
News and information from the world of geology and mining, Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro provides a new perspective on the mining industry and seeks to educate on best practice. Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors and investors. We help mine developers to advance... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 175 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Natural SciencesEarth SciencesScience | |||

Platinum is one of the world's rarest and most geographically concentrated metals, with applications spanning the automotive, industrial, jewellery and emerging hydrogen sectors. But what does its evolving supply and demand outlook mean for the minin... more
Was the sample representative?
Every geological model, resource estimate, grade control decision and reconciliation result ultimately depends on the quality of the samples behind it. In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Melanie Bull... more
Tailings Mineral Resource Estimates can appear straightforward. The material has already been mined, crushed, processed and deposited in one location — but tailings facilities present their own unique set of technical challenges.
In this episode of... more
In Part 2 of our Fresh Thinking by @SnowdenOptiro two-part series, host Melanie Bully is joined by Senzeni Matondi to continue the discussion on why the most expensive mistake in grade control isn't necessarily mining low-grade material — it's makin... more
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Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro focuses on the practical side of geology and mining, exploring geostatistics, resource modeling, mine-to-mill reconciliation, and the role of uncertainty in planning. Episodes frequently feature Snowden Optiro consultants and guest experts from related firms, discussing techniques like conditional and localized conditional simulation, Indicator Kriging, and the integration of qualitative and quantitative risk into decision making. A standout trait is the emphasis on bridging theory and operational reality—turning complex statistical methods into actionable lessons for mine planning, resource estimation, and governance around reporting standards. The show tends to attract professionals in mining and geoscienc... more
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