In this episode, Susan Havlin, our Managing Consultant Geology and Gregory Zhang, our Senior Geology Consultant explore the impact of trends in resource data, methods to identify and address them, and advanced techniques like principal component analysis and universal kriging to improve estimation accuracy.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:10 Introduction
00:55 Why trends in data matter
01:42 Common methods to identify trends
03:45 Problems caused by trends in estimation
04:30 Mitigating trends with search parameters
05:25 Principal component analysis and universal kriging
07:55 Applying these methods
09:00 Universal kriging explained
10:45 Using these methods vs domaining
11:55 Limitations of these methods

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Detrending in the episode 92 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Susan and Gregory, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This podcast episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, and @Apple Podcasts.

These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

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In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Executive Consultant Ian Glacken and Senior Consultant Dr. Gregory Zhang discuss declustering techniques, their practical applications, and how to address challenges in resource validation.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:05 Introduction
00:30 The reason to decluster data
01:30 Explanation of how cell declustering works
02:05 Key uncertainties and parameters in cell declustering
03:51 Defining volume in polygonal declustering
06:30 Issues with using nearest-neighbour estimates for declustering
08:10 Solutions for addressing problems with nearest-neighbour models
08:50 Limitations of declustering algorithms and ways to address them
10:45 Summation of the kriging weights technique

Join our experts as they explore the topic of 'Declustering Techniques' in the episode 91 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Ian and Greg, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This podcast episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts, @Google Podcasts.

These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

In this episode, our experts Tarrant Elkington, General Manager, and Sarah de Vries, Principal Consultant, discuss trolley assist technology and its applications in mining.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:05 Introduction
00:45 What is trolley assist?
01:45 Experience with trolley assist
02:40 Worldwide use of trolley assist
03:00 Challenges and hurdles for implementation
04:20 Suitability for different mine configurations
05:50 Diesel versus power cost considerations
08:10 Integration with battery technology
09:40 Underground applications
11:00 Challenges unique to underground use

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Trolley Assist in the episode 90 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Tarrant and Sarah, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This podcast episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, and @Apple Podcasts.

These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Executive Consultant Ian Glacken and Principal Consultant Frank Blanchfield delve into effective management of mining studies.

They explore the purpose of mining studies, essential success factors, the timing of supporting studies, and practical tips for navigating the entire process.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:05 Introduction
00:50 Purpose of doing mining studies
02:10 Key aspects of a successful mining study
04:55 Logistics and timing of supporting studies
09:00 Types of mining studies beyond scoping, pre-feasibility, and feasibility 10:00 Advice for managing mining studies effectively
12:00 Final thoughts

Join our experts as they explore the topic of 'Managing mining studies' in the episode 89 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Ian and Frank, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This podcast episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts, @Google Podcasts.

These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

In this episode, our experts Tarrant Elkington, General Manager, and Sarah de Vries, Principal Consultant, discuss the latest advancements in underground mine electrification, including emerging technologies, ventilation and health benefits, economic considerations, and the challenges of transitioning to battery-electric equipment in mining operations.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:05 Introduction
00:50 What is mine electrification?
01:45 What are some of the newer technologies for mine electrification?
03:15 Is it possible to remove almost all diesel from an underground mine?
04:15What are the ventilation benefits of electrifying underground mines?
06:45 Is it economically viable to electrify underground mines?
07:50 What are some of the challenges to making mine electrification work?

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Underground Mine Electrification in the episode 88 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Tarrant and Sarah, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This podcast episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, and @Apple Podcasts.

hese podcasts are for those working in the mining industry.

Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

In this episode, Julian Aldridge, Managing Consultant - EMEAA, and Laurie Hassall, Senior Consultant, discuss the critical factors and strategies for managing mining operations near cut-off grades, focusing on efficiency and optimisation.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:05 Introduction
00:50 Challenges Near the Cut-Off Grade
02:50 Managing Dilution
04:20 Role of Grade Control
06:00 Cost Implications of Mining Near Cut-Off Grades
07:12 Innovative Solutions

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Cut-off Grades in the episode 87 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Julian or Laurie, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This podcast episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, and @Apple Podcasts.

These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry.

Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

In this episode, Danny Tolmer, Regional Manager - North America, and Gordon Webb, Senior Consultant - Mining, explore the critical aspects of open pit mine planning, focusing on pit phasing strategies, optimisation techniques, and the challenges involved in designing efficient, cost-effective phases.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:05 Introduction to Open Pit Mine Planning and Pit Phasing
01:30 Overview of Open Pit Mine Planning Process
04:10 Explanation of Phases and Their Importance
05:30 Criteria for Choosing Phases
06:50 Sizing Each Phase
09:00 Challenges in Phase Design
10:30 Typical Number of Phases in a Pit
12:00 Indicators for Adding More Phases
14:15 How Software Has Improved Pit Phasing

Join our experts as they explore the topic of The Importance of Pit Phasing in Open Pit Mine Planning in the episode 86 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Danny or Gordon, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This podcast episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, and @Apple Podcasts.

These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

In this episode, Julian Aldridge, Managing Consultant - EMEAA and Laurie Hassall - Senior Consultant, explore how cut-off grades determine mining profitability by separating ore from waste based on costs and market factors.

This podcast episode at a glance:

000:05 Introduction
00:15 Definition of cut-off grade
01:00 Impact of extraction costs on cut-off grade
02:30 Other variables affecting cut-off grade
03:20 Inclusion of capex in cut-off grade
03:50 Types of cut-off grades
04:36 Calculating cut-off grade for polymetallic ores
06:40 Role of recovery rates in dynamic cut-off grade

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Cut-off Grades in the episode 85 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Julian or Laurie, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This video episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, and @Apple Podcasts.

These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.