Webinar: Representative Sampling in Geometallurgy

Let’s Talk Sampling – Because It Matters More Than You Think

Getting sampling wrong can mean getting everything wrong. From flawed resource estimates to misguided process decisions, the lack of best practices for geometallurgical sampling is a silent risk across the mining value chain. Right now, there are no accepted industry standards on how to select geometallurgical samples or even how to demonstrate they’re truly representative.

That’s where this project comes in. Join us for a webinar that opens the doors on this critical initiative, shares what we’ve heard from across the industry, and invites you to help build a clear, common, and practical guideline for geometallurgical sampling.

What You’ll Learn

• • Why we’re building this guideline
  • What We Mean by “Representative” – Working definition we’re developing
  • Key Concepts We’re Exploring – Performance drivers, focus case, sampling frame
  • Document Structure – High-level approach we’re considering
  • Critical Questions We’re Trying to Answer – The challenges we’ve identified
  • What We’ve Heard So Far – Common themes from initial consultations
  • Real Challenges You Face – Anonymous examples of industry pain points
  • Methodology Options – Approaches we’re evaluating 
  • Your Experience Matters – What’s worked/failed in your projects

Why It Matters

Sampling is one of the first steps in the mining lifecycle, yet many operations still rely on disparate internal practices. Without a shared industry foundation, it’s tough to compare, evaluate, or build trust in sample-based decisions, especially when it comes to stakeholder approvals.

This project will tackle that by developing:

• A practical, actionable guideline
• Case studies from base metals, precious metals, and industrial minerals
• Tools and templates to use in your own sampling programs

Whether you’re a geologist, metallurgist, or data analyst, your insights will shape a guideline that works in the real world because it’s built by people who live it.