35TH INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS

35TH INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS

27 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER 2016  |  CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA


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35TH INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS

27 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER 2016  |  CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Mineral Resources Evaluation, Geostatistics and Mathematical

Paper Title Presenting Author Names
Sequential Gaussian Simulation in the Gangjiang Copper-polymetallic Deposit of Nimu, Tibet, China Prof. JIANGUO CHEN
Spatial hazard assessment using simplicial indicator kriging Dr. JJ Egozcue
3D modeling of the second largest lignite resource of Turkey Dr Erhan Tercan
Russian mineral base of gold: Current situation and future views Dr. Anatoly Ivanov
Determining elemental associations by multivariate analysis of regional-scale geochemical data Dr Jennifer McKinley
REAL OPTIONS TO VALUE A MINING PROJECT UNDER 2 UNCERTAINTIES: A QUANTITATIVE MODEL FOR REVENUE SHARE AND MINING FISCALITY. Dr. Abdoul Aziz NDiaye
Grade Control Efficiencies using XRF and Spectral Techniques in gold deposits Michael Nugus
Application of GIS-based weights of evidence method for metallogenic prediction to Molybdenum resources in the Lesser Xing'an Range-Zhangguangcai Range Metallogenic Belt of Heilongjiang, China Dr. WEI SHEN
Creaming and the likelihood of discovering additional giant petroleum fields "Prof. Richard Sinding-Larsen Prof Richard Sinding-Larsen"
Integrated cause-effect analysis of geological and geophysical maps in mineral resource assessment Dr. susanna Sirotinskaya
Identification and visualization of anomalous areas by using the cause-effect analysis of spatial data Dr. susanna Sirotinskaya
The ore body model and reserves estimation of the Tiegelongnan deposit ,northern Tibet Dr. Yong Song
Modelling long-term transportation of ore-sourced geochemical elements in the vertical profile of the loess cover Prof. DEYI XU
Sediment Classification via the hybrid PSOGSA optimization based Neural Networks Approach Mr. Shubham Kumar Priyadarshi
Analysis of geochemical well logs in crystalline rocks using statistical approach: Case study of Chinese Continental Scientific Drilling Main Hole Dr. Ahmed Amara KONATE
Mapping gold pathfinder metal ratios – A methodological approach based on compositional analysis of spatially distributed multivariate data Dr. Luis Braga
A review of current Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) practices in the mining industry Mr. Mark Burnett
Application of Bi-dimensional empirical mode decomposition (BEMD) modeling for extracting gravity anomaly indicating the ore-controlling geological architectures and granites in the Gejiu tin-copper polymetallic ore field, Southwestern China Dr. Yongqing Chen
What are Mathematical Geosciences? Are Mathematical Geoscientists at the Earth Science Frontiers? Prof. Qiuming Cheng
Singularity Theories and Methods for Quantitative Assessment of Concealed Mineral Resources in Covered Areas Prof. Qiuming Cheng
High dimensional data visualization helps data mining from well log data Dr. Shaoqun Dong
The stochastic modelling and simulation of fractures in rock masses Prof. Peter Dowd
From constant sum constraint to association of compositional variables Dr. Juan Jose Egozcue
Pixel-Based Simulation Approaches for Profiling the Weipa Lateritic Bauxite Deposit Dr. Oktay Erten
Determination of Cu mineralized zones utilizing number-size (N-S) fractal modeling in Takht-e-Gonbad porphyry deposit (SE Iran) Mr. Mohammad Eskandarnejad Tehrani
A new insight of the fractal geometry-theory and application in geosciences Dr. Xinmin Ge
Modelling the Merensky Reef variability at Lonmin’s Marikana Operations Mr. Dennis Hoffmann
Constructing 3D Geological model with modified multiple-point statistics algorithm Dr. Weisheng Hou
Correlation analysis for compositional data using logratio coordinates Dr. Karel Hron
Characterization of primary geochemical haloes associated with Sn-Zn mineralization at the Dulong deposit, China Dr. Zhao Jiangnan
Resource identification and commercial evaluation of Dimension stone Granite deposits of Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu, India Dr. Jayabalan Kaliyaperumal
Discovering geochemical patterns with agent-based simulations. Dr. Juan Pablo Lacassie
Wallrock porosity distribution and the mechanisms forming the alteration halos of the Dajishan tungsten deposit, China Dr. Xiangchong Liu
The Importance of the International Reporting Codes in the Mining Industry Mr. Ken Lomberg
Critical aspects in the estimation of Mineral Resources for Narrow Tabular PGM Deposits Mr. Ken Lomberg
Using Simulation to Quantify Uncertainty in Ultimate Pit Limits and Inform Infrastructure Placement Mr. Mhlonipheki Brilliance Mabhena
Finding the Optimal Dynamic Anisotropy Resolution for Grade Estimation Improvement at Driefontein Gold Mine, South Africa Ms. Senzeni Mandava
Interpretable principal balances for compositional data in geochemistry Dr. Josep-Antoni Martin-Fernandez
Value Based Extraction Decisions under Challenging Market Conditions at Mogalakwena Platinum Complex Mrs. Kavita Mohanlal
Application of geospatial technologies in Lineament analysis for mineral prognostication- A Case Study-- Ramagiri schist belt and surrounding areas of Eastern Dharwar Craton Mrs. Gauri Motghare
Practical Application of Gy Sampling Theory in Mining: An Example from Mogalakwena Open Pit Pt Mine Mr. Trust Muzondo
Computer assisted drill hole data interpretation for iron ore exploration Mr. David Nathan
Resource and Risk Evaluation of two Coal Seams at Kriel Colliery Mr. Luan Nel
Output selection for Gaussian Processes classification in iron ore deposits Dr. Katherine Silversides
3D geological modelling and prospecting prediction of the Pulang porphyry copper deposit, Yunnan Province, China Dr. Yue Sun
Optimal sampling for variogram estimation in order to determine sample line spacing for a Marine Diamond deposit . Prof. Christien Thiart
Dealing with outliers within the Kriging Framework Mr. Leon Tolmay
Multiple Reef packages and its impact on estimation techniques applications Mr. Leon Tolmay
Latent endmember identification by means of Gaussian anamorphosis Dr. Raimon Tolosana-Delgado
A General Robust Probability Classifier Based on the ϕ-divergences and Its Application on Lithology Classification Prof. Yongzhi Wang
Drilling strategies when evaluating the Merensky and UG2 Reefs Mr. Dave Young
Surface Roughness and Micromorphology of Carbonates Dissolved in Three Different Acids by Multifractal Analysis Mr. Mohai Zhang
A favourable topographical characteristics for locating Fe deposits in Fujian Province of China Prof. Renguang Zuo
Geostatistical analysis supporting the characterisation of sandstone for weathering studies Mr. Brian Johnston
Open pit mine planning using multivariate conditional simulation Mr. Ngoc Luan Mai
The statistical distribution pattern of zinc concentrations at Belousovskoye deposit (Rudny Altai) Katerina Petrich
Study of N-dimensional Matrices and Its Application in Geology Dr. WEI SHEN
Three-dimensional modeling of Fracture-cavity reservoirs Dr. Jiagen Hou
Problems and Solutions of Identifying and Evaluating Effective Source Rocks Based on TOC in Petroliferous Basins Ms. Qianwen Li
Research on Technology of lithology identification of clastic rock in waterflooding reservoir Mr. Hairui Niu
Assessment of Mineral Resources Potential by combining Monte Carlo and Weights of Evidence Models Dr. Luping Pu
Genetic origin of gas and its effect on hydrocarbon property in the Ordovician of Tazhong area Tarim Basin, NW China Dr. Yangyang Wang
Multifractality of 3D-Rock micropore Structures by CT-based Image Analysis Dr. Shuyun Xie
Prediction Theory and Technique of China National Mineral Resource Potentiality Dr. Shuwen Xing
Application of Fitness-Distance-Ratio Based Particle Swarm Optimization for Travel Time and Constrained AVO Inversion Mr. Aayush Agarwal
A new method for recovering secondary dissolved porosity of sandstone: a case study from Chang 8 Member of Triassic in Ordos Basin, China Dr. Chaojin Lu
Geostatistical Modelling of Log-derived Petrophysical Data for Quantifying Uncertainties in “AMESERE” Field, Niger Delta. Mr. Abayomi Osotuyi
Inversion of reflected travel time curve using Laplace Crossover operator based Genetic Algorithm Mr. Taichengmong Rajkumar
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