Mine Planning
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1. Short-term mine scheduling targeting stationary grades
Abstract In short-term mine planning, mining scheduling is generally defined by designing dig-lines, allocated on benches. The mined ore will be sent to stockpiles, homogenization piles, or a concentration plant. The process to design dig-lines is usually done manually, whereby multiple simultaneous mining fronts are time-consuming and labour-intensive. The
REM - International Engineering Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Multi-stage dumping sequence - a feasible waste management alternative for open pit mining
Abstract Waste management and environmental aspects are progressively gathering attention in the mining industry. Mine planners must deal with increasingly complex tasks to balance between ore block schedules, waste disposal, operational cost and environmental reclamation. The mine incomes are generally related to mining and processing of the ore, thus most
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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3. Comparison between traditional project appraisal methods and uncertainty analysis applied to mining planning
Abstract Long-term mining planning is a complex process which involves a large number of variables and uncertainties. Traditional discount cash flow (DCF) is usually used in the evaluation of mining projects. DCF includes net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and profitability index (PI). A sensitivity analysis is usually carried out to eva
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2020-06
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4. Influence of water level in mine sequencing applied to strategic mining planning
Abstract Developing mine sequencing involves a number of factors and a large amount of information, and consequently the profitability of the project will strongly depend on the production schedule. A mining project may be conditioned to non-optimal sequencing, which may affect the economic results of the project and also lead to an inadequate utilization of
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2020-06
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5. Heterogeneity test for optimising nickel sampling protocols
Abstract Fundamental Sampling Error (FSE) is generated whenever a sample is taken from a lot of particulate material and is caused by an intrinsic characteristic of every mineral deposit: the constitutional or intrinsic heterogeneity of the ore. FSE is the only error that can never be eliminated in sampling processes, but it can be reduced to acceptable valu
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2020-06
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6. Direct sequencing of blocks in stochastic models with multi-mines and multi-destinations
Abstract Mining Scheduling is the one that maximizes profit from mining over time. By means of computational methods, the deposit is discretized in blocks and algorithms are used to consummate this objective. The methods that are widely known nowadays for mining scheduling optimization of a discrete block model were based on graph theory, and among those mos
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 16/09/2019
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7. Grade uncertainty embedded in long term scheduling: stochastic mine planning
Abstract The inclusion of grade uncertainty for multivariate mineral deposits is of great importance for the correct management of subsequent decisions involved in mining planning. Mapping grade uncertainties allows maximization of profit and resource extraction. In this article, the co-simulation turning band algorithm is applied with the aim of predicting
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2019-06
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8. An integrated pit-to-plant approach using technological models for strategic mine planning of copper and gold deposits
Abstract The strategic mine plan is a crucial step for the success of mining companies, and for its development, it is necessary to use a number of inter-related variables that are usually estimated independently. These variables include operational data that is traditionally isolated in information islands between the different departments in the mine or th
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2019-06
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9. NPV analysis of multiple surface constraints for pit expansion scenarios under geological uncertainty
Abstract To optimize a mining project, it is necessary to deal with several technical aspects and constraints, such as orebody modelling, reserve estimation, blending strategy, optimal and operational pit designs, cost control, environmental issues, among others. In this sense, locating surface infrastructures is one of the most critical mine planning concer
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2019-06
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10. Mine fleet cost evaluation - Dijkstra's optimized path
Abstract The transport distance in a mining operation strongly influences a mine operation revenue and its operational cycle because it is a fundamental part of the total mining costs. Generally, the transport route is determined based on an engineer's practical knowledge, which does not consider any mechanism to optimize the possible routes to be taken. In
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2019-06
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11. Using UAV for automatic lithological classification of open pit mining front
Abstract Mine planning is dependent on the natural lithologic features and on the definition of their limits. The geological model is constantly updated during the life of the mine, based on all the information collected so far, plus the knowledge developed from the exploration stage up to the mine closure. As the mine progresses, the amount of available dat
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2019-03
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12. The impact of payload truck factor use in mine performance reports for an open pit copper mine in Brazil
Abstract This article aims to evaluate the use of a truck factor for off-highway trucks in open pit mine operations, thus reducing error on material movement and mine production data entry. This method is current for a copper mine located in South East Pará, Brazil. With a dispatch system, the truck factor is calculated using three data inputs called measur
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2018-07