Using QAQC Results in Resource Classification in a Spatial Context

Sandy Sen Alan Miller Sia Khosrowshahi

Presentation Overview
Introduction Resource Classification Sampling and QAQC Case Study
Spatial Assessment Indicator

Conclusions

Introduction
Mineral Resource classification is governed by various reporting codes These codes require the estimated Mineral Resources be classified based on:
Relative confidence in tonnage/grade computations Confidence in geological and grade continuity Quantity and spatial arrangement of data Quality of data

Sampling and QAQC

An adequate QAQC programme provides an indication of reliability of the drill hole data Standard Sample is submitted to monitor the accuracy Duplicate Sample is submitted to monitor the repeatability at different stages of the sample preparation and assaying procedures

Sampling and QAQC

Case Study
Oldest Not so recent Recent

Case Study
Defined geological domains Number of drill holes used to estimate the block Distance for the first n samples Kriging search radii Slope of regression between true and estimated grades

Spatial Assessment
Oldest Not so recent Recent

Spatial Assessment
Oldest Not so recent Recent

Spatial Assessment
Oldest Not so recent Recent

Indicator
Oldest Not so recent Recent

Indicator

Original Classification

Estimated HARD Category

Conclusion
Associating QAQC data to geographical location allows the evaluation of the confidence of the assay data used for resource estimation This will assist in the classification of the resource The ability to visualise and to spatially estimate the sampling and assaying quality can help to understand and control the impact of the data quality on estimating a mineral resource.