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July 2026
Introduction to Geostatistics – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA
Presenters: Julian Aldridge – Managing Consultant; Senzeni Mandava – Principal Consultant; Laurie Hassall – Senior ConsultantPLEASE NOTE:To secure your registration, either full payment or a valid purchase order is required prior to the course start date.Please note that non-payment will result in cancellation of your registration. A practical introduction to statistical and spatial analysis in […]
Reconciliation: Getting It Right the First Time – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA
Presenters: Julian Aldridge – Regional Manager; Senzeni Mandava – Principal Consultant; Laurie Hassall – Senior Consultant PLEASE NOTE:To secure your registration, either full payment or a valid purchase order is required prior to the course start date.Please note that non-payment will result in cancellation of your registration.Payment or purchase order confirmation will finalise your enrolment. […]
Report Writing for Geologists and Engineers – Perth & Online
Course Presenter and Developer: Ian Glacken – Executive Consultant 8PD HOURS RATING This 1-day Report Writing for Geologists and Engineers course will show you: how to plan your document; write summaries and conclusions; the essential grammar rules; styles and formatting; key features and time-saving tips in Word; how to review your document and how to […]
Corporate Compliance in Resource & Reserve Reporting – navigating the complexities. Perth & Online
An immersive 1-day Corporate Compliance in Resource and Reserve Reporting course, which is designed to guide you through the intricate process of corporate reporting for Exploration Targets, Mineral Resources, and Ore Reserves. Whether your company follows JORC guidelines or is listed on the ASX, this course offers valuable insights.
August 2026
Geology for Non-Geologists – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA
This 1-day Geology for Non-Geologists course teaches key geology and resource estimation concepts, how a company progresses a project from early-stage exploration through to a mining reserve, plus the classification and reporting of mineral resources on the stock exchange.
This course has been designed for non-geologists working in, associated with or investing in the mining industry.
Mining for Non-Miners – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA
This 1-day Mining for Non-Miners course explains the basic mining cycle for open pit and underground mines, the planning process, including feasibility studies and cost drivers behind successful mines.
Introduction to Geostatistics – Perth & Online
A practical introduction to statistical and spatial analysis in mining PRESENTER: Dr Gregory Zhang – Senior Consultant; Ian Glacken – Executive Consultant Our Introduction to Geostatistics course provides a clear and practical foundation in the concepts, methods and tools used in statistical analysis, spatial analysis, and variography. Designed for the mining industry, the course shows […]
Sampling Theory & Best Practice – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA
Presenters: Julian Aldridge – Regional Manager; Senzeni Mandava – Principal Consultant; Laurie Hassall – Senior Consultant PLEASE NOTE:To secure your registration, either full payment or a valid purchase order is required prior to the course start date.Please note that non-payment will result in cancellation of your registration.Payment or purchase order confirmation will finalise your enrolment. […]
Sampling Theory & Best Practice – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA
This course covers the two principal fields of sampling – theory and practice. Practice of how the sample is taken, delimited, reduced, transported, and prepared; and the theory of how to measure the errors associated with our sampling protocols, and to optimise those protocols. The outcomes will be a detailed understanding of what the key issues in sampling are and how to ensure value add in the sampling process.
Sampling Theory and Best Practice – Perth and Online
In this 1-day course we examine the two principal fields of sampling – theory and practice. Practice of how the sample is taken, delimited, reduced, transported and prepared; and the theory of how to measure the errors associated with our sampling protocols, and to optimise those protocols. The outcomes will be a detailed understanding of what the key issues in sampling are and how to ensure value add in the sampling process.
Getting the Most out of QA/QC Data – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA
This course covers the QA/QC lifecycle: from planning the types and frequencies of QA/QC data to be collected; the mechanics of collecting, transporting and submitting the samples; analysing to reveal systematic and trending errors; deciding what is and what isn’t a failure; and to making the changes in the resource database. We take a holistic view of QA/QC and emphasise the importance of having a rigorous and comprehensive system. We emphasise learning the key techniques by building the analysis tools in Microsoft Excel and by analysing and commenting on real-life QA/QC data.
Practical QAQC for Geologists – Using Quality Control Data with Confidence – Perth & Online
Presenter: Paul Blackney – Executive Consultant; Ian Glacken – Executive Consultant; Kahan Cervoj – Executive Consultant. How to assess and interpret QC data – ensuring accuracy and precision of sampling & assay results.In this 2-Day Practical QAQC for Geologists – Using Quality Control Data with Confidence course, you will explore the entire lifecycle of Quality […]
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Gilberto Takahashi
Oscar Rondon
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