{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 136: Why Smart Geologists Script Their Way to Better Estimates","description":"In this episode of Fresh Thinking, Dr Gregory (Greg) Zhang and Jenny Dalrymple, both Senior Consultants at Snowden Optiro, share how automation and scripting can transform the mineral resource estimation process - saving time, improving accuracy, and creating an auditable, repeatable workflow. From Python scripting and macros to block model estimation and LUC workflows, Greg and Jenny explain how practical automation can make complex resource estimation tasks far more efficient. &amp;nbsp;\u23f1\ufe0f This podcast at a glance: 00:41 \u2013 Using scripting to automate mineral resource estimation 02:18 \u2013 Python and Datamine: speeding up exploratory data analysis 03:23 \u2013 From internal tools to standalone software - developed by our consultants 04:01 \u2013 How macros streamline LUC and MIK workflows 07:25 \u2013 Why workflow automation matters for small and large projects 08:22 \u2013 Macros as an audit trail for peer review and project handovers 08:50 \u2013 How to get started writing your first macro 09:51 \u2013 Practical advice for beginners in scripting and automation 10:19 \u2013 Final thoughts and closing remarks If you would like to contact Greg or Jenny: contact@snowdenoptiro.com &amp;nbsp;\ud83c\udfa7 Listen on the go: Fresh Thinking is available on all major podcast platforms \u2013 subscribe to never miss an episode! \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 \u2013 you can find our podcasts on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most other podcast platforms. Snowden Optiro 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 advance their projects, mining companies improve their operations, and investors de-risk their investments by providing quality advice, training, and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral\/Ore Reserves. \ud83c\udf10 Explore more: https:\/\/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\/38819250\/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\/38819250"}