In this episode, our Perth based Managing Consultant Susan Havlin chats with our Principal Consultant Jane Levett about some of the common misconceptions that crop up in resource estimation.

From domaining to density to classification confidence - it’s all on the table. If you’ve ever wondered why your model didn’t quite hold up under scrutiny, or why 10x10 drilling doesn’t automatically mean measured, this one’s for you.

If you’re a resource geologist, investor, or anyone who’s ever looked at a model and thought “is that really right?” - this one’s worth a listen.

In this episode:
Why domaining is still critical — and why software can’t always do the thinking for you
How over-relying on grade shells can send you down the wrong path
The myth of “one density sample per domain”
Why classification is about more than just drill spacing
How ignoring geological controls can throw your whole model off
What kriging metrics and estimation quality can (and can’t) tell you

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