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02 November 2026  |  06 November 2026

Introduction to Statistical Evaluation of Mineral Deposits (MRM 4)

Applications accepted until
19 October 2026
Short Course Coordinator:
Beverley Segaetsho
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
02 November 2026 - 06 November 2026
Applications close
19 October 2026
Overview
This course provides the statistical tools and techniques essential for analysing ore body data and estimating mineral reserves with confidence. Covering both normal and lognormal distributions, hypothesis testing, regression methods, and grade-tonnage analysis, the course equips students to interpret geological data accurately and assess reserve reliability throughout a mining project's life cycle. Designed for professionals across geology, mine planning, metallurgy, surveying, and mineral resource management, it develops the problem-solving skills needed to evaluate ore reserves in complex or non-standard situations and supports more advanced work in Mineral Resource Management. 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, followed by assessments
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
    • Students' 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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