Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro
Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro
Snowden Optiro
EP 158 | Part 5 of 7: Understanding Uncertainty in Mineral Resource Estimation
13 minutes Posted Apr 29, 2026 at 11:42 pm.
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In this episode of Fresh Thinking by ‪@SnowdenOptiro‬, Susan Havlin and Ian Glacken discuss uncertainty in mineral resource estimation and how Localised Conditional Simulation (LCS) provides a more practical framework for analysing geological risk and variability. The conversation explores:

  • Conditional simulation and uncertainty
  • Resource classification
  • Simulation versus kriging
  • Risk-qualified mine planning
  • Why preserving variability matters

Listen now to learn how modern geostatistical approaches are shaping the future of resource estimation.