Mineral resource estimation / Подсчет запасов месторождений полезных ископаемых

This book is about resource modeling. It explains important issues; it describes geological and statistical tools used in resource modeling; and presents case studies for illustration. The main intent is to avoid strict theoretical presentations, and focus on practical adaptations that result in good resource estimation practice. An understanding of the intrinsic limitations and weaknesses of the techniques and resulting models used is critical to success in resource modeling. This book fills a knowledge gap in the mining industry. There are many books available that describe geostatistical methods for resource estimation, but they tend to emphasize theory, and provide few or no guidelines for the necessary adaptations in practical applications. Those books generally dwell in geostatistical theory with more detail than this one does. On the other hand, there are a few "practical" resource modeling books, but they are either n ot comprehensive enough or do not contain enough theory to support or justify the methodology and procedures recommended. We attempt to balance both aspects.

Our target audience is geologists and engineers; either students in advanced undergraduate or graduate studies, or professionals just starting out in resource estimation. These are the professionals that are most in need of learning from other people's experience.