3D representations of a uranium roll-front deposit

Abstract

This article presents a method to construct a three-dimensional (3D) block within units whose spatial characteristics are similar to those of a uranium roll-front deposit. In order to mimic the particular uranium roll-front deposits, a specific stochastic model has been developed, using some geostatistical simulation concepts. They refer to the well-established PluriGaussian Simulation model which has been rephrased in order to produce the specific ore body shapes.

Keywords

Geostatistics Simulations PluriGaussian Roll front Uranium

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