Ep 129: Streamlining Mineral Resource Workflows: Smarter, Faster, Better

In this episode of the Fresh Thinking podcast, Susan Havlin (Managing Consultant – Geology, APAC) sits down with Dr Gregory Zhang (Senior Consultant - APAC) to explore how mining companies can streamline their resource estimation and grade control workflows. Gregory explains how complex processes can slow teams down, introduce errors, and create "black box" workflows that are difficult to audit. They discuss practical steps for simplifying and optimising workflows, improving collaboration, and ensuring decisions are transparent and data-driven. If you've ever struggled with inefficient processes or misclassification in your mineral resource models, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you get back to focusing on what matters most: the geology. Key Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction to Susan and Greg 0:35 – Why streamlining workflows is critical for mining success 1:45 – Risks of overly complex workflows 2:29 – Key benefits of streamlining: efficiency, quality, collaboration 3:44 – Preventing misclassification with streamlined workflows 4:32 – How errors impact resource models and reserves 5:16 – Practical steps to start streamlining your processes 6:18 – Keeping workflows lean, transparent, and adaptable 6:34 – Final thoughts and closing remarks If you would like to contact Greg or Susan: [email protected] Explore more: https://snowdenoptiro.com/ 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more technical mining insights from our global consulting team. Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro is rapidly becoming the best mining podcast globally - you can find our podcasts on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and most other podcast platforms. Who we are: Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors and investors. We help mine developers to advance their projects, mining companies to improve their operations and their professionals, and investors to de-risk their investments by the provision of quality advice, training and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral/Ore Reserves. For training or consulting enquiries: training(at)snowdenoptiro.com contact(at)snowdenoptiro.com