Are Blasthole Samples that Bad and Reverse Circulation Samples that Good for Open Pit Grade Control? Story of a Trade-Off

The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
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Mar 1, 2010

Abstract

Past arguments advocating reverse circulation sampling against blasthole sampling are reviewed to present the debate under a different light. The advantages and disadvantages of each drilling method are compared, and the choice is presented as an informed trade-off between them.
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APA:  (2010)  Are Blasthole Samples that Bad and Reverse Circulation Samples that Good for Open Pit Grade Control? Story of a Trade-Off

MLA: Are Blasthole Samples that Bad and Reverse Circulation Samples that Good for Open Pit Grade Control? Story of a Trade-Off. The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2010.

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