Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro

We always appreciate insights from our attendees – they ensure our courses meet the evolving needs of the industry. Sofia Menezes, Mineral Resource Expert at Lundin Mining Corporation, recently joined us for the 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 course at the 𝐂𝐈𝐌 𝐌𝐑𝐌𝐑 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 on 19 October 2024.   Sofia shared, "This course has confirmed that my team is on the right track with reconciliation, though stockpiles can still feel like a bit of a ‘black box’. Something to watch.”   Our next Reconciliation course will be held on 13 February in Perth, with an online option available for those joining remotely.   Interested in bringing this training to your team? We also offer in-house sessions tailored to your specific needs. For quotes or bookings, reach out to us at training@snowdenoptiro.com.   #reconciliation #mrmrconference #miningindustry #resourceestimation #cimevents #professionaldevelopment #miningtraining #snowdenoptiro  

  This week, Dr. Leon (Leendert) Lorenzen led our 1-day "𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬" course for Chalice Mining Limited attendees at our Perth office.   Tailored for engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, plant operators, and other mining professionals, this course offers a clear, practical introduction to extractive metallurgy. This course is rated with 8 CPD hours by both The AusIMM and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).   Congratulations to Christine Smith and Harrison Stewart for successfully completing the course!   This course is also available as Onsite/Inhouse training that can be customised to suit your team’s specific needs. Please contact us at training@snowdenoptiro.com for more information.   #snowdenoptiro #miningtraining #mineralprocessing #metallurgy #miningindustry #perthtraining #cpdhours #miningconsulting #practicalskills #miningprofessionals #hybridtraining #perth #wa #inhousetraining

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2025 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! Join us in Perth, Western Australia, to expand your industry knowledge through expert-led courses designed for non-mining professionals connected to the mining industry. Register for all three courses and enjoy a 10% discount! 20 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 - 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 Presenter: Mark D. From exploration to mining, this course covers the essentials of geology. 21 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 - 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 Presenter: Chris Jones Gain a comprehensive understanding of mining processes and operations. 22 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 - 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 Presenter: Dr. Leon (Leendert) Lorenzen Learn key mineral processing techniques and their applications. All courses are also available as tailored in-house training, either onsite or online, to fit your team’s needs. Each training day earns 8 CPD hours. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/geHmzFyp To register or request a quote, email us at training@snowdenoptiro.com.

𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. Join our 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 1-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 on Monday, 18 November, available in Perth, WA, and online. Led by our Managing Consultant Susan Havlin, this course provides essential insights for optimising sampling strategies and reducing errors. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eFiSTKsY   This course has an 8 CPD hour rating from both The AusIMM and Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). To register on the course, please contact us at training@snowdenoptiro.com Snowden Optiro Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro #snowdenoptiro #professionaldevelopment #miningindustry #mining #geology #training #sampling #australia

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬. In this tech tip, Executive Consultant Paul Blackney talks about the application of machine learning methods for geological domaining. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gBpNZVRe Stay updated by following Snowden Optiro or subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gKAbpNY8 Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro #snowdenoptiro #miningindustry #geology #machinelearning #geologicaldomaining #miningprojects #miningeducation #techtips #knowledgesharing

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬. In this tech tip, Ian Glacken discusses the key considerations for defining the mine-to-mill changeover point in reconciliation. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gGEKMQ2x Stay updated by following Snowden Optiro or subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gKAbpNY8 Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro #snowdenoptiro #mining #miningindustry #geology #reconciliation #minetomill #miningprojects #education #youtubevideos #technicaltips #techtips #knowledgesharing

This week, our Senior Consultant in Geology, Dr. Gregory Zhang, delivered two more successful days of our 10-day Resource Estimation Training and Mentoring Program for the Pilbara Minerals Limited team. Congratulations to the participants: Bayley du Plessis, Caleb Lagat, Yan Xingjia, Sean Ryan, Stefan Nohel, and Taye John A.! Special thanks to Calvin Ferguson for organising this training for his team. Our 10-day Resource Estimation and Evaluation Program is provided as in-house training, with two training days per month over five months. This schedule allows teams to apply new skills between sessions while balancing regular work responsibilities. For more information about this program, reach out at training@snowdenoptiro.com. #resourceestimation #miningengineers #geology #trainingprogram #geologicalmodelling #mentorship #miningindustry #mentoring #resourceevaluation #mining

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬. In this tech tip, Executive Consultant Paul Blackney explains how data searches, maximum sample limits, and search range parameters impact the accuracy and outcomes of grade estimation in resource models. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gsepGxS3 Stay updated by following Snowden Optiro or subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gKAbpNY8 Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro #snowdenoptiro #miningindustry #geology #gradeestimation #miningprojects #miningeducation #techtips #knowledgesharing #resourceestimation #dataanalysis

Master the essential Excel skills every geologist needs in this intensive 1-day course. Join us in Perth on 4 December, led by industry experts Paul Blackney and Matt Walker. Specifically designed for mine and exploration geologists, this course provides powerful tips, tricks, tools, and templates to streamline your workflow and save time.   You'll gain a range of time-saving Excel skills to communicate findings more effectively and make better data-driven decisions.   To learn more about this course, click this link: https://lnkd.in/gcxb6W8w This course has an 8 CPD hour rating from both The AusIMM and Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). To register on the course, please email us at training@snowdenoptiro.com.au.   #snowdenoptiro #professionaldevelopment #miningindustry #geology #education #training #inperson #perth #excellskills #geologists #exploration 

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬. In this tech tip, Ian Glacken explains the critical role of process mapping in reconciliation and reveals how aligning key data points can transform the way you manage the mining value chain. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gdjMEz9F Stay updated by following Snowden Optiro or subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gKAbpNY8 Training for Mining Industry - Snowden Optiro #snowdenoptiro #mining #miningindustry #geology #processmapping #reconciliation #miningvaluechain #miningprojects #education #youtubevideos #technicaltips #techtips #knowledgesharing