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Professional

Development Courses 201

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January - December 2014

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MANAGING & EVALUATING RESOURCES

PRACTICAL VARIOGRAPHYPractical and relevant advice for preparing andanalysing variograms.This 1-day course will teach you the fundamentals ofspatial analysis. You will learn: how variograms arecalculated and what they mean; how geology isreflected in variograms; how data quality and thegeological model can impact the variogram; how tointerpret and model variograms; and howvariograms impact the estimation process.

Perth:

Brisbane:

Johannesburg:

Vancouver

26 June

17March; 26 June; 18 Sept17 March; 26 June; 18 Sept; 2 Dec

17 March; 26 June: 18 Sept

PRACTICAL VARIOGRAPHY

USING SUPERVISORV 8Adding value to analysis using Supervisorsacceleration features.This 1-day course gives you the skills to import

data, calculate and model variograms using the

version 8 Supervisor software modules Analysor

and Visor, while working on your own data. You

will learn: how to get results up to 10 times

faster using optimised algorithms - to add value

to analysis rather than spend valuable time on

data and information management.

Brisbane:

Johannesburg: 18 March; 27 June; 19 Sept

Perth: 18 March; 27 June; 19 Sept; 3 Dec

Vancouver: 18 March; 27 June; 19 Sept

SAMPLING AND TESTING FOR

GEOMETALLURGICAL PROGRAMMESHow to design and implement sampling andtesting programmes.This 1-day course will show you how to design andimplement sampling and testing studies. It hasbeen

'specially designed for anyone involved or about tobecome involved in geometallurgical programmes.Geometallurgy is the understanding of metallurgicalparameter variability based on geoscientificinformation such as mineralogy, grade, geochemistry

and lithology. Geometallurgy aims to model variabilitywithin an orebody to allow optimal exploitation. Todevelop knowledge of metallurgical variabilityrequires the collection of samples and theirsubsequent testing.

Brisbane: 7 April;30 Sept

MINING AND SAMPLING THEORYfor MineTechnicians Exploration Field AssistantsUnderstanding the importance of best practicesampling and the impact of sampling errors.This 1-day course will give you an understanding of:

the mine value chain from exploration through to

production;what goes into making a mine;a review

of exploration, resource definition and grade controlsampling methods; splitting techniques; and the

practical aspects of sampling errors.Brisbane: 17 Jan; 27 OctJohannesburg: 17Jan; 7 April; 28 July 27Oct

Perth: 17Jan; 7 April; 28July; 27Oct

Vancouver: 17 Jan; 7 April; 28 July; 27 Oct 1 Dec

SAMPLING HIGH-NUGGET GOLD DEPOSITSProblems caused by coarse gold particles in golddeposits during sampling; resource evaluation andgrade controlThis 1-day course covers issues such as different

sample types, sample preparation, the pros and cons

of different assay methods; and discusses relevantgeological, resource estimation and reporting issues.

You will learn about: what the nugget effect is andwhy we should worry about it, continuity in high-

nugget systems: understanding geology and gradedistribution and resource reporting in the high-nugget

environment.

United Kingdom: 27 May

D E S I G N IN G & R U N N I N G S U C C E S S F U L

S A M P L I N G P R O G R A M M E S A N D P R A C T I C A L

G U I D E L IN E S F O R Q A Q C O F A S S A Y D A T AGuide to designing running effective samplingprogrammes best practice using practicalguidelines for achieving highest data quality.This 2-day course will teach you: correctsampling practices; the sources of samplingerror; to optimise your sampling protocol throughthe application of sampling theory; the principlesof QAQC; and the statistical tools to critically

analyse QAQC data.Brisbane:

Jakarta:

20-21Jan; 12-13May; 25-26Aug;

24-25Nov

24-25 March

17-18March

Johannesburg: 10-11Feb; 12-13May;25-26Aug;

24-25Nov

Perth: 10-11Feb; 12-13May; 25-26Aug;24-25Nov

Ulaanbaatar: 20-21Feb; 21-22Aug

10-11Feb; 12-13May; 25-26Aug24-25Nov2-3June

Vancouver:

M I N E T O M I L L - G R A D E C O N T R O L A N D

MIN E R E C O N C IL IAT IO N

This 3-day course teaches best practicegrade control techniques for open pit andunderground operations and how to ensure

delivery of the best-quality-ore.

