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Geovariances offers a complete set of high quality training programs in mining geostatistics for beginners and experienced users. Geovariances courses cover basic and advanced Geostatistics and provide participants with plenty of hands-on practice with real mining data. All courses are led by our highly experienced consultants. Geovariances offers public courses around the world and throughout the year in English, French and Spanish. Our consultants also provide inhouse training and mentoring focused on your own needs. Isatis, the geostatistical software solution from Geovariances, is regarded as the reference in mining geostatistics. Leading mining and consulting companies around the world rely on Geovariances and Isatis for genuine expertise in geostatistics.

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GEOSTATISTICS FUNDAMENTALS FOR COAL RESOURCES

2-day course
This 2-day course is a sound introduction to coal mining geostatistics. It will highlight the benefits of geostatistical methods applied to coal resource estimation.

Key features

Fundamental geostatistical concepts explained in a clear and concise way Demonstrations and examples using Isatis Hands-on exercises to reinforce concepts and gain autonomy

Who should attend

This course is aimed at resource geologists and project managers wanting to develop their understanding of the concepts, applications and benefits of geostatistics in coal resources.

Course contents

Our Trainers
David BARRY
Consultant, Resource Evaluation David joined the team in 2009 as a specialist mathematiccal analyst. David ob-tainned a BSc with Honours at the University of Queensland, achieving First Class Honours and being awarded a University Medal. On completion of this degree he undertook a Master of Philosophy degree in Physics.

An introduction to coal mining geostatistics: what is it and why use it? In which framework do we use geostatistics Geostatistical concepts Classical statistics and their limitation Spatial data analysis Experimental variograms, clouds, maps Variogram modelling Domaining Resource estimation Kriging Glimpse at multi-variate geostatistics Introduction to uncertainties

Prerequisites
None. This course is an ideal introduction to coal mining geostatistics.

Jacques ESPITALIER Consultant, Resource Evaluation

Jacques joined the team in 2011 as Resource Evaluation Consultant. Jacques is a geologist engineer with a master of geosciences specialized in mineral and energetic resources engineering from "Ecole Nationale Superieure de Gologie de Nancy" (France).

On-line registration
http://www.geovariances.com/en/mining-geostatistics-fundamentals-for-coal-resourceestimation-co943

Contacts
EMEA & Americas: Julien Tan Sales Manager Mining +33 1 6074 9102 tan@geovariances.com Asia-Pacific: Johan Dangin Sales Representative Asia-Pacific +61. 7 33 48 53 33 dangin@geovariances.com