You Signed it. You Own It. Responsibility in Ore and Minerals Reserve Estimates
You Signed it. You Own It. Understanding Competent Person (CP) and Qualified Person (QP) responsibility in Ore and Minerals Reserve Estimates.
Diana Ross
When Reconciliation Fails Quietly – the hidden cost of accepting ‘close enough’
The Cost of Being “Close Enough”
In mining, reconciliation rarely fails loudly. It doesn’t collapse or trigger alarms, and it doesn’t stop production. Instead, it quietly settles into a familiar and widely accepted phrase:
“It’s close enough.”
That phrase feels practical, sensible even. But “close enough” is not a neutral position. It is a financial decision, whether anyone intended it to be or not.
Mining Fleet Selection and Sizing: Why it’s a business decision, not a spreadsheet task
Mining fleet selection impacts costs, capex, maintenance and staffing. Learn why fleet sizing is a strategic business decision, not just modelling.
Five Truths. One Purpose: What Best-Practice Mine Reconciliation Really Looks Like
Learn the 5 essential principles behind effective mine reconciliation and how they help mining operations improve accuracy, confidence, and continuous improvement.
We are Hiring: Senior or Principal Consultant – Mining
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Mining Engineer - Underground to join our team. This is a leadership role designed for a strategic thinker and technical expert who thrives on solving complex mining challenges and building strong client relationships.
As a Principal, you will lead consulting projects, mentor and develop our talented engineering team, and contribute to shaping the future direction of Snowden Optiro’s mining advisory services.
New Blog: Strengthening Resource Modelling Practices in Ghana’s Greenstone Belts
Senzeni Mandava shares her expertise on how to strengthen Mineral Resource modelling for Ghana’s shear-hosted gold deposits.
Fresh Thinking: The 3-Minute Read. Episode 124
Here’s your 3-minute quick read of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro’s podcast Episode 124.
We’ve pulled out the key insights and takeaways—perfect for when you want the value, minus the headphones.
Fresh Thinking: The 3-Minute Read. Episode 123
Here’s your 3-minute quick read of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro’s podcast Episode 123.
We’ve pulled out the key insights and takeaways—perfect for when you want the value, minus the headphones.
Fresh Thinking: The 3-Minute Read. Episode 109
Here’s your 3-minute quick read of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro’s podcast Episode 109.
We’ve pulled out the key insights and takeaways—perfect for when you want the value, minus the headphones.
From Patchwork to Proactive. Part 4 of “Mine it Right, Report it Right” blog series.
From Patchwork to Proactive. Part 4 of "Mine it Right, Report it Right" blog series. Author: Rayleen Hargreaves - Product Owner - Reconcilor