You will learn how to minimise misclassificationthrough best practice grade control and optimalestimation, and how to develop your ownReconciliation Code of Practice to increaseprofit margins. and make you look good!

Brisbane: 22-24 Jan;14-16 May27-29 Aug;26-28 Nov

Jakarta: 19-21 MarchJohannesburg: 12-14 Feb;14-16 May; 27-29Aug;

26-28 Nov

Perth:

Vancouver:

Zimbabwe:

12-14 Feb; 14-16 May;27-29 Aug; 26-28 Nov12-14 Feb;14-16 May;27-29 Aug; 26-28 Nov

4-6 June

REPORTING RESOURCES AND RESERVESUnderstanding the reporting codes(e.g. JORC/SAMREC/NI43-101)This 1-day course will teach you: the legalrequirements for public reporting, how to interpretand apply the relevant codes, how to review andassess public reports, and how to check if a reportis compliant.

Belo Horizonte 21 Feb; 23 May; 31 July; 7 OctBrisbane: (coal specific) 13 Jan; 3 April

12 June; 30 OctJohannesburg: 13Jan; 3 April; 9 June; 30 Oct

Vancouver:

C O A L : E X P L O R A T I O N , E V A L U A T IO N

& I N T E R N A T I O N A L B E S T P R A C T IC E Best practices for effective programmemanagementThis 5-day course will provide valuable insightsinto the currently accepted International BestPractice Guidelines for Coal Exploration and

Asset Evaluation. The course will take you fromgrass-roots exploration (conceptualisation andplanning) through to the more technically

challenging concepts of geostatistics and CoalResource Classification, Estimation, and PublicReporting (the JORC Code, 2012).

RESOURCE ESTIMATIONA practical step by step guide from data to resource.This 5-day Resource Estimation course gives you a clear

understanding of the resource estimation process from

interpretation through to classi ication. You will learn how

to create a robust resource estimate using industry

standard techniques. Each attendee will receive a FREE

3 month Supervisor software licence.

Belo Horizonte:10-14March; 9-13June; 29 Sept-3 Oct

Johannesburg: 20-24 Jan: 10-14 March; 30 June-4 July;8-12Sept; 1-5Dec

Korea: 24-28March; 11-15 Aug

Perth: 20-24Jan; 10-14March;

30 June-4July; 8-12 Sept; 1-5Dec

Toronto: 24 Feb 28 Feb

Ulaanbaatar: 24-28 Feb; 25-29 Aug

Vancouver: 20-24 Jan; 7-11July; 8-12 Sept

RESOURCE ESTIMATION USING G E O V I A

SURPACTM

practical step by step guide using Surpac.This 5-day Resource Estimation course gives you aclear understanding of the resource estimation process

using Surpac. This course is co-presented by Snowdenand GEOVIA.

Perth: 9-13June; 13-17Oct

RESOURCE ESTIMATION USING DATAMINE

A practical step by step guide using Datamine.This 4-day Resource Estimation course gives you a

clear understanding of the resource estimation process

using Datamine.

This course is available as on-site/in-house training,

please contact training@snowdengroup.com

ADVANCED RESOURCE ESTIMATIONTaking the next step a practical guide to AdvancedResource Estimation.This 5-day Advanced Resource Estimation course is

designed for those who want to take their understanding

of resource estimation to the next level. This course

takes a hands-on; practical approach to teaching you

how and when to apply techniques such as co-kriging,

multiple indicator kriging, conditional simulation and

change of support. Participants will produce resource

estimates in GSLIB using these techniques and compare

and discuss the results. Each attendee will receive a

FREE 3 month Supervisor software licence.Johannesburg: 24-28 Feb; 21-25 July; 20-24Oct

Perth:

Vancouver:

24-28 Feb; 21-25July; 20-24Oct21-25 July

INTRODUCTION TO GEOSTATISTICS

n introduction to the concepts and tools usedinstatistical and spatial analysis.This 1-day course uses clear practical activities togive you training in statistical analysis, spatial analysis /

variography, and an understanding of estimation

techniques. Each aspect is examined using exercises

and practical activities. This isan excellent course for

managers, miners, engineers and geologists.

