Geostatistics Notes for Practitioners

By Glen T. Nwaila, Leon C.K. Tolmay, Mark Jason Burnett, et al.

This book provides a practical perspective of all the processes involved in estimating mineral resources and reserves, including mine-to-mill reconciliation. It provides an integrated step-by-step explanation of processes for performing each step, including insight from academic and industry practitioners. Each chapter details a specific aspect of the estimation processes in a practical manner. It contains examples and case studies to illustrate the practical application of geostatistics in mineral resource estimation, mineral reserve conversion, and reconciliation.

Features

Provides a step-by-step guide with over 10,000 lines of Python code for hands-on demonstration, from start to finish, for both linear and non-linear geostatistical methods. Explains practical geostatistics processes and functionality. Simplifies explanation of mathematical /statistical concepts and application. Discusses generalised examples to aid the process steps. Reviews processes involved in the mineral resources' estimation and ore reserve conversion.

This book is intended for third-year and postgraduate students in Mineral Resources Management, Geology, Spatial Statistics, and Mining Engineering, as well as practising professionals.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 103259926X
• ISBN13: 9781032599267
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"