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Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro

News and information from the world of geology and mining, Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro provides a new perspective on the mining industry and seeks to educate on best practice. Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors and investors. We help mine developers to advance their projects, mining companies to improve their operations and their professionals, and investors

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43 - IPCC - Inpit Crushing and Conveying - Part 2

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2022/05/24

IPCC offers economic and environmental gains for mining companies. In this part 2 of a 2-part podcast series, Tarrant Elkington, Snowden Optiro's General Manager talks to IPCC expert Phil Morris about the technical details, applications and benefits of IPCC. This episode at a glance: 0:49 Types of IPCC: Pit rim/out-of-pit crusher - Fixed IPCC - Semi-mobile IPCC - Fully-mobile IPCC 3:22 Most suitable applications according to mine complexity 5:04 Possible to get rid of all trucks? 6:00 When looking

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42 - IPCC - Inpit Crushing and Conveying

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2022/05/13

IPCC offers economic and environmental gains for mining companies. In this podcast, Tarrant Elkington, Snowden Optiro's Global General Manager talks to IPCC expert Phil Morriss about the applications and benefits of IPCC. This episode at a glance: 0:53 Introduction of Phil Morriss (yes, that's him laughing in the background!) 1:16 Phil explains what IPCC is 2:38 Benefits of replacing trucks with IPCC 5:17 Economic/Unit cost savings 7:17 Environmental benefits - carbon footprint reduction 8:48 Key

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41 - Economics of Project Development

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2022/03/16

In this podcast, Matt Mullins our Head of Advisory for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia talks about the economics of project development - honing in on the 7 fundamentals of project success. This episode at a glance: 3:32 Strategic thinking, Pre-feasibility study and Feasibility study – any of these more important? 6:36 The 7 fundamentals of project success 9:32 Why are independent reviews so critical? 11:32 The 4 prime metrics 16:06 What rate of return to expect? Further reading: The Report

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40 - Increasing productivity – a case study

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2022/03/14

This is the first podcast from Matt Mullins, our Head of Advisory for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. In this podcast Matt talks about his experience with creating value through increasing productivity. Matt’s vast knowledge, experience and the skills that he’s gained in his 40+ years in the mining industry, offer us invaluable information. This episode at a glance: 1:52 What are some of the big changes that you’ve witnessed over the past 40 years in the mining industry? 6:00 Capital

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39 - Part 2 of 2 – Multiple Indicator Kriging (MIK)

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2021/09/02

This is the 2nd podcast in a 2-part series that covers Categorical and Multiple Indicator Kriging, which is an increasingly popular mineral resource estimation technique. In this podcast, Optiro's Geology Director, Ian Glacken discusses the use and abuse of these techniques in mineral resource estimation, with our podcast host Justine Tracey. This episode at a glance: 1:00 Let's recap the concept of an indicator 1.58 What are the circumstances where MIK is required? 5.56 What are the key issues to

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38 - Categorical Kriging - what is it and when does...

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2021/08/18

This is the first podcast in a 2-part series that covers Categorical and Multiple Indicator Kriging, which is an increasingly popular mineral resource estimation technique. In this podcast, Optiro's Geology Director, Ian Glacken addresses the use and abuse of these techniques in mineral resource estimation. This episode at a glance: 1:00 What are these two podcasts about? 1:36 What exactly is an indicator? 2:33 What is categorical kriging and where would I apply it? 4:32 Could you use it in a more

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37 - Classifying mineral resources

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/05/25

The JORC code does many things, but it doesn't prescribe how to consistently classify resources. Optiro's Director of Geology Ian Glacken explains some of the techniques available to ensure consistency in this fifth part of the mini-series on the JORC code. In this episode: 1:22 When the JORC code is described as being principles-based, what does that mean? 3:16 So contrasting to other codes around the world, the JORC code is a good one, right? 4:33 Why can the JORC code be an issue for large

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36 - ASX Market Releases

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/05/11

There are plenty of ways to get it wrong and having to retract your ASX market release is best avoided. Optiro's Director of Geology Ian Glacken explains how to stay compliant to the rules in this fourth part in the mini-series on the JORC code. In this episode: 1:16 What's the general approach for resource and reserve market releases? 4:20 How does our process in Australia compare to the codes in other markets? 5:43 What sort of errors we do see with releases of exploration results? 9:01 What about

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35 - Table 1

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/04/27

Podcasts in the time of COVID-19. The name isn't a mistake: Optiro's Director of Geology Ian Glacken is talking about Table 1 of the JORC code, why it is there, misconceptions about it and how it can protect investors. In this episode: 0:57 Table 1 and the ASX listing rules - what are your obligations? 1:45 What are the rules regarding Table 1 and when does it need to get completed? 2:27 "If not, why not?" - what does this mean? 3:50 If I have generated a mineral resource estimate, do I need to fill

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34 - Metal Equivalents

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/04/13

Reporting your resource using metal equivalents is acceptable practice, if you follow the rules. In this episode, the second in a mini-series about misinterpretation of the JORC code, Optiro's Director of Geology Ian Glacken explains where miners are getting it wrong and potentially misreporting the value of their commodities. In this episode: 0:58 What happens if a competent person misinterprets or misreports something to the market? 2:18 What is a metal equivalent and why are we talking about it

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33 - RPEEE: is all hope lost?