Brisbane:

Jakarta:

28Jan; 19May; 1 Sept; 1 Dec

24March

Johannesburg: 17Feb; 19May; 1 Sept; 21 Nov

Perth:

Vancouver:20Feb; 22 May; 1 Sept; 1 Dec18 Feb; 20 May; 2 Sept; 2Dec

Zimbabwe: 9June

Brisbane:

Jakarta:

3-7March;30 June-4 July; 8-12 Sept

16-20 June

Zimbabwe:

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Adelaide: 21 Aug(Mine Reconciliation Process atAusIMM Geology Conference)

Perth: 13 Jan; 3 April; 19 June; 30 Oct

13 Jan; 3 April; 2 June; 20 Oct

27 June

Ghana: 26-28 March

Ghana:

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MINING - COAL

CONVERTING COAL RESOURCES TO

EFFECTIVE MINEABLE RES ERVESTo deliver a long term sustainable businessThis 5-day practical course will enhance your skill atconverting coal resources to effective mineable reserves.

The course takes a practical approach, teaching by examplethe process of converting a resource to reserve and coveringa range of options and practical examples from around theworld. A detailed understanding of the mine planners toolsand techniques specific to open cut coal mining design,analysis and ultimate financial valuation will be developedthrough the course.

Brisbane: 24-28 March; 21-25 July; 22-26 Sept

GENERAL TRAINING COURSES

MINING ENGINEERING

MANAGING MINE CONTRACTSThe principles behind successful drafting andmanagement of mining industry contracts.This 2-day course will give you: an understanding ofdifferent contract types and their structure; thetendering process; the principles of contractnegotiation;management and dispute resolution.

Perth:

27 March (attached to AusIMM Conf)17-18 June; 9-10 Oct

OPEN PIT MINE PLANNINGUnderstanding mine planning processesThis 2-day course presents basic open pit planningconsiderations; including technical design andoptimisation to scheduling concept. You will gain: anunderstanding of the mine planning process, fromoptimisation to scheduling, an understanding of thechallenge of optimising mine schedules, and practicaladvice on open pit mine design.

India:Perth:

10-11 March17-18Feb; 19-20May; 12-13 Nov

UNDERSTANDING THE DRILL AND BLASTPROCESSThe mechanics of drill and blast design - andeconomic importanceThis 1-day course explains the mechanics of drill andblast design; with a focus on the fundamentalimportance of effective blasting for mine economics.You will gain: an understanding of explosive and rock-breaking theory, an insight into correct explosiveselection and safe blasting practices, the mine to millblasting for best practise.

India

Perth:12 March

19 Feb; 21May; 15Aug; 14 Nov

WHITTLE OPTIMISATION AND STRATEGIC

PLANNINGGiving delegates the skills needed to optimiseresource models for open pit mining projects.This 3-day course focusses on the use of the softwareas a strategic mine planning tool. Please bring yourown data to work on, so that individualised guidanceand assistance can be given.

Perth: 31 March-2April; 3-5 September

MANAGING RISKS AND REALISING

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MINING INDUSTRY

This seminar offers advice; tools and strategies thatcan be used to identify, quantify, manage andmitigate risks... and maximise opportunities. Theseminar has been designed for mining professionalsand non-technical professionals such as lawyers,accountants, financiers and insurance brokers whoare working in or associated with the mining industry.

Johannesburg: 1 Aug

Kalgoorlie: 4 Aug

Perth: 30 April

UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC REPORTS and

MINE PROJECT VALUATION TECHNIQUESEspecially designed for those financing and

investing in mining projects and interpreting mineand exploration project valuations.This 1-day course will help you to understand; thereporting of resources and reserves under the

JORC and other reporting codes, as well as thetechniques applied by Competent Persons invaluing mine and exploration projects.

India:

Perth:

Singapore:

Sydney:

14March;

4 Feb; 6 May; 8 Dec

5 March

8 April; 24 Sept

MINING FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE

PROFESSIONALS

An introduction to mining finance

This 1-day course has been especially designedor

those with non-financial backgrounds, who are

involved in mining projects and would like to

understand the principles of finance, and how it

relates specifically to mining and exploration. You

will: gain an understanding of financial accounting

foundations, a working understanding of financial

modelling principals, and why and how finance

models represent mining operations.

Brisbane:

Perth:

4Feb; 6 May; 19 Aug; 14 Oct;

8Dec

5 Feb; 7 May; 20Aug;

19 Nov; 9Dec

ADVANCED FINANCIAL MODELLINGThis 1-day course has been designed for master/power-users in Excel-based cash flow modelling,specifically aligned to the needs of the miningindustry. The course covers technical and financialmodelling from rock face to product; quick buildsfor auditable nominal and real models; multiplescenario modelling; methodologies fordepreciation, stockpiles, closure cost funding, datatables(tornado plots/sensitivity analysis); along withsome tricks of the trade.

