In mining, reserve estimation is not only about creating a visually impressive block model. A model may look perfect inside the software, but mining reality is far more complex. -. If geotechnical conditions are ignored, slopes can fail. -. If hydrogeology is underestimated, water inflow can stop operations. -. If dilution and mining recovery are not considered properly, the actual ore delivered to the plant may never match the estimated reserve. This is why resource and reserve estimation should never stand alone. Geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, ore control, mining selectivity, and operational practicality must work together from the beginning. Because at the end of the day: The best reserve is not the biggest number on paper. It is the reserve that can actually be mined safely, consistently, and profitably. #Mining #Nickel #Geology #ResourceEstimation #ReserveEstimation #BlockModel #Geotechnical #Hydrogeology #OreControl #MinePlanning #MiningEngineering #OpenPitMining