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07 July 2025  |  11 July 2025

MRM 14 - An Introduction to Geostatistical Methods in Mineral Evaluation

Applications accepted until
23 June 2025
Short Course Coordinator:
Sanele Mbambo
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
07 July 2025 - 11 July 2025
Applications close
23 June 2025
Overview
This course covers aspects of inverse distance estimation followed by the establishment of the experimental semi-variogram and the fitting of model semi-variograms to the experimental data. This is followed by the application of model semi-variograms to estimation techniques, building on the concepts using one, two, three and then many data points. An introduction to geostatistical estimation methods are followed by Ordinary Kriging and cross-validation techniques. The course looks finally at the estimation of areas and volumes and ends with a brief outline of the variations on Ordinary Kriging.
Duration
Five Days
Format
Face-to-Face
Pricing
2025 Individual Module Rate - VAT Incl. = R23,580.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics:


    • Covers basic technical skills for estimating grade and quantity of raw materials prior to mineral development and extraction.
    • Provides essential knowledge, including an introduction to geostatistical methods in mineral evaluation.
    • Emphasizes reporting mineral resources and ore reserves in compliance with internationally accepted codes of practice.
    • Examines issues with inverse distance estimation techniques and introduces geostatistical estimation theory.
    • Teaches compilation and application of experimental and model semi-variograms for point estimation.
    • Explores geostatistical estimation methods, including the principles of Ordinary Kriging.
    • Covers cross-validation to test the validity of semi-variograms.
    • Applies theory to estimate average grades in selective mining units or blocks in an orebody.

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