Classification of Reserves Flashcards
What are Inferred resources?
defined where tonnage, grade and mineral
content can be estimated with a low level of confidence and when
there are insufficient data to confirm continuity of the resource
What are indicated resources
Indicated resources are defined where tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a reasonable level of confidence and when there are insufficient
data to confirm continuity of the resource, but sufficient where the mineralisation’s continuity can be assumed.
what are measured resources?
Measured resources are defined where tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a high level of
confidence and sufficient data are available to confirm continuity of the mineralisation.
what is an ore reserve?
An ore reserve is defined as the economically mineable part of a measured or indicated mineral resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses, which may occur when the material is
mined.