Publications
Mineral Resource Estimation
The CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves define Mineral Resources as “a concentration or occurrence of solid material of economic interest in or on the Earth’s crust in such form, grade or quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects...
Demystifying Blockchain Technology
On Wednesday, 3 October, Derick R de Wit, Micon Principal Process Engineer and Senior Project Manager, presented an introduction to Blockchain Technology (BCT) to the UK branch of Women in Mining in London. To assist Micon’s clients, colleagues and friends who may not...
Shortening Mineral Asset Valuations
In reviewing the Exposure Draft of the CIMVAL Code for the Valuation of Mineral Properties, a welcome addition in the form of a short-form valuation report is noted. Micon International Limited, a specialist mining consultancy that provides independent professional...
Micon International Limited to Attend the 25th Mining Indaba in Cape Town
The year 2019 marks the 25th year of the Mining Indaba, Africa’s premier all-encompassing mining conference that consistently brings together the top brass of exploration and mining in Africa. In recognition of this achievement in longevity, coupled with the growing...
The Relevance/Non-Relevance of Drill Core Size in Mineral Resource Estimates
In all instances of drilling, maximum recovery of a representative sample is the objective. The general notion is that the bigger the core size, the better/more representative the sample. As a result, samples collected from smaller drill core are often considered...
SEC Adopts Rules to Modernize Property Disclosures Required for Mining Registrants
In 2018, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced significant changes to the disclosure requirements for mining registrants (link). The new rules apply specifically to “registrants with material mining operations”. The final rule amendments...
Foran Files Technical Report for McIlvenna Bay Resource
Micon is pleased to announce that Foran Mining Corporation has filed their National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for the recent revised resource estimate for the Company’s 100%-owned McIlvenna Bay Deposit, one of the largest, undeveloped volcanogenic massive...
Remembering Ken Grace, 1936-2019
We will miss Ken Grace who passed away on 25 April, 2019. He was enjoying a cruise on the Queen Victoria between family visits in South Africa and in England. Ken was a founder of Micon and a Vice President and Director from October 1988 to 2001 during which time we...
Lithium Pegmatites – Is This the Right One?
Over the last 10 years, lithium has become a hot commodity due to its significant role in the production of lithium-ion batteries. Market projections show that the renewable energy industry will need more lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, the raw materials...
Cabral Gold Engages Micon International to Update Resource Estimate for Cuiú Cuiú Project, Brazil
Micon is pleased to announce its completion of Cabral Gold’s 2018 NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate for four deposits at their Cuiú Cuiú Project, located in the state of Pará in northern Brazil. Alan Carter, President and CEO of Cabral Gold, said “The 2018 resource...
Facts and Features
SEC Adopts Rules to Modernize Property Disclosures Required for Mining Registrants
In 2018, the United States Securities …
Foran Files Technical Report for McIlvenna Bay Resource
Micon is pleased to announce that …
Opinion
Mineral Resource Estimation
The CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves define …
Demystifying Blockchain Technology
On Wednesday, 3 October, Derick R de Wit, Micon Principal …
Case Studies
Timmins Gold Corporation
Micon has worked with Timmins Gold …
Dalradian Resources Inc.