405 Figure 8 - The Geometallurgical Block Model. The geometallurgical database is just an upgrade of the geological database. The algorithms for block estimation of every critical variable are the same as that used for classical assays estimation. Modified after Canchaya (2008). Figure 9 - Example of a Geometallurgical Block Model (GMBM). Blocks of different colors are shown, depending on their swelling clay content. Similarly, blocks containing marcasite, arsenopyrite, and other critical minerals can be also showed with a simple click. This GMBM corresponds to the high-grade ore body of San Gabriel mine (Moquegua-Peru).
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