Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, tune in as our Executive Consultant Ian Glacken, Executive Consultant Andrew Scogings and Managing Consultant Susan Havlin explore the topic of Commodity Series: Hard Rock Lithium.

This podcast at a glance:

  00:05 Introduction 01:30 Lithium minerals: Variations and significance? 02:10 Mineral characteristics: Impact on lithium extraction? 02:56 Economic viability: Role of mineralogy in lithium deposits? 03:40 Exploration indicators: Key signs for lithium? 05:00 Mineralogical studies: Contribution to resource estimates? 06:30 Assaying techniques: Effects on lithium oxide results? 07:50 Domaining challenges: Issues in pegmatite modeling? 08:30 Contaminants: Concerns in lithium estimation? 08:55 Subdomains in pegmatites: Varying lithium content? 09:54 Drilling impacts: Influence on lithium exploration? 10:30 Geological modeling: Challenges in lithium deposits?

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Hard Rock Lithium in the episode 71 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Ian, Andrew and Susan, please reach out to them at [email protected].

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In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, tune in as our Executive Consultant Ian Glacken and Johannesburg-based Principal Consultant Senzeni Mandava explore the topic of compliance, specifically the similarities and differences between Australian JORC Code and South African SAMREC Code. This podcast episode at a glance: 00:05 Introduction 00:40 Brief comparison of SAMREC vs JORC and when they were updated 01:40 Explanation of a CPR 02:30 Mandatory items to be included in a CPR 03:50 Description of a Readers Panel 05:30 Overview of regulations in Australia 07:20 Comparison of Table 1 in SAMREC vs JORC 09:15 Differences in Table 1 Summary Join our experts as they explore the topic of Compliance in the episode 70 of the Fresh Thinking podcast. If you'd like to connect with Ian and Senzeni, please reach out to them at [email protected]. This podcast episode 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 in as our Executive Consultant Ian Glacken and Johannesburg-based Principal Consultant Senzeni Mandava share insights on industry trends in her local context, discuss ongoing projects, and explore African resource dynamics.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:05 Introduction 01:00 Overview of Johannesburg office and key roles 02:20 Focus on Johannesburg Practice and daily operations 03:50 Initiatives for Professional Development 05:13 Insight into the Steelmaker's Project and its unique aspects 09:30 Challenges encountered during site visits 11:30 Trends in Mineral Resources across Africa 14:10 Outlook on the South African Mining Industry for 2024 16:30 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts on mines in Africa

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Exploring African Mining in the episode 69 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Ian and Senzeni, please reach out to them at [email protected].

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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 [email protected].

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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 [email protected].

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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, 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 [email protected].

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These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry.

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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 [email protected].

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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 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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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, our General Manager of Snowden Optiro, Tarrant Elkington and Managing Consultant, Hamish Guthrie discuss the open pit mine planning process.

This podcast at a glance: 00:05 Introduction 00:52 Defining what an open pit mine plan entails. 01:10 Reason and motivation behind creating mine plans 02:00 Process of creating an open pit mine plan 03:50 Expected outcomes of a typical mine plan 04:50 Addressing the time required for completing a mine plan 05:55 Discussion of frequency of updating mine plans 06:55 Exploring whether the mine planning process varies across different commodities 08:30 Recapitulating the key points covered in the discussion

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Open Pit Mine Planning Process in the episode 62 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Tarrant and Hamish, please reach out to them at [email protected].

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