Andrey Chitalin
Chief Geologist
Institute of Geotechnology
Dr. Andrey Chitalin has a PhD degree in Geotectonics and Structural Geology. He has 20 years teaching and research experience in Moscow State University and 23 years of experience in economic geology and reserves estimation in world-class mining companies. He published numerous research papers in field of geology and minerals of different regions, awarded the sign "Discoverer of the Deposit".
Structural analysis of ore deposits. Fantasy. Illusions. Reality
Structural models of many ore deposits are created without proper structural analysis and are incorrectly compared with models of well-studied reference deposits; there are many geological fantasies in such constructions. Fantasy models often lead to geological illusions and miscalculations of reserves. An adequate structural-geological model reflects the real geometry and kinematics of ore-controlling structures and is the basis for creating a reliable block model of reserves (mineral resources) and a prospecting model. Structural analysis should be performed by specialists - structural geologists.