29 maj 2026
22 min
EP 162 | AI in Mining: Tool or Threat to Geologists?
Will AI replace geologists? In this episode of Fresh Thinking by @SnowdenOptiro , we explore how artificial intelligence is being used across the mining industry, from exploration targeting and core logging to resource estimation and technical reporting.
Our team discusses the opportunities AI presents, its current limitations, and why geological expertise, judgement and accountability remain critical in mining workflows.
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26 augusti 2026
EP 172 | Tailings Are Not Just Relocated Ore: The Nuances of Tailings Mineral Resource Estimates
13 min
19 augusti 2026
EP 171 | Part 2 of 2: Managing Uncertainty - How Better Grade Control Leads to Better Decisions
7 min
12 augusti 2026
EP 170 | Part 1 of 2: Why the Most Expensive Mistake in Grade Control Isn't Low Grade
5 min
6 augusti 2026
EP 169 | Why Good Estimates Can Still Produce Poor Reconciliation
7 min
29 juli 2026
EP 168 | When Geology Isn't Enough - Using Categorical Indicator Kriging to Model Diffuse Mineralisation
9 min
1 juli 2026
EP 166 | What Consultants See That Mine Sites Miss: Lessons in Mine-to-Mill Reconciliation
12 min
29 maj 2026
EP 164 | Critical vs Strategic Minerals: Which Commodities Matter Most?
5 min
29 maj 2026
EP 163 | Critical vs Strategic Minerals: What's the Difference?
11 min
28 maj 2026
EP 161 | Private vs Public Mining Companies: CRIRSCO Compliance Explained
13 min
1 maj 2026
EP 157 | Part 4 of 7: Localised Conditional Simulation
11 min