In nickel ore reserve estimation, two geologists can work with the exact same drilling dataset — yet produce completely different reserve results. Why? Because reserve estimation is not only about software, interpolation methods, or calculations. It is highly dependent on geological interpretation, experience, assumptions, and geological sense. The same drillhole data can lead to different: 1. geological domains, 2. ore boundaries, 3. continuity models, 4. and ultimately, different reserve tonnages. In reality, geological data is like ingredients in a kitchen. The drilling database may be the same, but the final “flavor” depends on how the chef prepares and interprets the ingredients. A good geologist is not only someone who collects data, but someone who understands how to “cook” the data into a realistic, mineable, and reliable reserve model. At the end of the day: “Reserve is not only built from data, but from interpretation.” #NickelMining #Geology #OreReserve #MiningEngineering #GeotechnicalEngineering #TechnicalInsight