Geostatistics Notes for Practitioners

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 Explains practical geostatistics processes and functionality. Simplifies explanation of mathematical /statistical concepts and application. Provides a step-by-step guide to plan and model mineral resources. 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 practicing professionals.