APPS

A series of mining-related online calculator apps are hosted here for public use.  The rationale for the calculator app is based on discussions with colleagues conversations seen on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Each of the calculators was originally Excel based, simple in concept, and could be developed by anyone who knows Excel. The online apps were created using Zite, an interactive app builder.  Zite is easy for those that want to build sharable apps but don't have programming knowledge.
The intent of the calculator apps was to develop the algorithms and logic for those who can’t or don’t want to take the time to build them. Or maybe someone just wants to play around with some numbers.

ROCK VALUE CALCULATOR

The Rock Value Calculator App allows one to calculate both the dollar value of the insitu rock and the NSR rock value.  Simply enter the orebody grade data in the cells and the rock values are calculated on a “$ per tonne” basis.   Zero the grade values for the metals not of interest.
Input the process recoveries and smelter payable factors to determine the NSR rock value.
Is this high value rock?

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PIT SLOPE CALCULATOR

The Pit Slope Calculator App allows one either to:
(i) calculate the Inter-Ramp Angle given a set of criteria (Bench Height, Bench Face Angle, and Catch Bench Width); or
(ii) calculate the Catch Bench Width given the Bench Height, Bench Face Angle, and Inter-ramp Angle.

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SMEARING CALCULATOR

The Smearing Analysis App is used to evaluate if grade smearing or smoothing is occurring when drill intercepts are publicly reported.
Input the main interval and the various sub-intervals to calculate the grade of the residual interval.
Is it ore or waste?

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DRILL INTERCEPT ANALYSIS - PENDING

Similar to the Drill Intercept Interpreter, this calculator is a more detailed examination of a drill intercept.
It calculates the residual grade, the insitu rock value for each sub-interval, and equivalent grades for User selected sub-intervals.
It also calculates the NSR rock value and the individual metal value contribution.

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MINE PRODUCTION RATE CALCULATOR - PENDING

The Mine Production Rate App allows the User to take a Resource or Reserve estimate and conceptualize a potential production scenario.
This would include a realistic processing rate based on Taylor’s Rule.
It determines the associated annual metal production. The calculator also estimates the insitu rock value and total contained metal for the Reserve.

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Disclaimer:  The Calculator Apps should be used for indicative information only. KJ Kuchling Consulting Ltd. assumes
no liability or responsibility for any reliance or use that a user may place on or make of this calculator.