to resource
This 5-day course gives you a clear understanding of the resource estimation process from interpretation through to classification.
Each attendee will receive a FREE temporary Supervisor software licence.

Key topics covered in this course include:

• How to create a robust resource estimate with industry-standard software and techniques
• How to explore your data and combine geology and geostatistics to build more robust estimates
• How to understand and follow reporting codes and practical guidelines for resource classification

The course covers the entire resource estimation process including:

• Introduction – flow of tasks, key concepts
• Data quality – QAQC, sampling, database
• Domaining and data preparation – the how and why of boundaries, coding and compositing
• Statistics – exploring and describing good and bad data sets, declustering and topcutting
• Variography – understanding grade continuity, modelling variograms, moving from the variogram to the estimate
• Estimation – understanding kriging, exploring MIK, inverse distance and 2D estimation.
• Model validation – tools and techniques
• Post-processing – understanding change of support and recoverable resources
• Classification and reporting – understanding the Codes and types of reports
• An introduction to Conditional Simulation for risk and uncertainty

Course outcomes – you will:

• Understand what affects a good and a bad estimate
• Appreciate the paramount value of data and how to ensure its highest quality
• Understand and apply the principles of sampling and QAQC for quality assurance
• Know how to turn a first-class geological model into correct zones for estimation
• Learn how to validate zones and their boundaries against the data and geology
• Understand the critical role of geological and grade continuity
• Cover the key geostatistical methods of grade estimation and compare these with other approaches
• Know what to do when you don’t have enough data
• Understand the many ways to validate your work and which are the best
• Appreciate the key criteria for resource classification

The course assumes a basic knowledge of geology, sampling, QAQC and statistical concepts but does not assume any geostatistical knowledge.

This course has been designed for geologists and mining engineers involved with or about to become involved with resource estimation.

Open-Book Post-Course Assessment Exam

As 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.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to earn your Certificate of Assessment, which can be a great addition to your professional portfolio.

Duration (in days)

5

Price in US Dollars.

Terms and Conditions for Snowden Optiro Training Courses

Course Registration

• By registering for the course, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
• Registrations are accepted either through the Registration on this page or by email request to training@snowdenoptiro.com

Payment

• A Purchase Order or full payment by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) prior to the course start date is requested.
• Payment details will be provided on the invoice.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Cancellations received 14 days or more before the course start date: Participants will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations 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.
• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to training@snowdenoptiro.com

Course Changes and Cancellations by Us

• We 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.
• We will notify participants of any changes or cancellations at the earliest opportunity.

Participant Substitutions

• Participant 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.
• All substitution requests must be submitted in writing via email to training@snowdenoptiro.com

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• We are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury incurred by participants during the course.
• Participants are responsible for their own personal belongings and travel arrangements.

Contact Information

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