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𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬! 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐉𝐎𝐑𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 is the topic of our just published Episode #73 of our 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gjzEUzzu. Ian Glacken our Executive Consultant and Reconcilor Product Owner & Principal Consultant Rayleen Hargreaves discuss the Reconciliation aspects of the newly released Draft JORC Code. This podcast video at a glance:   00:05 Introduction and overview of Draft JORC Code 01:40 Stakeholders involved in the 2025 JORC Code 03:30 Definition of Reconciliation in the Draft JORC Code 04:30 Clarifications needed with Reconciliation terminology 05:45 Public consultation process and feedback 08:50 Historical vs. Production Reconciliation 15:30 Impact on Public Reporting Practices 16:40 Need for standardisation in Reconciliation Reporting 18:00 Importance of transparent terminology in Reporting 20:00 Potential for Global Reconciliation Standard 21:00 Addressing any ambiguities in the Draft JORC Code 24:00 Final thoughts and call for feedback Join our experts as they explore the topic of Reconciliation Insights: Navigating the Draft JORC Code in the episode 73 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.   If you'd like to connect with Ian and Rayleen, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com. This video podcast is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms. Please look for Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro. These podcasts are for those working in the mining industry. Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development. Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro #mining #podcast #openpitmining #miningmodel #miningindustry #freshthinking #snowdenoptiro #geology #mineralexploration #miningconsulting #professionaldevelopment #miningadvisory #jorccode #reconciliation #publiccommenting #JORC #resources #reserves 

Our Snowden Optiro consultants, Ian Glacken and Gregory Zhang, joined other key industry experts at Datamine's APAC Geology Symposium, which welcomed over 150 professionals from across the sector.   Dr. Gregory Zhang presented on 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬?, exploring current practices and trends in Mineral Resource Estimation. Ian Glacken participated in an expert panel discussion on the proposed changes to the JORC Code, alongside other key experts. Ian Glacken shared his insight on the discussion, “𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘑𝘖𝘙𝘊 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 Emma Murray-Hayden 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 Northern Star Resources Limited, Steve Loach 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 BHP 𝘢𝘯𝘥 John Graindorge 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 Fortescue. 𝘓𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵.”   A big thank you to the Datamine team—Rebecca Frasca, Jonathan Graham, and Bruno Panachão Abilleira — for organising this industry-defining event.   #snowdenoptiro #datamine #mineralresource #AusGeoSymposium2024 #JORCcode #geologysymposium #miningconsulting #industryleaders #resourceestimation #perth #westernaustralia

In the article 𝐈𝐏𝐂𝐂: 𝐀 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 by Jonathan Rowland from North American Mining magazine, our General Manager, Tarrant Elkington, and our IPCC expert, Phil Morriss, share their insights on the benefits of in-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC). This popular article has now been republished in the The ASIA Miner and can be downloaded here: https://bit.ly/4dZX6VD IPCC offers significant economic and environmental advantages, addressing key mining challenges such as deeper pits, higher waste-to-ore ratios, and reducing carbon emissions. Read the full article to explore how IPCC can make a difference in your operations. Snowden Optiro Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro #snowdenoptiro #northamericanminingmagazine #asiaminer #education #mining #ipcc #sustainability #innovation #economicbenefits #environmentalimpact

Our Principal Consultant Vince Agnello and the client team conducted an in-depth site visit to three industrial mineral mines in Mpumalanga province, RSA, gaining valuable insights into operations and site-specific challenges. Follow Snowden Optiro for more updates on site visits, and how we’re helping clients overcome challenges in the mining industry. Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro #snowdenoptiro #mining #sitevisit #mineralmining #industrialminerals #sustainability #miningefficiency #mpumalanga #miningconsulting #operationalexcellence #miningchallenges #miningsolutions

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠! Our podcast Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro has achieved a Listen Score (LS) of 30 and is ranked in the Top 5% of podcasts globally, according to Listen Notes! With over 3.4 million shows worldwide, this recognition puts us among the top-performing podcasts, and it's all thanks to you, our amazing listeners and supporters! We’re dedicated to bringing fresh insights and perspectives to every episode, and we’re excited to see the continued impact. If you haven’t tuned in yet, now’s the perfect time! Check out our podcast channel here on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dQTs_GTN Our podcast is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts and most other good podcast platforms. Please look for Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro. Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro #snowdenoptiro #podcast #freshthinking #listennotes #toppodcast #globalrank #listenscore #podcastcommunity #freshperspectives #mining #miningindustry #geology #resourceestimation #education

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐌 2024 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲! Our Snowden Optiro team had a fantastic time connecting with everyone, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s event. A big thank you to all who visited our booth and took the time to chat with us!   𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 1 – 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋-𝐑: Rafaela Barbosa – Gerdau, Alex Souza - Gerdau, Breno Magalhães – Vale, Rodrigo Barbosa – Snowden Optiro, Geisa Pastor – Independent Consultant, André Maciel Machado – Itaminas   𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 2 – 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋-𝐑: Diego Amadeu D. – Vale, Fernando Oliveira – Agência Nacional de Mineração - ANM, Henrique Augusto Borges – Agência Nacional de Mineração - ANM, Rodrigo Barbosa – Snowden Optiro, Glauco Angeli – SAFM Mineração   𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 3 – 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋-𝐑: Rodrigo Barbosa – Snowden Optiro, Alexis de Souza – CBA | Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio, Breno Magalhães – Vale, Robson de Figueiredo Soares – ExactMiner, Deborah Alves – Vale   𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 4 – 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋-𝐑: Henrique Oliveira – Belgo Arames, Jário P. – JF Consulting, Rodrigo Barbosa – Snowden Optiro   #snowdenoptiro #datamine #dataminelatam #exposibram2024 #miningindustry #innovationinmining #miningtechnology #sustainabilityinmining #networking #industrytrends #brazilmining #miningprojects #globalmining #miningconference

