The Fresh Perspective

Technical Insight to Ignite Inspiration

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we unveil the first edition of “The Fresh Perspective” – Snowden Optiro’s Newsletter!

We value your presence in this vibrant community and are committed to providing you with exceptional learning opportunities and valuable free technical resources that will fuel your professional growth.

In this edition, we are thrilled to bring you a power-packed lineup featuring the latest episodes of our Fresh Thinking podcast, new tech tips, a case study, and technical article.

Additionally, we unveil exciting new training course offerings to further fuel professional growth, and we look back at the very first Resource Estimation conference held recently in Perth. Get ready to be inspired and equipped with invaluable resources!

MESSAGE FROM OUR GENERAL MANAGER

In May, a significant number of our geologists attended the AusIMM Resource Estimation conference held in Perth. Apart from being an excellent technical conference, it provided a wonderful opportunity for our global team to connect and build relationships. We had the privilege of having several international consultants fly in to be a part of this event, further strengthening our collaborative network.

Welcome to Snowden Optiro’s newsletter! We are thrilled to share our knowledge and passion for solving technical challenges in the field of Mineral Resources and Ore/Mineral Reserves with all of you. Our team takes immense pleasure in providing valuable content to support the industry’s professional development.

As I write this, I find myself amidst a tour across four continents, which truly emphasizes the global nature of our industry and our business. In the spirit of expansion, we have recently launched our Advisory presence in Peru and Chile, complementing our existing offices in Australia (Perth and Brisbane), South Africa, United Kingdom, Brazil, and Canada. This allows us to provide our clients with support in various languages, no matter where they are located.

At Snowden Optiro, we take immense pride in what we are building. We hope that this pride is evident in the content of this newsletter. We are always open to suggestions and feedback, so please don’t hesitate to reach out with any ideas for our future editions.

Thank you for being a part of our journey.

Tarrant Elkington
General Manager – Snowden Optiro

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FREE KNOWLEDGE

FRESH THINKING PODCAST

With over 45 episodes, Fresh Thinking podcasts bring a fresh take on the world of geology and mining.

In the latest episodes #47 and #48, Rayleen Hargreaves, Principal Consultant and Reconcilor Product Owner and Ian Glacken, Executive Consultant discuss the following topics.

Episode #47: DOM – Declared Ore Mined
What is the meaning of ‘DOM’, where does it fit in reconciliation, and what are the pros and cons of using ‘DOM’ as one of the cornerstones of mine reconciliation, are some of the topics discussed in this episode.

Episode #48: Data Transparency Across the Mine Value Chain 
The importance of data transparency across the entire mining value chain and its role in achieving effective reconciliation.

Listen for free on Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Libsyn and the Snowden Optiro website.

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TECH TIPS VIDEOS

With our three tech tip video playlists, we offer valuable technical insights from our experienced mining consultants.

These technical tip videos will give you technical guidance and advice to help you make informed decisions and advance your success in the mining industry.

Your mentors in a video.

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ARTICLES

Case Study: Bellevue & Reconcilor

Discover how Bellevue Gold Mine transformed their operations with Reconcilor and LiveMine, leading to exceptional performance and unparalleled efficiency.

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MINE RECONCILIATION STANDARDISATION 
R Factor Series

Our latest technical article by Rayleen Hargreaves introduces the game-changing R Series factors, offering a standardized approach to reporting and assessing model accuracy. 

Dive into the article now to gain valuable insights and stay ahead of the competition. And that’s not all – we’ve also prepared an infographic that explains the standardization framework in a visual and user-friendly format.

Click the Read more button to view the article and download the user-friendly infographic.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We offer professional development courses delivered by expert geology and mining consultants. Our consultants are active in the mining industry and update our course material to ensure it’s current and relevant. Additionally, all our courses can be delivered as Inhouse training for mining companies.

Here’s a quick overview of what’s coming up:

Get in touch with me at training@snowdenoptiro.com if you’d like to register on any of these courses, or for a quote on Inhouse and/or Online training for your team.

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ADVISORY

Our team in South America just got stronger with the addition of three exceptional professionals:

Guiselle Valderrama Vizcarra – Principal Consultant for Snowden Advisory Peru – Americas Region

Guiselle is a geological engineer with more than 17 years of experience in the mining industry.

Orestes Gómez González, Geo. Eng. – Principal Consultant for Snowden Advisory Chile – Americas Region.

Orestes is a Geological Engineer with more than 38 years of experience in the mining industry.

Fabricio Aragaki Carvalho, BEng (Mining Engineering) – Principal Consultant for Snowden Advisory Brazil – Americas Region

Fabrício is a Mining Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the mineral industry.

With the expansion of our team, led by Alessandro Silva, Head of Advisory Americas, we have now established a strong presence in Peru and Chile, complementing our existing offices in Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Brazil, and Canada. This strategic move equips us to deliver impactful projects and provide unparalleled technical and commercial advice to our valued clients in South America.

🌍 With these talented additions, we’re poised to deliver substantial Advisory projects in the region. Congratulations Guiselle, Orestes and Fabricio on your new roles at Snowden Optiro!

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BETTER TOGETHER

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATION CONFERENCE 2023

The first-ever Mineral Resource Estimation Conference, held in May in Perth, was a resounding success with an impressive turnout of over 500 attendees.

As the proud technology sponsor, Snowden Optiro, in collaboration with Datamine and Geovariances, showcased their extensive expertise in resource estimation. Notably, industry experts Ian Glacken and Rayleen Hargreaves presented insightful papers, sharing their valuable knowledge and experience.

The conference provided an invaluable platform for learning, networking, and inspiration, igniting our passion to explore innovative strategies and techniques for resource estimation projects.

Rayleen Hargreaves presented a paper titled “Resource and Reserve Category Inflation – Known rewards, hidden risks”.

Ian Glacken presented his thought-provoking paper on “Drill Hole Spacing Analysis for Classification and Cost Optimisation: A Critical Review of Techniques.”

Gregory Zhang and Ian Glacken also contributed to the online platform with their recorded presentation where they showcased a gold deposit case study utilizing the MIK method with full post-processing.

Stay tuned for regular editions of “The Fresh Perspective” as we bring you the latest updates, exclusive interviews, and inspiring stories from the industry’s brightest minds.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Let’s embark on this exciting adventure together!

Best wishes,

Diana Ross (Titren)
Training and Marketing Manager – Snowden Optiro