RESOURCE ESTIMATION USING SURPAC
A practical step-by-step guide using Surpac
LOCATION
Perth
DATE CHOICES IN 2013 11-14 June 15-18 Oct
This 4-day Resource Estimation course is co-presented by Snowden and Gemcom and has been designed to give you a clear understanding of the resource estimation process using Surpac. Participants will: Gain an overview of the resource estimation process Learn how to describe data using statistics Acquire an understanding of the fundamentals of resource estimation and how to apply them in practical estimation situations Learn the requirements for resource classification and how to practically apply them Get practical experience in estimation using Surpac software An overview of the resource estimation process The fundamentals of resource estimation The importance of geology and domaining Data validation and analysis Variography Methods of estimation, including inverse distance and ordinary kriging Model validation techniques Practical resource classification An introduction to advanced estimation techniques
The course covers the entire resource estimation process including:
Who should attend? This course is designed for geologists and mining engineers involved with or about to become involved with resource estimation. The course assumes a basic geological knowledge but does not assume any geostatistical knowledge. In order to maximise your understanding of the course content, you will need to have a basic understanding of Surpac file formats, macros, solids, geological database, and block modeling (except estimation concepts). Optional Surpac Refresher Day: If your Surpac knowledge is a bit rusty, it is suggested that you attend the Surpac refresher course with Gemcom on Monday 10 June/ Monday 14 October prior to attending the 4-day Resource Estimation using Surpac course.
Delegate feedback
Snowden prides itself on the standard of its courses and on the quality of its presenters. Feedback from our previous course participants includes the following: Great course notes which will no doubt come in very handy in the future. It was valuable to learn about the purpose of Variograms and their use. Theory was well explained in the morning and then well backed up in the afternoon practical session. All very relevant, topic well covered. It was wonderful to learn about the entire estimation process mainly using inverse distance and ordinary kriging.
The presenters' for this course will, depending on availability, be:
Lynn Olssen Senior Principal Consultant - Applied Geosciences BSc (Geology), University of Western Australia; Post Graduate Certificate of Geostatistics, Edith Cowan University; MAusIMM(CP) Lynn has more than 19 years experience in the mining indus try. Prior to commencing work with Snowden she worked in resource evalua tion and mining geology roles in Wes tern Aus tralian gol d and copper deposi ts . Lynn joined Snowden in April 2002 wi th skills in resource es tima tion, reconciliati on, geos tatis ti cal anal ysis, da tabase quality assurance a nd quality control and grade control . Since joining Snowden Lynn has worked on resource es tima tion projects and reviews for gold, copper, ni ckel , i ron ore, base metals, mineral sands and platinum reef deposi ts around the worl d. She provides techni cal mentoring to the mi ning industry a nd develops, maintains and presents many of Snowdens courses. Richard Sulway Divisional Manager - Applied Geosciences MAppSC, University of New South Wales; BAppSC (Hons) (Geology), University of Technology Sydney; MAusIMM(CP), Member of The Geological Society of Australia. Ri cha rd is a geologist wi th more than 20 yea rs experience in explora tion, mining and resource es tima tion. Since joining Snowden in 2004, Ri cha rd has worked on a range of projects worldwide includi ng gold, copper, iron ore, PGE, nickel sulphide, ni ckel la teri te and bauxi te deposits . Vladislav Trashliev Gemcom Principal Cons ultant-Geology Gemcom Software Australia Pty. Ltd. Vlad has more than 20 yea rs experience in the explora tion and mining i ndus try wi th a s trong ba ckground in structural geol ogy, resource and economi c evalua tion. He is an expert Surpa c user of all resource and geos ta tisti cal tools developed in the softwa re. During his ca reer he has applied his s kills in developing geotechni cal , gra de control , reconciliation and other s ys tems . He joined Gemcom a yea r ago as an economi c orienta ted geologis t wi th focus on professional consul ting servi ces , providing not onl y softwa re training but assisting in resource evalua tion, developing conceptual and producti on planning, and economic anal ysis of mineral projects throughout Australia and Asia. John Graindorge Principal Cons ultant Applied Geosciences BSc (Hons) (Geology), University of Western Australia; Post Graduate Geostatistics, Edith Cowan University; MAusIMM(CP)
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John has more than 13 yea rs experience in the Wes tern Aus tralian mining indus try, working pri ma ril y on underground na rrow lode gold deposits . Since joining Snowden i n 2005, John has gained resource evalua tion experience in Au, Au-Cu, Ni -sulphide, Pt-Ni-sulphi de, i ron ore and Bushveld pla tinum deposits , and has specialist skills in QAQC and sampling. John cus tomises sampling a nd QAQC training courses for companies and also develops and presents Snowdens courses .