Johannesburg: 7May; 19Nov

GEOLOGY FOR NON-GEOLOGISTSAn introduction to geology - from early

exploration to the reporting of mineral

resources.This 1-day course will teach you: keygeology and resource estimation concepts;aboutrock specimens and geological activities. How acompany progresses a project from early-stage

exploration through to a mining reserve; how tointerpret mineral resource and exploration results

in company announcements; find out what isinvolved behind the scenes; learn about the keyrisks to be managed using geological data.

Belo Horizonte: 10 April; 25 Sept; 24 Nov

Brisbane: 5 Feb; 7 May: 20 Aug; 15 Oct;

9 Dec

Johannesburg: 3Feb; 5May; 18Aug; 17Nov;

8 Dec

Sydney:

Perth:

9 April; 25 Sept

Vancouver:

6 Feb; 8 May; 21Aug;

20 Nov; 10Dec

6 Feb8May; 21 Aug;4Dec

MINING FOR NON-MINERSAn introduction to the mining cycle

This 1-day course explains the basic mining cyclefor open pit and underground mines, the planningprocess, including feasibility studies and costdrivers behind successful mines. You will gain: anunderstanding of the mining cycle, an introductionto underground and open pit mining, anunderstanding of basic capital and operatingcosts and feasibility studies.

Belo Horizonte: 11April; 26Sept; 25 Nov

Brisbane: 6 Feb; 8 May; 21 Aug; 16 Oct;10Dec

Johannesburg: 4 Feb;6May; 19Aug; 18Nov; 9 Dec

Singapore: 6 March

Sydney: 10 April; 26 Sept

Perth: 7 Feb; 9 May; 22Aug; 21 Nov; 11Dec

Vancouver: 7 Feb;9May; 22 Aug;5Dec

METALLURGY FOR NON-METALLURGISTSAn introduction to mineral processingThis 1-day course has been especially designedfor engineers, geologists, mineralogists,environmental scientists, plant operators,marketers, financial advisors and anyonewho deals with mineral processing (extractivemetallurgy) or would like to have a better

understanding of the principles of extractivemetallurgy. The focus of the course is to look atthe science of mineral processing from a non-metallurgists point of view.

Brisbane: 7Feb; 9 May; 22 Aug; 17 Oct;

11 Dec

Johannesburg: 5Feb; 20Aug; 10 Dec

TECHNICAL REPORT WRITINGAn introduction to technical report writing formining industry personnelThis 1-day course will teach you the fundamentalsof report preparation, how to structure reports,how to develop and understand the role ofpeer review and how to present technical data

effectively using charts and graphs. This coursehas been designed for geologists and miningengineers either writing or editing technicalreports.Brisbane: 14 Jan; 4April;13 June; 31 Oct

Johannesburg: 14 Jan; 4 April; 20 June; 31 Oct

Perth: 14Jan; 4April; 20June; 31 OctZimbabwe: 7 June

Vancouver: 14 Jan; 4 April; 3 June; 21 Oct

M I N I N G F O R E X E C U T I V E S , M A N A G E R S

AN D INVESTOR SThe mine cycle, planning process, feasibilitystudies and cost drivers behind successfulmines.This 1-day Masterclass in Mining has beenespecially designed for executives andmanagers associated with or investing in themining industry; those financing and investingin mining projects; and those interpreting mineand exploration project valuations.

The course explains the mining cycle for openpit and underground mines, the planningprocess, including feasibility studies and costdrivers behind successful mines.

Toronto:

Sydney:

Perth: 15 Jan; 21 March; 17 July; 2 Oct

5 June; 7 Nov

6 March

V A L U A T IO N O F M IN E R A L P R O P E R T Y

A N D P R O J E C T SThis one-day course presents valuation

methodologies and techniques applicable toperform relevant and accurate valuation ofan organisation or project in the miningindustry - for the purpose of investment,acquisition, strategic planning, projectimplementation, interpretation&assessments.

