Internal vs. External Grade Dilution in Block Models: Concepts, Determination, and Modelling
Internal and external dilution are central to converting geological resources into realistic...
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Author: Join Damanik
Choosing the Ultimate Pit: “Optimize” vs “Maximize” in Open‑Pit Design
Open‑pit design always comes to a critical question: how big should the final pit be? This...
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Strategic Mine Planning in Feasibility Studies: Purpose, Parameters, Optimization, and Risks
Strategic mine planning is the backbone of a mining feasibility study. It transforms a geological...
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Risk Management, Exploration Results, and Resource Estimation: An Integrated, Risk‑Scored Framework
Mineral projects must link exploration data, resource models and risk management in a transparent,...
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Block Model Size, Kriging Accuracy, and Resource Classification: A Practical Overview
Block model design strongly influences how accurately tonnage and grade are estimated and how...
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