Geostatistical Evaluation - 5 day Comprehensive Course

Perth: 9-13 July 2012

• Introduction to Geostatistics 9 - 11 July - Perth;  13 - 15 August - Brisbane 
• Bring your own data for Geostatistical evaluation 12 -13 July; 16 - 17 August Brisbane 

Get street-smart for China!

Xstract Mining Consultants invites all those working with Chinese counterparts within Australia and China to attend this exclusive training course. 

Mining Uncovered - 1 day course

When: Date to be confirmed

Where: Level 23, 333 Ann street, Brisbane, QLD OR Level 1, 1110 Hay street, West Perth, WA

The complete process of mining, geology and processing is a complex interaction of many disciplines, methodologies, and practices. Mining Uncovered explains the concepts and terminology in plain English  for the non-specialist.

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Mineral economics deals with the business of mining from a standpoint of broad economic theory, focusing on the specific aspects that are important to the mining industry that may differ from other businesses. 

Mining Process - 1 day course

Mining Uncovered explains the mining process from beginning to end and at level of detail designed for easy understanding.

Quality In, Quality Out - 1 day course

From the first rock sample at discovery, to the last truckload of ore that leaves the mine: a good operation cannot run properly without reliable data.

Take the Gambling out of Sampling - 1 day course

This course covers geological sampling theory and techniques for the minerals industry.  It illustrates how sample theory is used to control risk and ensure the sampling ‘error’ has a magnitude that is acceptable.  

In today’s modern mining environment, the more practical aspects of mine geology are sometimes forgotten or underutilised. Mine geologists have a unique and economically important role in many aspects of a mining operation, and this course gives a valuable overview of skills that can be applied to benefit your operation.

Geology Sampler - 1 day course

Mining companies employ geologists help find and mine their resources, but what do they do? Geology Sampler demystifies geology for the non-specialist, explaining concepts and terminology in clear English, without resorting to jargon.

Drilling methods - 1 day course

Exploration and mining companies drill exploration holes to help find deposits and define their resources: but how does this happen? Drilling Methods 101 demystifies drilling for the specialist and non-specialist, and explains the concepts and terminology in clear English, without resorting to jargon.

Mind What You Mine - 2 day course

This two day course is a primer in open pit mine planning, design and evaluation. It is designed in two halves: one day learning the technical aspects of reserve optimisation followed by a day of practical application. 

Doing the Numbers on Coal - 2 day course

This course introduces geostatistical techniques as tools to examine the continuity of coal quality and thickness parameters. 

This course teaches the practical application of resource estimation and is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge to become a competent resource estimator. Along with the ability to judge the quality of a resource estimate.

Exceptional Operational Geologist programme - 5 stage program

The programme is aimed at both entry-level and senior geologists who are seeking new challenges. The programme framework is the same but the specific inputs are varied according to the situation.

Xstract offers mentoring and courses in a range of areas, including:

• Data Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Geostatistics and resource estimation
• Whittle optimisation
• XPAC scheduling
• Mineral economics
• Cut-off grade theory and practice
• Mine optimisation
• Grade control and reconciliation
• Real Options Analysis
• Exceptional Operational Geologist programme