Here’s a central truth. Geology is the single most important aspect of resource estimation. It beats geostatistics. It defines sampling requirements. It control sample quality. Get the geology wrong and […]
The Reconciliation Myth #9 – When in doubt…. scream and shout
What is ore? It’s a word I’ve tried to eliminate from my vocabulary because it’s hard to pin down. One man’s (or woman’s) ore is another’s waste and vice versa. […]
The truth about estimation #3 – How to log a drill hole (for mine and resource geologists)
When I first walked into Mt Isa as a young graduate geologist I’d seen a total of 4-5 diamond drill holes in my entire life. One of those was from […]