Unlocking Latent Value

We aspire to be THE global meeting place between technical problem solvers
and interesting problems in the area of resources and reserves to establish and embed best practice
in the industry through the provision of quality advice, training and software

Our mission

Turn Ideas into Reality

Snowden Optiro can help to identify the techno-economic risks and flaws in a project to ensure that mining asset purchasers do not make a poor investment decision. In our experience there are many failed investments and project write-downs that could have been avoided through appropriate due diligence, with these failures often a result of not understanding inherent technical complexity and risks within the project prior to acquisition. 

Benefits we drive

The substantial technical expertise of our team, in conjunction with proven, robust methodologies, enables us to add value to mining projects, operations and investments.

Improved resource estimates which support the ability to plan and forecast with greater accuracy

Improved strategic mine plans to maximise value

A full understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with a mining investment

A full understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with a mining investment

Assessment of new mining techniques to reduce costs and emissions

New skills in your team members to help them drive improvement in your operations

Values/themes we get behind

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• Quality above all
• Get involved in global standards
• Get involved in software that bakes in standards

FRESH THINKING

• Appreciate different perspectives
• Always challenge yourself to learn and get better
• Sometimes the most strongly held beliefs are the things that are holding us back

MAKE AN IMPACT

• Get the most out of every engagement, interaction and hour
• Consider the end goal and how you are contributing to it
•Celebrate the wins

BETTER TOGETHER

• Be generous with your time and knowledge Bring on the next generation
• Appreciate that different views help find better solutions
• Appreciate that having others to review and back us up helps us to get better

FIND A WAY

• Commitment to delivery
• Understanding of client objectives

Benefits we drive

The substantial technical expertise of our team, in conjunction with proven, robust methodologies, enables us to add value to mining projects, operations and investments.

Improved resource estimates which support the ability to plan and forecast with greater accuracy

Improved strategic mine plans to maximise value

A full understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with a mining investment

A full understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with a mining investment

Assessment of new mining techniques to reduce costs and emissions

New skills in your team members to help them drive improvement in your operations

Values/themes we can get behind?

SET THE STANDARD

• Quality above all
• Get involved in global standards
• Get involved in software that bakes in standards

FRESH THINKING

• Appreciate different perspectives
• Always challenge yourself to learn and get better
• Sometimes the most strongly held beliefs are the things that are holding us back

MAKE AN IMPACT

• Get the most out of every engagement, interaction and hour
• Consider the end goal and how you are contributing to it
•Celebrate the wins

BETTER TOGETHER

• Be generous with your time and knowledge Bring on the next generation
• Appreciate that different views help find better solutions
• Appreciate that having others to review and back us up helps us to get better

FIND A WAY

• Commitment to delivery
• Understanding of client objectives

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Solutions for the entire mining value chain

Global Reach

Snowden Optiro is part of Datamine, we offer a global network of offices that sell, implement and support technology and mining advisory in every mining region of the world. No matter where our customers are located, we have top professionals trained to the highest standards to meet all of your needs.

Latest from Blog

Read the latest updates from the Snowden Optiro team below.

Application of PhotonAssay™ to Coarse-Gold Mineralisation – The Importance of Rig to Assay Optimisation

Application of PhotonAssay™ to Coarse-Gold Mineralisation – The Importance of Rig to Assay Optimisation

Explore gold assaying's forefront in Dr. Simon Dominy and Jan Graham's paper, "Application of PhotonAssay™ to Coarse-Gold Mineralisation." Published in the January 2024 issue of Sampling Science & Technology magazine, it unveils PhotonAssay™—a rapid, chemical-free gold assay technique. Co-authored by Simon C. Dominy, Janice C. Graham, Kim H. Esbensen, and Saranchimeg Purevgerel, the paper spotlights collective expertise driving groundbreaking assay innovation.

Spotlight on Our Team – Mark Drabble

Meet Mark Drabble, our seasoned Executive Consultant in Australia, bringing 29+ years of geology expertise. He excels in due diligence, Mineral Resource audits, and consulting globally. Mark is known for his humor and doubles as an excellent presenter for Snowden Optiro geology courses.

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