Program Overview

Introduction to the Diploma in Geoestatistical Evaluation of Deposits

The Department of Mining Engineering at the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Chile offers a Diploma in Geoestatistical Evaluation of Deposits. This program aims to provide a systematic understanding of the different stages involved in calculating mineral resources and reserves, including a critical analysis of the state of the art in the field and new modeling techniques.

Objective

The objective of the program is to equip participants with advanced theoretical and practical tools for evaluating geological resources and mineral reserves, including aspects of geological models of deposits, sampling theory, and geostatistics applied to deposit evaluation.

Organization of the Program

The Diploma in Geoestatistical Evaluation is divided into six intensive courses, each lasting one week:

• Modelos Geológicos de Yacimientos (Geological Models of Deposits): May 4-8, 2026, taught by Brian Townley
• Geoestadística Aplicada a la Evaluación de Yacimientos (Geostatistics Applied to Deposit Evaluation): June 15-19, 2026, taught by Nadia Mery, Xavier Emery, and Mohammad Maleki
• Muestreo y Control de Calidad para Evaluación de Yacimientos (Sampling and Quality Control for Deposit Evaluation): July 27-31, 2026, taught by Eduardo Magri and Antoni Magri
• Simulación Geoestadística de Geología y Leyes (Geoestatistical Simulation of Geology and Laws): September 7-11, 2026, taught by Nadia Mery, Xavier Emery, and Mohammad Maleki
• Tópicos Especiales de Geoestadística (Special Topics in Geostatistics): October 19-23, 2026, taught by Nadia Mery, Xavier Emery, and Mohammad Maleki
• Categorización y Reporte de Recursos y Reservas (Categorization and Reporting of Resources and Reserves): November 30 - December 4, 2026, taught by the Academic Team

Program Details

• Total hours: 480 hours in online mode, using the Zoom platform (classes are not recorded)
• Direct teaching: 240 hours
• Personal work: 240 hours

Teaching Staff

The program features a renowned teaching staff, including:

• Xavier Emery, Ing. Matemático, PhD, École des Mines de Paris
• Eduardo Magri, Ing. Civil de Minas, PhD, University of Witwatersrand
• Antoni Magri, Ing. Agrónomo, PhD, Cornell University
• Mohammad Maleki, Ing. de Minas, PhD, Universidad de Chile
• Nadia Mery, Ing. Civil de Minas, PhD, École Polytechnique Montreal
• Brian Townley, Geólogo, PhD, Queen's University

Admission Requirements

To apply for the Diploma in Geoestatistical Evaluation of Deposits, candidates must:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program
• Provide a curriculum vitae
• Provide a photograph (passport-type)
• Have data that allows for the estimation of mineral resources (case study)
• Create an account and apply through the provided link, attaching the required documents (curriculum, copy of degree, passport/ID, commitment letter)

Payment Method

• The payment method depends on whether the student is self-financing or sponsored by their company
• A non-refundable registration fee of CLP 500,000 (USD 526) must be paid to secure a place in the program
• Payment for the program can be made in one installment via Webpay (for self-financing students) or through an purchase order (for company-sponsored students)

Certificate

Upon completion of all program requirements, students will receive a Diploma in Geoestatistical Evaluation of Deposits issued by the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Chile.

Observations

• In the event of a teacher's withdrawal, the program will find a suitable replacement
• The organizers reserve the right to cancel the program if the number of enrolled students is insufficient or due to force majeure
• Students are required to have a good command of English to study the provided bibliographic material
• It is recommended that students dedicate themselves exclusively to the program during class hours for optimal learning and performance.