Workshop | Mastering the Art of Reconciliation: Insights from Real-World Experiences
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Details
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
Mr Ian Glacken
Executive Consultant
Snowden Optiro
Workshop Presenter
8:00 AM - 4:00 PMBiography
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.
Mrs Rayleen Hargreaves
Principal Consultant
Datamine
Workshop Presenter
8:00 AM - 4:00 PMBiography
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.