Measured #42 - Heath Arvidson

Heath Arvidson, Chief Scientist at Quartex (formerly K2Fly), has a strong background in mining reconciliation and resource governance. He’s co-authored influential papers with Craig Morley and Rayleen Hargreaves, and recently published a white paper titled "A Management System for Mine Reconciliation", highlighting overlooked aspects of reconciliation.In this chat with Rene, Heath shares how public reporting standards like JORC have driven better practices in resource estimation—and how similar rigor could transform reconciliation. From building sustainable systems to empowering generalists over specialists, the discussion dives into the people, processes, and governance needed to make reconciliation a value-adding business function. A must-listen for anyone passionate about mining, data integrity, and continuous improvement. https://quartexsoftware.com/ - End-to-end software for high-risk industriesQuartex helps companies in high-risk, asset-intensive industries operate safely and efficiently. From flight scheduling and accommodation to permitting and resource governance, you’ll have everything you need to run every site right.Timestamps:01:36 - Heath's current focus - Reconciliation and Software Innovation.07:00 - Quartex evolving Software for Governance and Training in Mining.11:30 - Industry Challenges and the Push for Reconciliation Reform18:00 - Bridging the gap in Mine reconciliation35:00 - The Challenge of Standardizing Reconciliation Terminology50:00 - Reconciliation as True Quality ControlMeasured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms!YouTube: @rscyoutubeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd Instagram: rsc_gram TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast