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13 April 2026  |  17 April 2026

Introduction to Statistical Evaluation of Mineral Deposits (MRM 4)

Applications accepted until
30 March 2026
Short Course Coordinator:
Sanele Mbambo
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
13 April 2026 - 17 April 2026
Applications close
30 March 2026
Overview
This course develops practical skills in data interpretation, estimation of ore reserves, and statistical analysis. Key topics include hypothesis testing, regression methods, trend surface analysis, and grade-tonnage curve estimation — critical tools in predicting mineral reserve reliability throughout a mine's lifecycle. By the end of the course, students will be able to quantify relationships between variables, identify regression effects, and apply statistical models to evaluate uncertainty and inform strategic mine decisions. Ideal for current evaluation staff in MRM, mine surveyors, geologists, and planners, this course strengthens technical competency in ore body assessment. It can be completed as a standalone module or taken as part of the Advanced Mineral Resource Management Certificate pathway. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
5 Weeks
Format
Daily classes (08:30–16:30) for 1 week
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R24,500.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics:

      • Descriptive statistics
      • Inference from Normal distributions
      • Estimation of mean and standard deviation
      • Confidence levels on parameters
      • Hypothesis testing
      • Student's t and f - ratio tests correlation and regression methods
      • Tests of significance
      • Multivariate regression and trend surface analysis
      • Inference from lognormal distributions
      • Estimation of mean and confidence levels
      • Grade/tonnage curves and the Volume Variance Effect
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