Geostatistics Notes for Practitioners

<p>This book provides a practical perspective of all the processes involved in estimating mineral resources and reserves including mine-to-mill reconciliation. It provides an integrated step-by-step explanation of processes for performing each step including insight from academic and industry practitioners. Each chapter details a specific aspect of the estimation processes in a practical manner. It contains examples and case studies to illustrate the practical application of geostatistics in mineral resource estimation mineral reserve conversion and reconciliation.</p><p> Features</p><ul> <li>Provides a step-by-step guide with over 10000 lines of Python code for hands-on demonstration from start to finish for both linear and non-linear geostatistical methods.</li> <li>Explains practical geostatistics processes and functionality.</li> <li>Simplifies explanation of mathematical /statistical concepts and application.</li> <li>Discusses generalised examples to aid the process steps.</li> <li>Reviews processes involved in the mineral resources’ estimation and ore reserve conversion.</li> </ul><p>This book is intended for third-year and postgraduate students in Mineral Resources Management Geology Spatial Statistics and Mining Engineering as well as practising professionals.</p>