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MINE 467 Geostatistics and Orebody Modelling Units: 4.50
This course introduces those principals of geostatistics used in evaluating grade distribution in orebodies from drillhole data. Basic concepts of spatial distributions, sampling, distance weighted averages, and variograms are covered. Cases from practice will be employed to illustrate concepts. Use of commercially available software to carry out geostatistical calculations and graphical representation will be made. Utilizing these techniques, students will develop a block model of ore grade distribution for an orebody and then apply this model to a mine pre-feasibility study in a subsequent course.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 1.5, Tut: 0)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 1.5, Tut: 0)
Requirements: Prerequisites: MINE 326, or GEOE 359 or permission of the instructor
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Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 16
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 14
Engineering Design 24
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze drillhole data to assess sample quality, define estimation units, obtain basic statistics, model the spatial continuity and link to the geological interpretation of the ore body.
- Develop a block model of resources of an ore deposit by applying different modelling techniques, understanding the estimation methods, and procedures for classification of resources and reserves.
- Prepare a mineral resources report of a real deposit following professional guidelines given by NI 43-101.
- Identify uncertainties in mineral resources and mining reserves and understand the concepts of conditional simulation.