52 - Validation of Mineral Resource Models

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Executive Consultant Ian Glacken, Principal Geostatistician Dr. Oscar Rondon and Anthony Cook, Product Manager - Supervisor, come together to discuss Validation of Mineral Resource Models.

They explore the reasons behind validation, the different types available, and the tools at our disposal.

This podcast at a glance:

00:00 - Ian introduces his guests, Oscar Rondon and Ian Glacken. 
00:40 - Ian presents the podcast topic. 
01:05 - Anthony explains why we need to validate the Mineral Resource Block Models. 
02:10 - These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry.Anthony discusses key approaches to validation 
03:40 - Oscar briefly explains the theory of the discrete Gaussian approach 
04:40 - Anthony outlines the tools available in Supervisor for model validation 
05:50 - Oscar explains how the discrete Gaussian Change of Support is implemented in Supervisor and how it works 
06:30 - Anthony gives us a sneak peak into new future Supervisor versions, designed to aid geologists in model validation. 
08:00 - Oscar anticipates the use of new tools, such as AI or simulations, in the future to validate block models. 

Join our experts as they explore this fascinating subject of Validating Mineral Resource Models in episode 52 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Ian, Oscar or Anthony, please reach out to them at [email protected].

This podcast is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, Stitcher, @Apple Podcasts, @Google Podcasts These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry.

These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry.