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Geology for the Gold Mining Industry

5 day course
Maximum 12 delegates
6 upcoming dates
US$3,950

Led by Internationally-experienced specialist in mining and minerals

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Strengthening Orebody Knowledge, Grade Control and Operational Decision-Making

This specialised 5-day training programme is designed for professionals working within active gold mining operations who are responsible for orebody definition, grade control, and production reconciliation. The course focuses on strengthening geological data capture, interpretation, and modelling skills that directly support operational decision-making. Through a structured progression from geological data foundations to reconciliation and continuous improvement, participants gain practical insight into how geology underpins mine planning, ore recovery, and dilution control. The programme combines applied geological theory with operational best practice, equipping delegates to improve model confidence, reduce uncertainty, and maximise value throughout the mining cycle.

Why this course is important

Accurate geological understanding is critical to the success and profitability of gold mining operations. This course addresses the real operational challenges faced in active mines, including ore continuity, grade variability, dilution, and reconciliation between modelled and actual production. By developing stronger geological controls and improving the integration between geology, mining, and metallurgy, participants learn how to enhance ore recovery while minimising losses. The programme also strengthens compliance with resource classification and reporting standards, supporting better technical governance, improved forecasting, and more reliable mine planning decisions.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Mining geologists involved in grade control and orebody definition
  • Mining engineers working closely with geological models
  • Metallurgists supporting reconciliation and plant performance
  • Technical professionals contributing to short- and medium-term mine planning
  • Specialists seeking to strengthen applied geological skills in operational environments

What you will learn

Across five technically focused days, participants will gain practical capability in:

  • Geological data management, sampling, logging, and structural mapping
  • Geological interpretation techniques to support mine decision-making
  • Orebody characterisation and the fundamentals of geostatistics
  • Spatial data analysis and its application in operational mine optimisation
  • Resource estimation, classification, validation, and block model maintenance
  • Grade control principles and integration with stope design and production planning
  • Short-range estimation techniques in dynamic mining environments
  • Mineral resource estimation workflows and model construction
  • Economic evaluation, sensitivity analysis, and reconciliation processes
  • Identifying production variances, root causes, operational bottlenecks, and continuous improvement strategies

Participants are taught by a Chartered Geologist with over 19 years of experience across exploration, production, resource estimation, and mine planning, ensuring the learning is grounded in real operational practice.

What participants say

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  • Fantastic course with a very knowledgeable instructor. I gained a much clearer understanding of how geology supports production planning. My favourite part was learning practical tools for identifying variance and driving continuous improvement.
    Mark, Mining Engineer — Metals & Minerals
  • Outstanding delivery and depth of knowledge. The sessions on geostatistics and reconciliation were particularly strong. I really valued learning how to compare model forecasts with mill output more effectively.
    Fatima, Resource Evaluation Specialist — Mining
  • The speaker was excellent—clear, experienced, and very practical. I learned how to improve grade control and block model confidence. What I enjoyed most was linking geological interpretation directly to production outcomes. Highly practical and directly applicable to site operations.
    Joseph, Senior Mining Geologist — Gold Mining

Your course leader

Internationally-experienced specialist in mining and minerals

The instructor for this course is a Chartered Geologist; he holds an MSc in Mining Geology from Camborne School of Mines and is a Fellow of the Geological Society. He has over 19 years’ experience in the mining and minerals industry, having worked in all aspects of minerals projects including exploration, production, resource estimation and mine planning. He has successfully managed project evaluations resulting in the start-up of new mining operations, and produced resource estimates for world class deposits as well as small technically complex mineral projects, covering a broad range of commodities including precious metals, base metals and industrial minerals.

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