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News and information from the world of geology and mining, Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro provides a new perspective on the industry and seeks to educate on best practice. www.snowdenoptiro.com
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65 - Commodity Series - Gold
In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, join us as our International Regional Manager, Julian Aldridge, and Senior Consultant, Laurie Hassall, delve into the complexities of gold mining.
This podcast episode at a glance:
00:05 Introduction
03:50 Geological Environments and Deposit Styles
07:15 Experience Required for QP/CP in Gold
08:40 Mineralogy and Metallogeny
10:35 Mining Styles for Gold
12:50 Key Areas for Gold Mining Around the World
14:30 Future Outlook for Gold
17:40 Use of Byproducts from Gold Mining
Join our experts as they explore the topic of Commodity Series – Gold in the episode 65 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.
If you'd like to connect with Julian and Laurie, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.
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64 - Mining Geology and Ore Control
In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, tune is as our Executive Consultants Ian Glacken and Craig Morley explore the intricacies of mining geology, innovation and ore control.
This podcast at a glance:
00:05 Introduction
00:45 Discussing ore control and mine geology innovations
01:20 Problems and innovations: Example of high-impact, low-cost innovation
02:45 Integration of data innovation in ore control processes
04:10 Approaches to collaboration in mining operations
05:30 Innovative behavior and solutions in the mine value chain
Join our experts as they explore the topic of Mining geology and Ore Control in the episode 64 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.
If you'd like to connect with Ian and Craig, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.
This podcast is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts, @Google Podcasts.
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63 - Commodity Podcast Series – Tin
In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, tune is as our International Regional Manager Julian Aldridge and Senior Consultant Laurie Hassall explore the intricacies of tin mining.
This podcast video at a glance:
00:05 Introduction
00:40 Explanation of what tin is and its application
02:35 The geological environments and deposits styles commonly associated with tin
04:40 Discussion about where tin deposits are found around the world
06:20 The metallurgical and mineralogical considerations related to tin
09:00 Explanation how tin is typically mined
09:55 Explanation how tin is typically estimate and special considerations to be aware of tin modelling
Join our experts as they explore the topic of Commodity Series – Tin in the episode 63 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.
If you'd like to connect with Julian and Laurie, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.
This video podcast is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts, @Google Podcasts.
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62 - Open Pit Mine Planning Process
In this episode, our General Manager of Snowden Optiro, Tarrant Elkington and Managing Consultant, Hamish Guthrie discuss the open pit mine planning process.
This podcast at a glance:
00:05 Introduction
00:52 Defining what an open pit mine plan entails.
01:10 Reason and motivation behind creating mine plans
02:00 Process of creating an open pit mine plan
03:50 Expected outcomes of a typical mine plan
04:50 Addressing the time required for completing a mine plan
05:55 Discussion of frequency of updating mine plans
06:55 Exploring whether the mine planning process varies across different commodities
08:30 Recapitulating the key points covered in the discussion
Join our experts as they explore the topic of Open Pit Mine Planning Process in the episode 62 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.
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60 - Commodity Podcast Series - Copper
In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, join our International Regional Manager Julian Aldridge and Senior Consultant Laurie Hassall as they discuss all the specifics of the copper mining commodity.
This podcast at a glance:
00:08 Introduction
00:40 Explanation of what copper is and its application
03:07 The geological environments and deposits styles commonly associated with copper
04:30 Discussion about where copper deposits are found around the world
05:45 Discussion about untapped areas with future potential for copper deposits
06:25 Explanation of how copper is typically found through exploration and mined
08:20 The metallurgical and mineralogical considerations related to copper
10:00 Discussion on experience with copper projects and their specifics
11:40 Explanation how copper is typically estimated and special considerations
14:30 Thoughts on the future of copper
Join our experts as they explore the topic of Commodity Series – Copper in the episode 60 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.
If you'd like to connect with Julian and Laurie, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.
This podcast is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts, @Google Podcasts.
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59 - Commodity Podcast Series - Tungsten
In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, join our International Regional Manager Julian Aldridge and Senior Consultant Laurie Hassall as they explore the nuances of working with the tungsten commodity.
This podcast at a glance:
00:08 Introduction
00:45 Explanation of what tungsten is and its applications
02:18 The geological environments and deposit styles commonly associated with tungsten
03:50 Discussion about where tungsten deposits are found around the world
04:35 Explanation of how tungsten is typically found through exploration
06:00 The metallurgical and mineralogical considerations related to tungsten
08:20 How tungsten is typically mined
09:40 How tungsten is typically estimated
13:00 Special considerations to be aware of in modeling.
Join our experts as they explore the topic of Commodity Podcast Series – Tungsten in the episode 59 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.
If you'd like to connect with Julian and Lauire, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.
This podcast is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts, @Google Podcasts.
These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry.
Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.