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Author: search.filters.author.Gulule, Ellasy PriscillaSubject: search.filters.subject.Estimation theory--Mathematical models

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    Comparative analysis of ordinary kriging and sequential Gaussian simulation for recoverable reserve estimation at Kayelekera Mine
    (2016-09-16) Gulule, Ellasy Priscilla
    It is of great importance to minimize misclassification of ore and waste during grade control for a mine operation. This research report compares two recoverable reserve estimation techniques for ore classification for Kayelekera Uranium Mine. The research was performed on two data sets taken from the pit with different grade distributions. The two techniques evaluated were Sequential Gaussian Simulation and Ordinary Kriging. A comparison of the estimates from these techniques was done to investigate which method gives more accurate estimates. Based on the results from profits and loss, grade tonnage curves the difference between the techniques is very low. It was concluded that similarity in the estimates were due to Sequential Gaussian Simulation estimates were from an average of 100 simulation which turned out to be similar to Ordinary Kriging. Additionally, similarities in the estimates were due to the close spaced intervals of the blast hole/sample data used. Whilst OK generally produced acceptable results like SGS, the local variability of grades was not adequately reproduced by the technique. Subsequently, if variability is not much of a concern, like if large blocks were to be mined, then either technique can be used and yield similar results.