In this episode, our Executive Consultant Ian Glacken and Reconcilor Product Owner and Principal Consultant Rayleen Hargreaves discuss the Draft JORC Code with a focus on Reconciliation.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:05 Introduction and overview of Draft JORC Code
01:40 Stakeholders involved in the 2025 JORC Code
03:30 Definition of Reconciliation in the Draft JORC Code
04:30 Clarifications needed with Reconciliation terminology
05:45 Public consultation process and feedback
08:50 Historical vs. Production Reconciliation
15:30 Impact on Public Reporting Practices
16:40 Need for standardisation in Reconciliation Reporting
18:00 Importance of transparent terminology in Reporting
20:00 Potential for Global Reconciliation Standard
21:00 Addressing any ambiguities in the Draft JORC Code
24:00 Final thoughts and call for feedback

Join our experts as they explore the topic "Reconciliation Insights: Navigating the Draft JORC Code" in the episode 73 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Ian and Rayleen, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

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Please look for Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro. These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

In this episode, our General Manager of Snowden Optiro, Tarrant Elkington and Managing Consultant, Hamish Guthrie discuss the process of preparing open pit mining models and the challenges involved.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:55 Definition of a Mining Model
01:15 Process of Creating a Mining Model
03:20 Importance of a Mining Model
04:45 Modifications in a Mining Model – dilution and ore loss
06:15 Ways to incorporate dilution and ore loss into a mining model
09:30 Choosing the Right Application Method
12:30 Added Fields and Properties
16:30 Model Efficiency Adjustments

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Open pit mine planning model preparation in the episode 73 of the Fresh Thinking podcast. If you'd like to connect with Tarrant and Hamish, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This podcast episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts, @Google Podcasts.

Please look for Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro.

These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, tune in as our Executive Consultant Ian Glacken, Executive Consultant and Principal Consultant Jan Graham explore the topic of Commodity Series: Nickel Sulfide.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:05 Introduction
00:40 Experience with nickel sulfide deposits
01:30 Key types of nickel sulfide deposits
02:15 Estimation issues for structurally hosted deposits
04:40 Use of 2D modeling or seam modeling
07:20 Involvement with Nova Bollinger deposit
08:25 Estimation issues for disseminated mineralization
11:00 Geological models in nickel sulfide mines

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Nickel Sulfide Lithium in the episode 71 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Ian and Jan, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This podcast is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts, @Google Podcasts. These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry.

Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.