Course Description:
This short-course involves a unique collaboration between SRK, providing industry-leading instruction on applied resource estimation, and Seequent, providing world-class geological
software. Attendees will be introduced to the use of practical estimation concepts and techniques to generate robust mineral resource estimates. Topics are focused on essentials needed for practitioners to consider
during mineral resource estimation while focusing on decisions that can be validated and reported in a manner consistent with industry standards. Topics covered include: data validation, exploratory data analysis,
domain analysis, calculation spatial continuity using variography, block modeling, practical estimation techniques, model validation, and reporting of mineral resources. All applied analyses and estimation concepts
are presented by experienced SRK consultants, while Seequent will have personnel on-hand to answer specific software-related questions.
Due to the condensed timeframe, it is assumed that attendees have reasonable experience using Leapfrog Geo (i.e. Leapfrog Fundamentals at a minimum) and have been introduced to basic concepts of geologic modeling and
domaining. This short course is not a traditional software training but utilizes the advantages and intuitive nature of Leapfrog Geo and the EDGE module to demonstrate and perform all analyses, estimation, and reporting
of mineral resources.
Attendees will gain familiarization with the following:
- How to apply industry standard resource estimation theory (using Leapfrog Geo + EDGE).
- Importance of data validation and domain analysis prior to estimation.
- Exploratory data analysis (EDA) and how to interpret the results to produce improved resource estimations.
- Practical geostatistics and how these concepts support robust linear estimation.
- Introduction to block models and sub-blocking concepts (as applied in Leapfrog Geo).
- Practical estimation techniques and modifiers/parameters that drive quality estimations.
- Basics of estimation validation and reporting.
- Attendees will produce at least one mineral resource estimation, validate the estimate, and report the final results.
Prerequisites:
- Leapfrog Geo Fundamentals Course (or sufficient working knowledge of Leapfrog Geo). Must have basic concepts of geologic modelling and resource domaining.
- Resource Estimation experience: This short course is not a traditional software training course but utilizes the advantages and intuitive nature of Leapfrog Geo and EDGE to demonstrate and perform all analyses,
estimation, and reporting of mineral resources.
What should I bring?
- Your trainer will contact you with instructions to access and download a Leapfrog licence for the duration of your training
- A Laptop, mouse and charger
- Lunch will be provided
Cost: $800 USD
Registration: Leapfrog Signup Page
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