Publications
Feasibility Study for Fortune Minerals
Micon is pleased to be part of the team updating the Feasibility Study for Fortune Minerals' NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper project 160 km northwest of Yellowknife. Fortune Minerals has engaged Hatch Ltd., P&E Mining Consultants Inc. and Micon International...
Micon Welcomes the Launch of Online Claim Staking in Ontario
Nearly every mine started with an explorer who walked through the bush, collected rocks and hoped to hit the mother lode (and get rich). And Canada has a lot of success stories like this… Currently if a company or individual wants to explore a new area or to look for...
The ‘Spotted Dog’ – Still an Issue in Mineral Resource Classification
Despite progress being made by professional organisations towards the worldwide standardization of Mineral Resource Standards and Definitions, Micon continues to encounter poorly classified mineral resource estimates. Such classifications often resemble a ‘Spotted...
Geostatistics: Black Box Magic or Skilled Procedure?
Geostatistics is more than just a black-box or button-pushing exercise. It is a process involving a suitable collection of data and geological information, a detailed analysis of this data, an understanding of suitable methods for estimation and their inherent assumptions, and a systematic and comprehensive validation of the output model. Tools such as software packages are not magic wands that mysteriously produce models that fit the characteristics of the natural phenomenon. A sensible geostatistical estimate takes time, understanding, experience and skill to produce.
Due Diligence Reports – an IE’s Perspective
The mining consultant, or Independent Engineer (‘IE’) can provide the expertise needed to assess the full range of technical risks and opportunities associated with mining projects. on behalf of the potential investor.
NI 43-101 Technical Reports: What They Are, and What They’re Not
The purpose of an NI 43-101 Technical Report, as stated in the Form 43-101F1 Instructions, is “to provide a summary of material scientific and technical information concerning mineral exploration, development, and production activities on a mineral property that is...
Specialty Commodity Sector
In the specialty commodity sector, it is the geology and mineralogy of the raw material source that ultimately provide the consumer with a secure, consistent supply of a processed mineral or metal product meeting the required specifications. M.Plan International – Micon’s joint venture with Anzaplan GmbH – offers a fully integrated suite of services to the specialty commodity sector for project development studies and due diligence assessment.
Mineral Property Valuation: Principles and Procedures 101
Considerable thought and effort has been directed towards developing robust standards and methodologies for mineral property valuation but the unique characteristics of each property essentially dictate which of the recognized valuation approaches are most...
Micon Sponsorships, 2018
Micon is pleased to announce its support of the following mining industry events in 2018 (listed in date order): AME Roundup, Vancouver, B.C. 22-25 January, 2018 International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange Metro Toronto...
The Importance of Mineralogy, Metallurgy and Product Quality to Specialty Materials Project Development
Aron Cleugh, MBA, P.Eng., is the Managing Director of M.Plan International, a JV between Micon and Dorfner Anzaplan. He is an extractive metallurgist specializing in hydrometallurgy, comminution, and process development. He recently gave an informative presentation to...
Can I Use Historic Assay Data in My Resource Estimate?
Can use be made of old or historic assay data in a current mineral resource estimate? The amount of data involved may be substantial and duplicating it could cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Clients usually wants to use as much of it as possible. What can be done to complete best practices data verification and justify its use?
When is a Reserve a Reserve?
When is something “economically mineable” for the purpose of reporting a mineral reserve? Beyond requiring the use of certain reporting codes, NI 43-101 does not specify a methodology for the estimation of mineral resources or reserves.
Mineral Resource Reporting – Differences between CIM, JORC, and Others
The modern mining history of every country is different but, as a result of globalization, mining and exploration companies operate in a global capital and commodity market. Public companies from northern Russia to southern in Chile have the obligation to regularly...
Cut-off Grades for Mineral Resource Reporting
Under the CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves – Definitions and Guidelines, a mineral resource must be in “such form, grade or quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction”. The implications of this for the selection of a cut-off grade are discussed in this article by Micon’s V.P. Geology, Terry Hennessey.
Facts and Features
Feasibility Study for Fortune Minerals
Micon is pleased to be part …
Mineral Property Valuation: Principles and Procedures 101
Considerable thought and effort has been …
Opinion
The ‘Spotted Dog’ – Still an Issue in Mineral Resource Classification
Despite progress being made by professional organisations towards the worldwide …
Geostatistics: Black Box Magic or Skilled Procedure?
Geostatistics is more than just a black-box or button-pushing exercise. …
Case Studies
Timmins Gold Corporation
Micon has worked with Timmins Gold …
Dalradian Resources Inc.
The Curraghinalt gold deposit is located …