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Sampling Practices in the Mineral Industries, Melbourne

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Sampling Practices in the Mineral Industries, Melbourne

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Preliminary Assessment of Sampling Techniques at Hilton Mine

At Hilton Mine, 18 kilometres north of Mount Isa, the silver-lead-zinc sulphide bodies have undergone strong deformation in the form of folding and later faulting and brecciation in the hangingwall region of the mine._x000D_
Variation in grades and widths over compara- tively short distances causes problems regarding accurate sampling of orebody exposures in underground development, and in defining confidence limits for the extrapolation of ore intersections in ore reserve calculations. The paper gives a preliminary insight into the problem of obtaining representative samples for exposed orebodies and discusses the sampling techniques employed. Results gained from these sampling methods could not be verified due to lack of individual bulk samples for comparison but strong evidence for precision was provided. INTRODUCTION In a developing mine like Hilton, accurate grade information is of extreme importance. Original grade information for a potentially viable ore deposit is gained from surface drilling, and initial ore estimates are calculated from the resultant ore widths and grades. After underground development has proceeded, the opportunity arises for detailed examination of orebody exposures, and the resultant assay grades and widths from sampling of these exposures may, in the long term,
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  • Published: 1976
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  • Unique ID: P197604011

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