Johannesburg: 6 Feb; 8 May;21 Aug; 20 Nov;11 Dec

GEOTECHNICAL

INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICAL

ENGINEERINGAn overview of the practical application ofgeomechanics for safe mine production.This 1-day course will: review general geotechnicaldesign considerations including failures, give you an

understanding of the data requirements and

underlying geotechnical assessments, expose you tothe analysis tools and techniques, and give you anappreciation of the reliability and applicability of

geotechnical design.Perth: Available as in-house/on-site training

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MENTORING

OPTION 1: Distance-mentoring

You and the Snowden consultant areeach in your own offices on your own

computers.The Snowden consultant will

guide you to use due process while you

work on your own data.

OPTION 2: Mentoring at a SnowdenofficeSnowden supplies an office for you towork in. You bring your own laptop,

software and the data you would like

to work on.

OPTION 3: Mentoring at your ofce/site

The Snowden consultant mentors you,at your office/site, while you work on

your data.

CONTACT and REGISTRATIONFor more information on Snowdens Training and Mentoring programmes, please contact:Diana Titren, Training Division Manager on +61 8 9211 8670 or training@snowdengroup.com

To REGISTER on a course or request a course brochure, please contact:Shannon Alliss,Training Coordinator, on +61 8 9211 8674 training@snowdengroup.comThe course brochures and registration forms are also available on our website for downloadwww.snowdengroup.com

1-hour of free post-course guidance

Snowden offers 1 hour of free post-

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attended a Snowden Professional

Development training course or been

mentored by one of our consultants.

To book your post-course hour,

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS...

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BEST PRACTICE - IMPROVING YOUR STUDY & OPERATION

JORC 2012 what has changed? 15 Jan; 2 April; 9 July; 8 Oct

Governance of Resources essential Corporate Governance 17 Jan; 4 April; 11 July; 10 OctMine Reconciliation to increase profit margins 22 Jan; 8 April; 16 July; 15 Oct

Mine Reconciliation a robust reconciliation code of practice 23 Jan; 9 April; 17 July; 16 OctProject Optimisation improving the value of your project 29 Jan; 29 April; 23 July; 22 Oct

Metallurgical inputs to the study getting it right the 1st time 30 Jan; 30 April; 24 July; 23 Oct

Operational Process Modelling optimising your process 6 Feb; 8 May; 7 Aug; 6 Nov

Mining Operational Improvement how to increase the productivity of your mine

12 Feb;14 May; 13 Aug; 12 NovGeotechnical hazard awareness - improving safety and productivity in open pit mines19 Feb; 21 May; 20 Aug; 19 Nov

ADDRESSING DATA QUALITYQAQC- how data quality impacts your project21 Jan; 1 April; 7 April; 8 July; 15 July; 7 Oct; 14 Oct

Duplicate analysis - a practical guide to monitoring precision in sampling and assaying24 Jan; 4 April; 10 April; 11 July; 18 July; 10 Oct; 17 Oct

Standard analysis - how accurate is your data?28 Jan; 8 April; 28 April; 16 July; 22 July; 14 Oct; 21 Oct

UNDERSTANDING AND ANALYSING YOUR DATA

Data preparation and statistical analysis31 Jan; 11 April; 1 May; 18 July; 25 July; 17 Oct; 24 Oct

Geological domaining and domain validation4 Feb; 29 April; 6 May; 5 Aug; 4 Nov

Variography - an introduction to modelling spatial continuity

11 Feb; 6 May; 13 May; 12 Aug; 11 Nov

Variography - how does geology reflect in your Variograms?18 Feb; 13 May; 20 May; 19 Aug; 18 Nov

ESTIMATION AND VALIDATION

Defining estimation parameters - practical rules of thumb25 Feb; 20 May;27 May26 Aug; 25 Nov

Defining estimation parameters - kriging neighbourhood analysis for statistical optimisation4 March; 3 June; 2 Sept; 2 Dec

Estimation - ordinary kriging11 March; 10 June; 9 Sept; 3Dec

Model validation18 March; 17 June; 16 Sept; 9Dec;10 Dec

Using global change of support for model validation25 March; 24 June; 23 Sept; 11 Dec

TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF MINING

Introduction to mine project technical valuation26 Feb; 28 May; 27 Aug; 26 Nov

Introduction to mine operating cost modelling

5 March; 4 June; 3 Sept; 3 Dec

Drill & Blast theory12 March; 11 June; 10 Sept; 5 Dec

Introduction to mining contracts19 March; 18 June; 17 Sept; 10 Dec

Advanced mining methods Block Caving26 March; 25 June; 24 Sept; 12 Dec

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