Maptek to host Geostatistics Citation

Mining software and hardware developer Maptek will host the prestigious Geostatistics Citation course from the University of Alberta in Perth in February-March 2009.

Expert geostatistics teacher and researcher from the Civil and Environmental Engineering department of the University of Alberta,
Dr Clayton Deutsch, will conduct the 4-week residential course with support from Maptek’s team of mining engineers and geologists.
The course, which combines academic knowledge with industry experience, is open to all mining professionals regardless of software experience.

The course involves theoretical and practical study, with students able to gain knowledge in the theory and use of modern geostatistical tools in mining. Following the compulsory 4-week teaching sessions, participants work on individual or group projects, with Maptek and other industry professionals as mentors.

Students who complete the course, including the project phase, will be awarded the Citation in Applied Geostatistics from the Faculty of Extension at the University of Alberta, Canada.

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‘The most modern methodological developments in applied mining geostatistics are now in my toolbox. To attend the classes is an intense and pleasurable learning experience.’
Raúl Roco, from Xstrata Chile

‘It’s been just the right balance of theory and application. It’s followed a step-by-step plan while answering our questions too.’
Nigel Luckman of Southwestern Resources

‘This was a great course and exciting four weeks with geostatistical theory nicely blended with practical applications. The instructors were very skillful in explaining even the most complex theoretical concepts in an intuitive and very well understood manner.’
Tomasz Potoloski, Newmont

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