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This paper describes the application of nonlinear geostatistical techniques to the estimation of the recoverable reserves in an Australian gold project. In the first phase of the study, only the global recoverable reserves could be evaluated. The generalized permanency of the distribution model was used for the change of support. When more data became available, the local recoverable reserves could be calculated using ‘uniform conditioning’.
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NOTE: For proprietary reasons, the grades and tonnages have been modified, and the geology of the deposit is not described in detail. Emphasis is put on the methodology to be followed for this type of study.
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© 1987 D. Reidel Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland
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Guibal, D. (1987). Recoverable Reserves Estimation at an Australian Gold Project. In: Matheron, G., Armstrong, M. (eds) Geostatistical Case Studies. Quantitative Geology and Geostatistics, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3383-5_9
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