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In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Rayleen Hargreaves, Principal Consultant and Reconcilor Product Owner discusses Declared Ore Mined (DOM) with Ian Glacken, Executive Consultant with Snowden Optiro. What is the meaning of DOM, where does it fit in reconciliation, and what are the pros and cons of using DOM as one of the cornerstones of mine reconciliation are some of the topics discussed in this episode.
Both Rayleen and Ian are passionate advocates for continuous improvement via reconciliation across the entire mining value chain.
This podcast at a glance:
1:16 How do you define DOM and how does it fit into the Mine Value Chain?
2:17 Why do you think that some mines or companies choose to use DOM and other companies use recalculated or factored mill figures?
3:24 What are the issues with stockpiles and DOM?  Does it depend upon where the stockpiles are?  How should we decide which stockpiles should be included in the DOM calculation?
5:24  Are there better options than using DOM? What does that say about the ‘boundary’ between the mine and the plant?
6:50  How are the reconciliation figures handled in Reconcilor?
8:30 Would you incorporate the stockpile delta in the mine figures or mill figures when designing a reconciliation system?
If you would like to speak to either Ian or Rayleen about Declared Ore Mined and/or Reconcilor, here are their contact details:
Ian Glacken ian.glacken@snowdenoptiro.com
Rayleen Hargreaves rayleen.hargreaves@snowdenoptiro.com

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In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Rayleen Hargreaves, Principal Consultant and Reconcilor Product Owner discusses Reconciliation and Moisture with Ian Glacken, Executive Consultant with Snowden Optiro. Both Rayleen and Ian are passionate advocates for continuous improvement via reconciliation across the entire mining value chain.
This podcast at a glance:
0:57 Why is moisture or contained water important in reconciliation?
3:32 Is there a reason some companies ignore the moisture factor?
6:36 Could we just take the moisture measurements at the plant?
8:56 How can we get a better mine moisture measurement?
11:15 How should we handle moisture across the reconciliation work flow?
If you would like to speak to either Ian or Rayleen about Reconciliation and/or Reconcilor, here are their contact details:
Ian Glacken ian.glacken@snowdenoptiro.com
Rayleen Hargreaves rayleen.hargreaves@snowdenoptiro.com

In this episode, Rayleen Hargreaves, Principal Consultant and Reconcilor Product Owner discusses Reconciliation versus Rescaling with Ian Glacken, Executive Consultant with Snowden Optiro. Both Rayleen and Ian are passionate advocates for continuous improvement via reconciliation across the entire mining value chain.
This podcast at a glance:
1:05 Definition of reconciliation
2:07 What is the differrence between reconcilation and rescaling
6:20 The pros and cons of rescaling data
8:55 Is there a commodity group leading the charge in best practice reconciliation or is it being driven from a company level?
10:45 Is there a value in rescaling data when different sources, like Sub-level caves, block caves and stopes are involved in feeding material to the plant during the month?
If you would like to speak to either Ian or Rayleen about Reconciliation and/or Reconcilor, here are their contact details:
Ian Glacken ian.glacken@snowdenoptiro.com
Rayleen Hargreaves rayleen.hargreaves@snowdenoptiro.com

To celebrate the 20-year Anniversary of Reconcilor, Rayleen Hargreaves our Reconcilor Product Owner chats to Craig Morley Anglo American’s Head of Mining Geosciences and Reconciliation about the key roles they have played in the genesis, development and roll out of the reconciliation software Reconcilor. Prior to joining Anglo American, Craig was with Snowden for 18 years and it was during this time that Reconcilor was born. Here we are 20 years later and Reconcilor is working its magic on 31 mine sites around the world.
This podcast at a glance:
1:22 Introduction
1:22 What led to the development of Reconcilor?
2:32 What are the most important features that were developed during your time at Snowden?
2:40 Automation of data capture
4:06 Prognostication – predicting the future
4:39 What is the most asked question about how Reconcilor works?
4:27 How did you get Reconcilor recognised globally?
7:45 What do you think is the most meaningful feature of Reconcilor?
9:37 How does Reconcilor differ today from how it was in the past - and now looking into the future?
12:00 Where has Reconcilor taken you around the world – where to next?
If you would like a demonstration of how Reconcilor works and how it could help your mine site, please contact Rayleen Hargreaves: contact@snowdenoptiro.com
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IPCC offers economic and environmental gains for mining companies. In this part 2 of a 2-part podcast series, Tarrant Elkington, Snowden Optiro's General Manager talks to IPCC expert Phil Morris about the technical details, applications and benefits of IPCC.
This episode at a glance:
0:49 Types of IPCC: Pit rim/out-of-pit crusher - Fixed IPCC - Semi-mobile IPCC - Fully-mobile IPCC
3:22 Most suitable applications according to mine complexity
5:04 Possible to get rid of all trucks?
6:00 When looking for savings - retrofit and mine planning
7:54 Benefits of IPCC for both retrofit and at initial mine planning
12:01 Desktop study a useful indicator
12:46 Greatest technical challenge of IPCC
If you would like to discuss the application of IPCC for your mine site or would like more information, please contact either Tarrant Elkington or Phil Morris: contact@snowdenoptiro.com
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IPCC offers economic and environmental gains for mining companies. In this podcast, Tarrant Elkington, Snowden Optiro's Global General Manager talks to IPCC expert Phil Morriss about the  applications and benefits of IPCC.
This episode at a glance:
0:53 Introduction of Phil Morriss (yes, that's him laughing in the background!) 1:16 Phil explains what IPCC is 2:38 Benefits of replacing trucks with IPCC 5:17 Economic/Unit cost savings 7:17 Environmental benefits - carbon footprint reduction 8:48 Key drivers to get best benefits from ICC 14:36 Anything against using IPCC? 16:50 Future of IPCC and its application If you would like to discuss the application of IPCC for your mine site or would like more information, please contact either Tarrant Elkington or Phil Morris: contact@snowdenoptiro.com 
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