45 - Reconciliation vs Rescaling

07/29/22 • 15 min

In this episode, Rayleen Hargreaves, Principal Consultant and Reconcilor Product Owner discusses Reconciliation versus Rescaling with Ian Glacken, Executive Consultant with Snowden Optiro. Both Rayleen and Ian are passionate advocates for continuous improvement via reconciliation across the entire mining value chain.

This podcast at a glance:

1:05 Definition of reconciliation 2:07 What is the differrence between reconcilation and rescaling 6:20 The pros and cons of rescaling data 8:55 Is there a commodity group leading the charge in best practice reconciliation or is it being driven from a company level? 10:45 Is there a value in rescaling data when different sources, like Sub-level caves, block caves and stopes are involved in feeding material to the plant during the month?

If you would like to speak to either Ian or Rayleen about Reconciliation and/or Reconcilor, here are their contact details:

Ian Glacken [email protected]

Rayleen Hargreaves [email protected]

This podcast at a glance:

If you would like to speak to either Ian or Rayleen about Reconciliation and/or Reconcilor, here are their contact details:

Ian Glacken [email protected]

Rayleen Hargreaves [email protected]

Previous Episode

44 - Reconcilor 20 Year Anniversary

To celebrate the 20-year Anniversary of Reconcilor, Rayleen Hargreaves our Reconcilor Product Owner chats to Craig Morley Anglo American’s Head of Mining Geosciences and Reconciliation about the key roles they have played in the genesis, development and roll out of the reconciliation software Reconcilor. Prior to joining Anglo American, Craig was with Snowden for 18 years and it was during this time that Reconcilor was born. Here we are 20 years later and Reconcilor is working its magic on 31 mine sites around the world.

This podcast at a glance:

1:22 Introduction

1:22 What led to the development of Reconcilor?

2:32 What are the most important features that were developed during your time at Snowden?

2:40 Automation of data capture

4:06 Prognostication – predicting the future

4:39 What is the most asked question about how Reconcilor works?

4:27 How did you get Reconcilor recognised globally?

7:45 What do you think is the most meaningful feature of Reconcilor?

9:37 How does Reconcilor differ today from how it was in the past - and now looking into the future?

12:00 Where has Reconcilor taken you around the world – where to next?

If you would like a demonstration of how Reconcilor works and how it could help your mine site, please contact Rayleen Hargreaves: [email protected]

Snowdenoptiro.com

Next Episode

46 - Reconciliation and Moisture

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Rayleen Hargreaves, Principal Consultant and Reconcilor Product Owner discusses Reconciliation and Moisture with Ian Glacken, Executive Consultant with Snowden Optiro. Both Rayleen and Ian are passionate advocates for continuous improvement via reconciliation across the entire mining value chain.

This podcast at a glance:

0:57 Why is moisture or contained water important in reconciliation? 3:32 Is there a reason some companies ignore the moisture factor? 6:36 Could we just take the moisture measurements at the plant? 8:56 How can we get a better mine moisture measurement? 11:15 How should we handle moisture across the reconciliation work flow?

If you would like to speak to either Ian or Rayleen about Reconciliation and/or Reconcilor, here are their contact details:

Ian Glacken [email protected]

Rayleen Hargreaves [email protected]