Applied Mining Geology

Front Matter....Pages i-xx
Introduction....Pages 1-2
Front Matter....Pages 3-3
Mining Methods....Pages 5-18
Mine Mapping....Pages 19-37
Drilling Techniques and Drill Holes Logging....Pages 39-77
Sampling of the Mine Workings....Pages 79-85
Geotechnical Logging and Mapping....Pages 87-95
Dry Bulk Density (DBD) of Rocks....Pages 97-110
Data Points Location (Surveying)....Pages 111-115
Front Matter....Pages 117-117
Introduction to the Theory of Sampling....Pages 119-133
Quality Control and Assurance (QAQC)....Pages 135-159
Twin Holes....Pages 161-175
Database....Pages 177-183
Front Matter....Pages 185-185
Data Preparation....Pages 187-192
Geological Constraints of Mineralisation....Pages 193-205
Exploratory Data Analysis....Pages 207-219
Resource Estimation Methods....Pages 221-230
Front Matter....Pages 231-231
Introduction to Geostatistics....Pages 233-237
Variography....Pages 239-262
Methods of the Linear Geostatistics (Kriging)....Pages 263-286
Multivariate Geostatistics....Pages 287-290
Front Matter....Pages 231-231
Multiple Indicator Kriging....Pages 291-294
Estimation of the Recoverable Resources....Pages 295-308
Model Review and Validation....Pages 309-313
Reconciliation with New Data....Pages 315-320
Front Matter....Pages 321-321
Grade Uncertainty....Pages 323-333
Quantitative Geological Models....Pages 335-347
Front Matter....Pages 349-349
Principles of Classification....Pages 351-354
Methodology of the Mineral Resource Classification....Pages 355-363
Conversion Resources to Reserves....Pages 365-372
Balance Between Quantity and Quality of Samples....Pages 373-376
Front Matter....Pages 377-377
Lode Gold Deposits....Pages 379-390
Uranium Deposits (In-Situ Leach Projects)....Pages 391-404
Iron-Oxide Deposits....Pages 405-410
Bauxite Deposits....Pages 411-425
Mineral Sands....Pages 427-433
Back Matter....Pages 435-448