{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 134: The Interface Challenge - bridging the gap between geologists and mining engineers","description":"In this episode of Fresh Thinking, Tarrant Elkington (Snowden Optiro General Manager) joins Susan Havlin (Managing Consultant APAC) to explore the all-too-common disconnect between geologists and mining engineers. Tarrant talks about the results from the more than 100 professionals that generously responded to his survey - helping geologists and engineers understand how differences in approach, communication, and expectations can impact project success. Tune in to hear what both sides really think - and how better collaboration can make all the difference. Key Time Points:&amp;nbsp; 0:42 \u2013 How the idea for the \u201cInterface Challenge\u201d talk came about 1:56 \u2013 What is \u201cthe interface\u201d between geologists and mining engineers? 2:46 \u2013 Why communication breakdowns can impact project success 3:44 \u2013 Insights from surveying over 100 professionals 5:00 \u2013 What questions were asked in the survey (and how long it really took!) 6:15 \u2013 Are geologists and mining engineers aligned \u2013 or speaking different languages? 7:30 \u2013 The preparation stage: Do geologists and engineers actually talk before modelling? 9:34 \u2013 Model handover: why documentation matters 10:43 \u2013 What\u2019s inside a good resource model (and what\u2019s often missing) 12:00 \u2013 Advanced estimation methods \u2013 how common are they really? 14:24 \u2013 Recoverable models and misunderstandings in mine planning 15:44 \u2013 Dilution: who\u2019s responsible, the geologist or the mining engineer? 17:09 \u2013 Surprising results from the survey 18:38 \u2013 Why perception gaps exist between the two disciplines 19:45 \u2013 Practical steps to improve collaboration and communication If you would like to contact Tarrant or Susan: contact@snowdenoptiro.com Listen on the go: Fresh Thinking is available on all major podcast platforms \u2013 subscribe to never miss an episode! Explore more: https:\/\/snowdenoptiro.com\/ \ud83d\udc4d Like, comment, and subscribe for more technical mining insights from our global consulting team. Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro is rapidly becoming the best mining podcast globally - you can find our podcasts on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and most other podcast platforms. Who we are: Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors and investors. We help mine developers to advance their projects, mining companies to improve their operations and their professionals, and investors to de-risk their investments by the provision of quality advice, training and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral\/Ore Reserves. For training or consulting enquiries:&amp;nbsp; training(at)snowdenoptiro.com&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; contact(at)snowdenoptiro.com ","author_name":"Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro","author_url":"https:\/\/snowdenoptiro.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38819185\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38819185"}