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐩: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐉𝐎𝐑𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞. In this tech tip, Rayleen Hargreaves, Principal Consultant and Reconcilor Product Owner, demonstrates how Reconcilor supports accurate and transparent reporting in resource, reserve, and production estimates. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eTFmmZsv. Rayleen highlights comparisons and identifies variances, aligned with the latest updates to the JORC Code draft. Our TECH TIPS series delivers practical advice and technical insights straight from our experienced consultants, providing you with expert guidance for your operations. Stay ahead in the industry by following Snowden Optiro or subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dMjdv4_R Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro Snowden Optiro Datamine #snowdenoptiro #reconcilor #datamine #JORCcode #compliancetools #miningtechnology #resourceestimation #productionestimates #miningsoftware #transparency #reporting #techtips #geology #miningprojects #miningindustry #miningcompliance #technicalconsulting

Thank you to all our clients and industry friends for visiting us at the EXPOSIBRAM 2024 conference in Brazil! Our Snowden Optiro team had a fantastic time connecting with everyone and discussing exciting new and ongoing projects, opportunities, and industry trends. Check out some of the photos from our busy days at the booth! If you didn’t get a chance to meet our team, feel free to reach out at contact@snowdenoptiro.com – We’d love to hear from you. Photo 1 – Pictured L-R: Fabricio Aragaki Carvalho, Ana Carolina Diniz, Rodrigo Barbosa, Pablo Borges – Snowden Optiro Photo 2 – Pictured L-R: Fabio Garcia Machado EBAM - Empresa Brasileira de Agregados Minerais, Jony Peterson – Mino Mining Innovations, Rodrigo Barbosa – Snowden Optiro Photo 3 - Pictured L-R: Pablo Borges, Noeber Orsine - Latin Resources Limited, Rodrigo Barbosa, Clara Ferrari, MBA - Datamine Photo 4 & 5 – Pictured L-R: Guilherme Vanzela – EY, Rodrigo Barbosa and Henrique Vigário - AngloGold Ashanti, Fabricio Aragaki Carvalho – Snowden Optiro Photo 6 – Pictured L-R: Pedro Ladeira – Snowden Optiro, Fabricio Aragaki Carvalho, Rodrigo Barbosa Photo 7 – Pictured L-R: Aldrin Gustavo Martins - Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Minas Gerais - IFMG, Bruno César Ribeiro da Silva – Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Minas Gerais - IFMG, Rodrigo Barbosa, Vanessa Soares, MSc, PhD and Alexis de Souza - CBA | Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio #snowdenoptiro #datamine #dataminelatam #exposibram2024 #miningindustry #innovationinmining #miningtechnology #sustainabilityinmining #networking #industrytrends #brazilmining #miningprojects #globalmining #miningconference #opportunitiesinmining

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐩: 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬. In this tech tip, Vince Agnello, Our Principal Consultant in the EMEA region, shares insights on optimal capital spend per month and key factors for successful project execution. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gHyndysS Our TECH TIPS series delivers practical advice and technical insights straight from our experienced consultants, providing you with expert guidance for your operations. Stay ahead in the industry by following Snowden Optiro or subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dMjdv4_R Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro Snowden Optiro #snowdenoptiro #capitalspend #projectmanagement #miningprojects #miningefficiency #miningengineering #geology #techtips #miningtechnology #projectexecution #infrastructureplanning #juniorminers #midtiercompanies #projectsuccess #miningindustryinsights #technicaltips #vinceagnello #youtubelearning

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 #77: 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐉𝐎𝐑𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 with Executive Consultants Ian Glacken and Michael Andrew. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gBWgAqEh In this episode, our experts explore the proposed changes to the JORC Code regarding Competent Person regulation and share their insights on its impact on the industry. This podcast video at a glance: 00:05 Introduction 02:11 Overview of changes 05:35 Pros and cons of the CV scheme 07:05 Validation of the CV of record and responsibility 09:10 Commodity experience for CP 10:40 Need for declaring sampling, QC, and analytical techniques in CV 11:30 Updates to CVs for each sign-off 13:10 Alternatives to resumes 15:00 Regulation and Requirements for CPD (Continues Professional Development) 17:33 Prevention of mining disasters and regulatory responses Join our experts as they explore the topic "Draft JORC Code Update: Competent Person Changes" in the episode 77 of the Fresh Thinking podcast. If you'd like to connect with Ian and Mike, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com This video podcast is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, @Apple Podcasts and most other good podcast platforms. Please look for Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro.   These podcasts are for those in the mining industry.   Snowden Optiro - Mining Advisory, Consulting and Professional Development. Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro #minegeology #minegeologists #podcast #miningindustry #freshthinking #snowdenoptiro #geology #mineralreporting #mineralresources #miningcompliance #JORCCODE #DraftJORCUPDATE #CompetentPerson