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In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, tune is as our Executive Consultant Ian Glacken and Justine Tracey, Head of Advisory APAC discuss mineral resource estimation issues and intricates of gold deposits.
This podcast at a glance:
00:05 Introduction
01:10 Ian's Background and Experience with Gold
02:20 Justine's Experience with Gold Deposits
02:50 Key Issues in Estimating Gold Deposits
06:20 Estimating Disseminated Mineralisation in Intrusives
09:00 Challenges with Dual Commodity Mineralisation
10:25 Other Styles of Gold Mineralisation
12:00 Conclusion
Join our experts as they explore the topic of Gold Deposits in the episode 68 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.
If you'd like to connect with Ian and Justine, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.
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These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry.
Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, tune is as our Executive Consultants Ian Glacken and Craig Morley discuss the importance of value-based ore control, the evolving role of mining geologists, and the impact of AI and simulation in enhancing mining operations.
This podcast at a glance:
00:05 Introduction
00:55 Value-Based Ore Control
02:32 Geometallurgy and Its Importance
03:25 The Role of 21st-Century Mining Geologists
05:45 Simulation and Uncertainty in Mining
08:20 Future of Mining Geology and AI
10:30 Future Role of Resource Geologists and AI
Join our experts as they explore the topic of Mining geology and Ore Control in the episode 67 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 video 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.

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, join us as our Principal Consultant Chris Jones and Allan Earl, Executive Consultant, exploring the topic of underground mine planning process.
This podcast  at a glance:
00:05 Introduction 
00:40 Recent Underground Projects
01:05 Underground Mine Planning and Design Process
01:50 Specifics for Scoping Studies
02:25 Mining Method Selection
03:40 Development Design Layout
04:30 Preliminary Stope Designs
05:10 Mining Schedule Setup
07:10 Schedule and Reporting
08:10 Conclusion and Future Topics
Join our experts as they explore the topic of Underground Mine Planning Process in the episode 66 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.
If you'd like to connect with Chris and Allan, 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.

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.
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.

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.
These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.

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.
These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development.