An Introduction to Cut-Off Grade Estimation

by

Jean-Michel Rendu

Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc.

When mining cut-off grade is imperative, and strategy as to how to most profitably mine your ore based on current metal prices or projected mining prices comes into play. This book introduces you how to economically determine the valuation of your deposits in both Open Pit and Underground Mining, what determines the grade between waste and ore, and when to stockpile or send to the waste dumps.