The creation of a solid base for mining engineering requires an explicit distinction between two important notions, namely geological and ...Read more
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Grade control is crucial for the optimization of mineral resource extraction in open pit mining. This process involves sampling, estimation, ...Read more
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The study of mineral recovery from ores needs a detailed comprehension of the properties of the rocks before any process ...Read more
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The analysis of the mining project involves the need to know three main concepts including the resource model, geological uncertainty, ...Read more
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In mineral resource estimation, precise metal estimation of narrow vein deposits necessitates careful consideration of extremes in the data. In ...Read more
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Geostatistical methods are the backbone of resource estimation as they use spatial dependence to estimate values at unobserved locations. At ...Read more
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Core logging is the act of measuring the characteristics of drill cores to determine the geological nature of subsurface rocks. ...Read more
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A blind geophysical target refers to a mineral deposit that is hidden under barren country rocks and has no surface ...Read more
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Pathfinder elements are trace elements related to the target mineral, and which occur more widespread or can be detected in ...Read more
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Complex gold deposits require effective geostatistical procedures to determine the viability of the resource. First, let’s define key terms. Variogram ...Read more
