Geowizard 122 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 One of the most important aspects of prospecting or operating a small or large mine is sampling. - Geowizard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldBellMining 1 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Care to expand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Oates 9 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Unrealistic sampling methods have cost many their fortunes,minds and souls. NEVER highgrade ore samples as that enrichment gives high results on a assay but horrible results when you spend a fortune to mine hardrock. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geowizard 122 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 When I shipped a 200 ton test shipment of silver ore. Payment was made in the form of a check. - Geowizard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldBellMining 1 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Yeah, I know all about equipment expenses... not just from mining either, just about anything mechanical for that matter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Harn - Editor 19 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Here's an article by Chris Ralph we published back in 2005 that might be helpful. It explains some of the terminology and sampling techniques: Understanding Sampling Techniques Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldBellMining 1 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 Thanks Scott, I really enjoyed this read and book marked it. Was very informative and gave me those "Ah Ha" moments that answered questions I had been asking myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geowizard 122 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 Scott, My objective is to bring discussion to the ICMJ forum on these topics. - Geowizard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
