Mineral Resource Evaluation | Geological Database Design & Implementation | Training, Reviews & Audits | Customisation

Detailed technical reviews of data collection, resource models and grade estimates. Reporting to international reporting standards (JORC, etc)

Database Validation

• Verification of integrity of database information
• Validation of drill hole
• Data and geological classifications
• Assessment of quality control programmes
• Sample collection protocols
• Density determinations

Review of Geological Interpretation

• Regional, local and structural geology
• Methodology used to define lithology, alteration and structure
• Characteristics defining oretype and mineralisation
• Geological interpretation of ore controls

Analysis of Geostatistical Parameters 

• Verification of statistical domaining
• Review of semi-variogram interpretation

Verification of Estimation Criteria

• Review of bock model parameters, cell size, search distances, etc
• Review of estimation parameters applied
• Suitability of estimation protocols applied
• Application of appropriate support corrections

Assessment of Reporting Standards

• Review reported grade-tonnage figures
• Assessment of reporting standards in accordance with industry standard reporting guidelines (AusIMM / AIG / JORC / IMM)