Mine Survey and Reconciliation
About this course

Overview

The gap between planned, mined and milled is where an operation tells the truth about itself. This covers survey control, volumetric measurement, and the reconciliation practice that turns that gap into something you can explain and act on.

What you will be able to do

Learning outcomes

  • Set up reliable survey control
  • Calculate mined volumes and tonnages
  • Run a plan-mine-mill reconciliation
  • Identify sources of reconciliation variance
  • Report production figures with confidence
What the course sets out to do

Course objectives

  • Establish and maintain survey control
  • Measure volumes and quantities accurately
  • Reconcile plan, mine, and mill figures
  • Quantify and manage measurement error
  • Support grade control with survey data
Course content

Modules

01

Survey control

Establishing and maintaining control networks and datums underground and surface.

02

Volumetric measurement

Survey methods and calculation of volumes and tonnages.

03

Grade control support

How survey feeds grade control and short-term planning.

04

Reconciliation principles

The plan-mine-mill chain and where value is gained or lost.

05

Variance analysis

Locating and explaining reconciliation discrepancies.

06

Reporting and assurance

Producing credible, auditable production and reconciliation reports.

Who it is for

Target audience

Mine surveyors, technical services staff, and production accountants in surface and underground operations.

Before you start

Prerequisites

A mine survey, geology or production reporting background.

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