Mine to Mill – Grade Control & Mine Reconciliation – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA

Presenters: Julian Aldridge – Regional Manager; Senzeni Mandava – Principal Consultant; Laurie Hassall – Senior Consultant

Best practice grade control techniques to deliver best-quality ore

This three-day course teaches best practice grade control techniques for open pit and underground operations and how to ensure delivery of the best-quality ore. Attendees will learn to minimise misclassification through best practice grade control and optimal estimation.

Day 1: Grade control techniques for open pit and underground mines

• Reduce misclassification through best practice grade
• Best practice grade control sampling and data collection
• The pros and cons of different sampling methods used for grade
• The importance of good geological
• To understand the concept of misclassification and how to minimise ore loss and
• Good practice ore control processes in open pit and underground

Day 2: Grade control modelling

• Minimising misclassification through optimal
• The implications of the SMU on
• Good practice for estimating the grade of ore blocks in open pit and underground
• Which grade estimation techniques should be used and
• To optimise your sampling grid for your
• To gain an understanding of how conditional simulation can be used to assess grade
• About the use and benefits of geometallurgical modelling for grade

Day 3: Mine reconciliation process

• Using the reconciliation process to increase profit
• How to develop your own Reconciliation Code of
• How to map material
• How to analyse components of the reconciliation process for your site, how they relate to each other, and the key parameters used for reconciliation (inputs/outputs).
• Identify causes of inconsistencies and inefficiencies in order to implement improvement
• About the various stakeholders in the reconciliation
• How to provide relevant and concise reconciliation
• How to unlock value from your reconciliation results for operational
• About best practice

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)

3

Registration

To register for this training course or to request additional information, please email training@snowdenoptiro.com

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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.