Geostatistics as a tool to define various categories of resources

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Int. Assoc. Math. Geol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01030079· OSTI ID:5813355

Sabourin, R

Definition of 'measured' and 'indicated' resources tend to be vague. Yet, the calculation of such categories of resources in a mineral deposit calls for specific technical criteria. The author discusses how a geostatistical methodology provides the technical criteria required to classify reasonably assured resources by levels of assurance of their existence.

• OSTI ID: 5813355
• Journal Information: J. Int. Assoc. Math. Geol.; (United States), Vol. 15:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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