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/03/30

Recent research undertaken by Optiro's Director of Geology, Ian Glacken, shows there are a number of reports on resources being made to the market that are based on tenuous assumptions. This episode is part of a mini series on misinterpretations of the JORC code. In this episode: 1:03 Is RPEEE hopeless? 2:08 What does 'reasonable' mean, actually? 2:51 What about 'eventual' and 'economic'? 4:16 Are we effectively defining ore reserves at the resource stage now? 6:03 What's causing you to be less

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32 - The resource model "sniff test"

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/03/16

Now that you've built up your resource model from the data it's time to submit it to the Bernard Schneider test. Optiro's Principal Geologist Mark Drabble explains some of the checks you need to perform to ensure your modelling is correct. In this episode: 0:49 What are some of the key issues you've seen in resource models? 6:05 How can we avoid coming out with "bollocks" in our models? 9:09 If you want to keep your models accurate, what are some of the techniques you can use? 13:50 What should we

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31 - From data to resource model

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/03/02

Interpreting data can be a daunting task and 'good luck' probably isn't enough to get you through! So Optiro's Principal Geologist Mark Drabble shares tips on how to get to the right answers in your resource models. In this episode: 0:45 Five years before you could use a computer to model 2:11 Are graduate geologists spending much time in the field learning how to collect data? 4:06 How should you get started in resource modelling? 6:45 What do I need to understand about the JORC code and

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30 - Bulk assaying techniques

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/02/17

Choosing the right technique to analyse your samples is an important decision and new technology is changing the game. Dr Simon Dominy joins Ian Glacken, Director of Geology at Optiro, to discuss new techniques including photon assay. In this episode: 0:44 What do we mean by 'bulk' assaying? 2:05 Why use BLEG or leachwell? 4:31 Why is photon assay a breakthrough? 6:52 What other bulk assaying techniques should we be aware of? 9:58 Where can we go for more information? For more information:

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29 - Bulk Sampling for Resource Validation

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/02/03

Bulk sampling can help you get a more accurate idea of how much ore there is to be mined, but you need to have the scale to do it and know when it is appropriate. Dr Simon Dominy joins Director of Geology at Optiro Ian Glacken to discuss where he has seen it used well in the past. In this episode: 1:07 Why do we need to do bulk sampling? 2:12 How do you define a bulk sample? 2:42 What are the key elements of a bulk sampling campaign? 4:28 What does bulk sampling cost? 5:08 What are some example

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28 - The travels of a geologist (part 4)

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/01/20

When you travel the world visiting mines, you encounter extremes in weather, altitude and travel. In this final part of the travels of a geologist, Director of Geology at Optiro Ian Glacken recalls how he almost got frostbite in an unlikely country and about potholes so big they could swallow a car. In this episode: 1:10 What has been the hottest and coldest places you've been as a travelling geologist? 4:05 Frostbite in Morocco (almost) 5:52 What is the highest mine above sea level you've ever been

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27 - The travels of a geologist (part 3)

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2020/01/06

The best jobs can be on the worst trips and the worst jobs can be in the best places. In part 3 of 4 of this series on travel as a geologist, Director of Geology at Optiro Ian Glacken tells us about some of the worst places he's been and the worst food poisoning he's endured, whilst keeping an eye out for some of the world's most rugged beauty. In this episode: 1:23 Where is the worst place you've been to as a consultant? 4:23 What are some other unfavourable places you've visited? 5:21 What about

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26 - The travels of a geologist (part 2)

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2019/12/09

Seeing the world as a consultant geologist can take you places, but some of them are a little too exciting to experience twice! Optiro's Director of Geology Ian Glacken recalls some stories including escaping a revolution, meeting Danie Krige on a pile of gold bars and having his clothes eaten by goats. In this episode: 1:00 Following C tutoring from Larry Page at Stanford, where did you travel next? 2:40 What were your first trips as a consultant geologist like? 4:57 Meeting the guys from Bre-X

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25 - The travels of a geologist (part 1)

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2019/11/25

If you want to see the world you needn't join the navy: geologists get to see the world and quite frequently, too. Optiro's Director of Geology Ian Glacken tells some stories about his early travels and what he learned, including honing his C programming skills with a young Google CEO Larry Page. In this episode: 1:05 Does working as a geologist lead to a lot of travel? 2:30 Is the travel enjoyable? 3:14 Was there much travel in the early years of your career? 11:43 Studying geostatistics at

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24 - Geological interpretation and modelling

Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro ·

2019/11/11

Should geochemistry be used more than structure? How can you get a 3D picture of a resource? And what are "coloured shapes around coloured numbers"? Optiro's Principal Consultant Mark Drabble joins Fresh Thinking to give an overview of geological interpretation and modelling. In this episode: 0:57 What is geological interpretation? 2:31 Why is it so important? 3:28 How do geologists interpret the information they see? 4:29 What are "coloured shapes around coloured numbers?" 7:22 What is the best way

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