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By Hugo Melo

Recent Advances In Mineral Resource Modelling

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In this dynamic and challenging time for the mining industry, SRK Consulting’s mineral resource consultants continue to stay up to date. Using the latest technological advances and considering regulatory developments, we can help our clients derive the most value from their mining assets.

Challenging market conditions have led to increased competition for cost-effective mineral resource modelling solutions. In response, SRK is applying advances in implicit three-dimensional geological modelling associated with innovative interpolation algorithms within specialised and traditional modelling software to provide faster and more accurate cost-effective modelling solutions.

The availability of increased computing power has allowed us to apply powerful geostatistical mineral resource estimation techniques. SRK is able to incorporate complex data sets and geological spatial controls of mineralisation into the mineral resource modelling methodology. The result?
More accurate and robust mineral resource models. By combining underground and surface exploration data sets, we can provide mineral resource solutions to operational assets as well as to developing projects.

Due to regulatory developments in recent years, the mineral resource discipline has consolidated reporting codes and standards to ensure consistent and accurate reporting of international mineral resources. SRK contributes to and supports this consolidation, taking advantage of its global footprint to provide seamless services to clients in all jurisdictions.

This newsletter documents case studies that highlight how SRK applies technology advances to meet evolving market demands, adding value to international multi-commodity exploration and operational projects.