You're so vein: Dale Sims unearths the blind spots and biases that quietly sabotage resource models—and why the real risk lies between our ears

Veteran geologist Dale Sims unpacks how cognitive bias shapes mineral resource estimates and calls for more introspection, testing, and transparency in geological modelling.
Jamie Wade
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Content By Jamie Wade on May 16, 2025
ESG, Stakeholder Communication, Education and Training Initiatives, Workforce, Training and Development, Innovation, Technology Adoption, Process Innovation, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Mines & Projects, Case Studies, Exploration, Geological exploration and resource modelling
Australia, North America, Canada
Gold, Copper

“You’re so vein, I’m so vein, we’re all so vein,” quipped Dale Sims as he opened his presentation at the AusIMM Mineral Resou...

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