From Drilling to Mining for Field Mine Technicians – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA

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

Understanding the importance of best practice sampling and the impact of sampling errors

This 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.

Areas covered in this course include:

• Discovery:
  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.
• Sampling:
  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.
• Sampling errors and how to minimise them:
  Correct; incorrect; sub-sampling methods; core cutting; splitting methods; sampling blasthole cones; pulp and reject.
• Ore control:
  Open pit (spotting, floor levels); underground (ore-tracking).

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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• Cancellations received 14 days or more before the course start date: Participants will receive a full refund.
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Participant Substitutions

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