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1. Introduction
University of Queensland
Earth Sciences
ERTH7002 - Ore Body Modelling
M I N I N G ASSOCIATES
Introduction
AIMS OF THE STUDY
Estimation DOMAINS
0.14
PROBABILITY
0.12
0.1
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
0
17.7
26.6
35.5
44.5
53.4
62.4
71.6
80.3
8.8
1
Values in A$ Millions
SOLIDS MODELS
DRILLHOLE DATABASES
ELECTRONIC DATA
Lithology Assay
TOPOGRAPHY
Structure
LINE DATA
Alteration
MAPS AND SECTIONS
HYDROLOGY
Geotechnical
Qualitative
Density
Good along layers (typically Moderate along vein (10s m) and Good continuity
100s m), poor or nil across( ms)
between layers
Fault definition often aided Grade and thickness variations Definition of cut-off
by soft data magnetics, Very high grade shoots zones
landsat, air photos Extreme grade outliers Higher grade areas
Facies pinch outs Structural control of shoots Characterising grade
Weathering profiles distribution in the higher
Erosion, younger units (eg grade sheeted veins
intrusives)
Large areas surface Small surface disturbance good Large areas surface
disturbance in highly populated areas disturbance that will be
Maximum area open at Mine water disposal heavy permanently altered
any one time metals, sulphur, acids, arsenic Acid generating mine &
Surface water run-off Cyanide in tailings waste rock
Rehabilitation Mine water disposal
heavy metals, sulphur,
acids, arsenic
Geology models
Using Block Models
Cell has fixed height but contains
22% layer A and 78% layer B
Integration of geotechnical
parameters into the geology and
resource models provides more
precise delineation of mechanical
domains for optimising and planning
support systems
tbo
tbo
eo
bo bo
bo eo
bo codes = wf A
bo & eo codes = wfbobo
B
lower of wf A or B = current DTM
actual base of economic mineralisation
50 metres
10100
whilst the base of the 10050
surface.
Block model for grades and
Solid wireframe enclosing
bulk density UP
suphides >9% copper
Outline of semi-massive
W
pyrite envelope
N SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH from drillholes
LENS LENS LENS
E
Vigar, Brisbane, October 1997