A Practical Guide to the Fundamentals of Mineral Resource Estimation

Presented by: SLR Consulting Ltd.

Summary: This short course focuses on the practical aspects of resource estimation, and includes easy to follow guidelines for navigating the principal decision points in a resource estimation workflow, including:

• The resource database
• 3D modelling including geological and resource domain building techniques and considerations
• Exploratory data analysis
• Outlier restriction tools (including capping)
• Compositing
• Trend analysis
• Incorporation of conceptual mining inputs (minimum thickness, cut-off grade)
• Interpolation design (search ellipse size and orientation, sample restrictions, etc.)
• Classification considerations
• Model verification tools
• Mineral resource reporting