Publications

02 Sept 2025
Mining and Metals

Why geotechnical data needs its own modelling approach in modern mining: a block modelling example from the Santa Cruz project

Block modelling is a cornerstone of modern mine planning. It transforms isolated spatial point data, typically assay values for metal grades like gold, copper, nickel, iron etc., into a continuous, volumetric representation of data/information within an ore body. For decades, geostatistical methods such as kriging and inverse distance weighting have formed the backbone of this practice, allowing engineers to estimate grade distribution with strong mathematical confidence.
Atulya Verma, P.Eng.

Principal Engineer, Mining and Geology
05 Jul 2015
Power and Renewables

Everything you need to know about 3D laser scanning
09 Jan 2015
Mining and Metals

Tonnage control under maximum and instantaneous power constraints
- Serge Naud, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer, Process Control
09 May 2014
Mining and Metals

Potential economic and operational benefits and impacts of trolley assist in open pit mining
- Isabelle Leblanc, P.Eng.
  
  Vice-President, Mining and Metals Market