Practical Applications of the VALMIN Code

Explore practical applications of the VALMIN Code in this 31-minute conference presentation from the Geology Symposium 2025. Learn from Matt Walker, Principal Consultant at Snowden Optiro and Chartered Professional geologist with 15 years of experience across the mining lifecycle, as he demonstrates real-world implementation of VALMIN Code principles. Discover how this Australian code for technical assessment and valuation of mineral and petroleum assets applies to exploration, resource development, and production geology contexts. Gain insights into mineral resource estimation, technical due diligence, and geological modeling practices across diverse commodities including uranium, gold, copper, nickel, lithium, and base metals. Understand the regulatory framework that governs technical reporting and valuation standards in the Australian mining industry through practical examples and case studies presented by an expert who specializes in both technical and operational aspects of mining geology.