Special Discount Offers:
PLEASE NOTE - SPECIAL DISCOUNTS OFF REGISTRATION FEE:
A 10% discount is offered to members of the professional associations listed on the registration form. PLUS A 5% discount is offered if 2 or more delegates, from the same company, register on a course, or if 1 delegate books on more than one course. PLUS A 5% discount is offered if paying by credit card
The course fee includes a comprehensive course reference manual, refreshments and lunch.
PLEASE NOTE: Please bring a laptop/notebook to the course
The only courses you will NOT need your laptop for are the following courses: Reporting Resources & Reserves - Sampling & Testing for Geometallurgical Programmes - Sampling High-Nugget Gold Deposits - Mining & Sampling Theory for Mine Technicians and Field Assistants - Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering - Rock Slope Engineering -Managing Mine Contacts - Open Pit Mine Planning - Understanding the Drill & Blast Process - Managing Risks & Realising Opportunities in the Mining Industry - Mining Finance for Non-Finance Professionals Geology for Non-Geologists Mining for Non-Miners Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists Ventilation for Non-Ventilation Professionals
OTHER TRAINING OPTIONS MENTORING Learn while you work on your own data
Our consultant will guide you to use due process while you work on your own data. Distance-mentoring You and the Snowden consultant are each in your own offices on your own computers. The distance-mentoring is live with you being able to talk to each other and see each others computer screens. The Snowden consultant: Will guide you to use due process while you work on your data Can view live displays of your computer screen while you work Can show you live displays and examples on their computer screen Can give you a live review while you work The advantages of distance mentoring are that there are no travel or accommodation costs and the mentoring is only charged PER CONTACT HOUR. The per contact hour gives you a stricter control of your budget as you only pay for the time our consultant is working with you - you do not pay for the time that you are working on your own. Mentoring at a Snowden office Snowden supplies an office for you to work in. You bring your own laptop, software and the data you would like to work on. You only pay per contact-hour of mentoring: You only pay for the hours that you request the consultant to guide you. This helps you control your budget and allows you to have guidance over an extended period of time without the big price tag! The cost is only per contact hour.
Mentoring at your office/site This is charged as a full-day of on-site mentoring. The client needs to cover the consultants travel and accommodation costs, and supply a suitable room for the mentoring.
ON-SITE CUSTOMISED COURSES
All our courses can be customised to suit your specific training requirements and presented either on-site or at a venue of your choice.
CONTACT AND REGISTRATION
For more information on Snowdens Training and Mentoring programmes, please contact: Diana Titren, Training Division Manager Tel: +61 8 9211 8670 Email
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PLEASE NOTE: ATTENDEES ARE TO BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOPS TO THE TRAINING PLEASE TICK THE COURSE/S, LOCATION, AND DATES YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND:
c Resource Estimation using Surpac
c PERTH c PERTH
c 11-14 June c 15-18 Oct
AU$5720 + GST = $6292
c Optional Surpac Refresher Day
(held prior to both above courses)
c 10 June
c 14 Oct
AU$1500 + GST = $1650
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c I am eligible for the 10% discount* because I am a member of the ___________________ professional association and my membership number is ____________________________ c I am eligible for the 5% discount because I am booking on 2 or more of the courses: c I am eligible for the 5% discount because I am paying by credit card:
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10% DISCOUNT* FOR MEMBERS
In recognition of the services offered by the associations and societies that uphold the professionalism within our global mining industry, Snowden would like to offer the individual members of the following professional associations a 10% discount off our public training course fees.
AIME The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers | AIE American Institute of Engineers | APEG Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC | AME BC Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia | CIM Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum | SEG Society of Exploration Geophysicists | El Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Per | IIMCh Instituro de Ingenieros en Minas de Chile | The AusIMM The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy | AIG Australian Institute of Geoscientists | AMEC The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies Inc | Engineers Australia | GSA Geological Society of Australia | GSSA The Geological Society of South Africa | SME The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration | SAIMM Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy | SEG Society of Economic Geologists | IMA Indonesia Mining Association | MNMA Mongolian National Mining Association | CAMESE Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export | Austmine Australian mining equipment and services export association | IMSSA Institute of Mine Surveyors of South Africa | AIPM Australian Institute of Project Management | SBG Sociedade Brasileira de Geologia | MSEG Mongolian Society of Economic Geologists | ECSA Engineering Council of South Africa | APGO Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario | GAC Geological Association of Canada | MAC Mining Association of Canada | OMA Ontario Mining Association | PDAC Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada | CCPE Canadian Council of Professional Engineers | IAGI Indonesian Association of Geologists | GSM Geological Society of Malaysia | AZMEC Association of Zambian Mineral Exploration Companies
