Konstantinos Modis, George Valakas

Broschiertes Buch

Introduction to Mining Geostatistics

Intuitive Applications with Excel and R

Beschreibung

Introduction to Mining Geostatistics: Intuitive Applications with Excel and R is a practical and accessible guide to geostatistical techniques in mineral exploration, with a strong focus on reserves estimation. Designed for students, researchers, and industry professionals, this book blends fundamental concepts of theory with hands-on applications, using Excel and R to simplify complex analyses. Key topics include: Essential Statistical Foundations - Master core data analysis techniques for ore reserves estimation. Sampling Strategies & Error Analysis - Minimize uncertainty and improve data reliability. Spatial Analysis & Kriging - Use variograms, covariance functions, and Kriging algorithms to estimate unknown values from borehole data. Multivariate Geostatistics - Model interdependent variables to enhance accuracy and predictive power. Stochastic Simulation - Explore alternative estimation methods for risk assessment and scenario analysis. Reserve Classification & Reporting - Understand global classification systems and key reserve estimation parameters. Filled with real-world case studies and practical examples, this book bridges theory and application, making geostatistics intuitive and approachable. Whether you're optimizing exploration projects, improving resource estimates, or conducting economic risk assessments, this guide equips you with the tools to make informed decisions.

Autor

Dr Konstantinos Modis is a Mining Engineer with more than 30 years of academic and industrial experience in Earth Sciences. He obtained a PhD in geostatistics studying mixed sulphide ore deposits in Greece. In his career, he has fulfilled different roles in research, exploration and mining geostatistics, including resources engineering in Aegean Metallurgical Industries (METBA SA), where mixed sulphide ores were mined and the Olympias Gold Project was designed and permitted, and also consulting in the Hellenic Industrial and Mining Investment Corporation (HIMIC S.A.) which owned mineral deposits in Greece and Cyprus. He was also a pioneer in the development of mining software for desktop computers with advanced graphical interface. For these achievements he was granted the Geological Sciences Award "Konstantinos Ktenas? of the Academy of Athens. As a Professor of Mineral Exploration and Geostatistics at the National Technical University of Athens, he has championed innovative educational methods, integrating interactive multimedia approaches. His research interests encompass the geostatistical estimation of mineral reserves and the formulation of stochastic models that incorporate natural laws in areas such as geothermal energy, rock mechanics, groundwater flow, and related fields.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780443314803
• ISBN-10: 0443314802
• Artikelnr.: 73222339