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Workshop | Mastering the Art of Reconciliation: Insights from Real-World Experiences

Thursday, April 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Mastering the Art of Reconciliation: Insights from Real-World Experiences Join us for a full-day workshop focused on improving reconciliation across the mining value chain. Reconciliation should build confidence and clarity - not confusion. This workshop explores how to make it a practical, value-adding process rather than just a reporting exercise. The training will cover: • Core principles and modern reconciliation frameworks, including how reconciliation has evolved and what best practice looks like today • Clear definitions of what should be reconciled at each stage of the mining value chain, from resource model to mill • Real-world case studies that highlight both common pitfalls and successful approaches • Why variances occur, how to distinguish between random and systematic error, and how to interpret differences without jumping to conclusions • The role of sampling, estimation, grade control, mining practices and processing performance in reconciliation outcomes • Practical approaches to improving reporting confidence, transparency and data clarity • Techniques for diagnosing root causes rather than simply reporting variances • Insights to strengthen alignment between geology, mine operations and processing teams, creating a shared understanding of performance This workshop is ideal for geologists, mining engineers, metallurgists and technical managers seeking clear, practical guidance to enhance reconciliation outcomes and improve cross-disciplinary understanding within their operations.


Speaker

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Mr Ian Glacken
Executive Consultant
Snowden Optiro

Workshop Presenter

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Biography

Ian Glacken is a geologist, statistician, and internationally recognised expert in resource estimation and reconciliation. With decades of consulting and operational experience, he has advised mining companies worldwide on best-practice reconciliation, sampling, and geostatistics. Ian is a sought-after speaker and trainer known for bridging rigorous technical methods with practical, site-ready solutions.
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Mrs Rayleen Hargreaves
Principal Consultant
Datamine

Workshop Presenter

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Biography

Rayleen Hargreaves is a reconciliation geologist with over 30 years of industry experience and Product Owner of Reconcilor at Datamine. She specialises in mine value-chain transparency, metals tracking, and operational reporting. Rayleen is a recognised industry leader and frequent presenter on reconciliation best practice and process improvement.
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