10233 (v.6) WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 511


 

Area:WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:5.0
Lecture:1 x 5 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:Ore value and concepts of orebody, cut off grade, dilution and grade control. Grade tonnage relationships. Sampling and geological mapping. Orebody models and modelling. Reserve estimation and classification.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the content of the syllabus sufficient to complete all practical work and assignments to the satisfaction of the unit coordinator and to achieve a pass mark in anytheory examination based on the subject matter.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: No prescribed references.
Unit Texts: AusIMM. (2001), Mineral resource and ore reserve estimation - the AusIMM guide to good practice, Monograph 23. Melbourne, AusIMM. Annels, A. (1991), Mineral deposit evaluation. London, Chapman-Hall. Clark, I. and Haper, W.V. (2000), Practical goestatistics 2000. North America, Ecosse.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Assignments and quizzes 20%, Datamine orebody modelling and report 20%, Final examination 50%, Mid-term exam 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Kalgoorlie CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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