Introduction to Geostatistics

Snowden Optiro – Introduction to Geostatistics

Offered by Amanda Baker :: Saturday, March 2nd | On-site at PDAC

This one-day course uses practical exercises and activities to give attendees training in statistical analysis, spatial analysis/variography, and an understanding of estimation techniques. It is an excellent refresher course for managers, miners, engineers, and geologists as well as a practical introductory course for those wanting to learn how geostatistics fits into mining.

Topics include:

• An overview of where geostatistics fits into mining
• The importance of assumptions, data integrity, and geology
• Tools for statistical data analysis
• An understanding of variography
• Statistical inputs to estimation