Course presenter: Ian Glacken – Executive Consultant and Dr Gregory Zhang – Senior Consultant

Enhance your resource estimation skills with our practical 3-day Advanced Resource Estimation and Simulation course.

Led by industry experts Ian Glacken and Dr. Gregory Zhang, this comprehensive program equips you with advanced techniques including recoverable resource generation, multiple indicator kriging, conditional simulation, and change of support. Plus, each attendee receives a FREE temporary Supervisor software license.

Course content:

1. Kriging refresher:
   • Ordinary, simple, indicator, cokriging: applications and advantages
   • Dispersion variance and the change of support
2. Tonnage-grade prediction:
   • Mining tonnage-grade curve prediction from sample data
   • Tonnage-grade curves of mining blocks: large block versus small block estimates
   • Global vs. local changes of support
   • The limitations of change of support techniques
3. Non-linear estimation and recoverable resources:
   • Why recoverable resources
   • Principal recoverable resource estimation techniques
4. Simulation techniques:
   • Overview and principles of conditional simulation
   • Conditional simulation of single and multiple variables
   • Multivariate simulation
   • Grade risk vs geological risk
   • Case studies of simulation in mining

Key learning points:

• Review of kriging equations and methods
• Application of non-linear kriging approaches
• Predicting tonnage and grade during mining operations – global and local approaches
• Estimation of recoverable resources using three techniques
• Assessment of grade and geological risk through advanced simulation methods

Hands-on experience: Benefit from practical exercises using GSLIB-style software and Supervisor software, utilising real-world datasets provided by Snowden Optiro.

Benefits for attendees:

• Practical insights into mining and mineral resource estimation
• Optimization of grade and geological data
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard software
• Enhanced understanding of key concepts and best practices

Explore kriging equations thoroughly, followed by an examination of various kriging methods and their practical applications. Discover the advantages of non-linear kriging approaches, including single and multiple indicator kriging.

Delve into the concept of dispersion variance and its implications for estimating recoverable resources. Gain insights into predicting tonnage and grade during mining operations using sample data (global change of support) or large block estimate (local change of support). The course covers three primary recoverable resource techniques in detail: uniform conditioning, multiple indicator kriging, and conditional simulation.

Assess grade and geological risk through advanced simulation techniques. Explore methods such as sequential Gaussian simulation, sequential indicator simulation, turning bands, and more. Delve into categorical simulation for modeling geological features and multivariate simulation techniques for analyzing multiple variables.

Benefit from hands-on activities using GSLIB-style software and Supervisor software with real-world datasets provided by Snowden Optiro. Enhance understanding of key concepts and best practices throughout the course.

All attendees receive a free temporary Supervisor software licence.

Duration (in days)

3

Price in AU Dollars

In-house /Online or Onsite training is a cost-effective way of getting your whole team trained. Please contact us for a quote or further information. 

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.

Benefits for Attendees:

1. Reinforced Learning: The assessment provides a structured opportunity to review and reinforce the knowledge gained during the course, solidifying key concepts and techniques.
2. Practical Application: As an open-book exam, it encourages the practical application of course materials, allowing participants to demonstrate their ability to reference and utilise resources effectively in real-world scenarios.
3. Professional Recognition: Earning a graded Certificate of Assessment enhances the attendee’s professional portfolio, providing a tangible credential that reflects commitment to continuous learning and expertise in the subject matter.
4. Confidence Building: Successfully completing the assessment can boost confidence in the subject area.

Benefits for Managers:

1. Verification of Competency: The assessment allows managers to confirm that their team members have not only attended the course but also comprehended and can apply the knowledge gained.
2. Informed Decision-Making: The results of the assessment can help managers identify areas where further training might be needed, enabling more targeted professional development strategies.
3. Increased ROI: By encouraging participation in the assessment, managers ensure a higher return on investment for the training, as employees are more likely to retain and apply the knowledge effectively.
4. Team Performance Enhancement: A team that has successfully completed the assessment is better equipped to contribute to projects and initiatives, improving overall team performance and productivity.
5. Recognition and Motivation: Managers can use the graded certificates as a basis for recognising and rewarding employee achievements, which can boost morale and motivation within the team.

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