Strategic mine planning flexible mine planning to meet. Permission of the author and publisher is required for any other usage. The correct strategy is vital for the economic, social and environmental success of your project. Mdip in engineering wh bryan research centre, the university of queensland. Surface mining planning and design of open pit mining. Strategic and tactical requirements of a mining longterm plan 121 introduction the strategic longterm plan sltp of a mineral resources company can be described as the scheduled mining plan of the available mineral resource area based on current knowledge of the orebody and its mineral resource classification. It takes an enormous effort to produce a spectrum volume like the one in your hands. Integrated mineral investment and supply chain optimisation conference proceedings smp 2014. Strategic and tactical requirements of a mining longterm plan.
Geovia whittle strategic mine planning 3 days the whittle. The australasian institute of mining and metallurgy spectrum series 14. Geometallurgya route to more resilient mine operations mdpi. Geometallurgya route to more resilient mine operations. In fact, mine planning algorithm inputs would no longer be a block model, but. Effective mine planning is required to generate profit carlyle et al. Geological domains are identified such that a common set of rules can be applied to determine local variations in metallurgical responses within each. Mine planning and design many of tetra techs senior mining engineers have held senior positions in engineering and operations at the worlds largest mines, where they gained insight into the realities of what makes active producing mines. Newcrest newcrest to acquire potential tier 1 orebody in.
Traditionally the mining industry categorizes mine planning by period, for example shortterm planning and longterm planning there is, however, a growing trend to adopt the military and business terms of strategic planning and tactical planning. As the foundation of all mining activity a mine plan most accurately reflects the realtime reality of the. In fact, in any ore body of interest, each block could be considered for. Elaborating on the state of the art in the field, it describes the latest technologies and related research as well as the applications of. Stochastic mine planning and new mathematical models. This paper summarises the key elements of geotechnical knowledge and its input into the mine planning for the future of cadia valley operations. This article briefly describes some aspects of geological and technical risk analysis in mine planning projects. The lifeofmine production schedule determines the order of. However, a more practical classification is based on the distinction between strategic mine planning and tactical mine planning. Model and optimise the mine plan accounting current and future metal prices. The final product of the mine planning process is a business plan for exploiting the deposit. Underground hardrock mine design and planning bibliotheque et. Model and select the optimum time for plant expansions, maintenance and close of mine.
Openpit mine planning and design shifting knowledge to insight. The orebody knowledge and characteristics have an impact on mine performance well after the planning stages are complete, but there has been little ability to refer to and make decisions with the benefit of that orebody knowledge in a tactical, operational decision support capacity in a. A collaborative model planning to coordinate mining and. A holistic approach to mine planning can create value and present opportunities for both new and existing projects. Advances in applied strategic mine planning pdf ausimm. A holistic approach to mine planning 6 this study took the concept one step further by incorporating the schedule and landform together in order to make a seamless mine plan including all factors from mine production, truck scheduling, rehabilitation, stockpiling and final landform. Harnessing uncertainty for orebody modelling and strategic. Strategies for mine planning and design request pdf. Limited knowledge of shift delays delays identified in real time slow response time to process interruptions.
The planning process begins with a good threedimensional geological resource model. A brief look at geological and technical risk analysis in. Planning engineers who understand that strategic and tactical planning have. Advances in orebody modelling and strategic mine planning. Classical and stochastic mine planning techniques, state of the art.
The stepbystep introduction to mine design and planning enables a fastpath approach to the matter by undergraduate and graduate students. This material is intended for use in lectures, presentations and as handouts to students, and is provided in power point format so as to allow customization for the individual needs of course instructors. Aug 30, 2011 mine planning and scheduling smart practices for improving speed and accuracy to achieve operational excellence introduction. The role of mine planning in high performance ausimm bulletin. As the foundation of all mining activity a mine plan most accurately reflects the realtime reality of. Pushback design of open pit mines under geological and market uncertainties c meagher1, s a abdel sabour2 and r dimitrakopoulos3 abstract strategic open pit mine planning is carried out under multiple sources of technical and financial risks. Strategic project evaluation for open pit mining ventures. Newcrest intends to optimise the current open pit mine plan and pursue initiatives to improve operational. Orebody modelling and strategic mine planning smp 2014 is a threeday international symposium that highlights the latest advances, technologies, practices and concerns in the field.
Mine designplanning process and optimization opportunities resource block model. Key geotechnical knowledge and practical mine planning guidelines in deep, d cuello and g newcombe. The rwd orebody spatially consists of sediments to the south and volcaniclastic lithologies to the north, with. Orebody modelling and strategic mine planning smp 2014 is a twoday international symposium that highlights the latest advances, technologies, practices and concerns in the field.
Pdf on mar 1, 2014, peter dowd and others published international symposium. Hanekom anglo platinum abstract over the past couple of years, anglo platinum has made extensive use of technology within the core disciplines geology, evaluation, survey, and planning that collectively form part of. Advances in applied strategic mine planning is a collection of technical papers addressing core aspects of the sustainable, responsible and optimal development and utilisation of earths mineral resources. A collaborative planning model to coordinate mining and smelting. Nevertheless, to our knowledge, the middleshort term planning horizon is not.
A tight relationship between orebody knowledge, mine plans and schedules allows operations to analyse deviations and take corrective action at the right time. Mine design, scheduling, and modifying factors methodology. The in situ model, representing perfect knowledge at all relevant. At the same time, the greatest uncertainty driving the risk and profitability of mining investments is the geological variability of mineral deposits. In mining projects, deviations from optimal mine plans will result in significant financial losses, future financial liabilities, delayed reclamation, and resource sterilization. Connectivity between orebody knowledge, mine execution and. Modern strategic mine planning colorado school of mines.
This publication presents the latest advances, technologies, practices and concerns in strategic mine planning and orebody modelling, thus updating the developments and applications reported in the remarkably successful 2005 spectrum series 14 and its second edition in 2007. Mine design, scheduling, and modifying factors methodology applied to big blocks compared with individual panels d. Surface mining planning and design of open pit mining 1. These aspects create better business optimisation and utilisation of. A back to basics approach to mining strategy formulation. Orebody modelling and strategic mine planning smp2014. Orebody model mine design production scheduling financial and production forecasts traditional view unknown, true answer single, often. Strategic mine planning optimization process is the backbone of mining operations.
Newman colorado school of mines august 18, 2008 if you are in a shipwreck and all the boats are gone, a piano topthat. Newman colorado school of mines august 18, 2008 if you are in a shipwreck and all the boats are gone, a piano topthat comes along makes a fortuitous life preserver. Strength of a building depends on its strength of its foundation. A new methodology for flexible mine design, in proceedings of the orebody modelling and strategic mine planning symposium 2009, pp 109118 the australasian institute of mining and metallurgy. Advances in applied strategic mine planning ausimm. Jul 09, 2016 traditionally, the mine planning process is divided in stages according to either the level of detail of the analysis or the time scope to which the planning decision apply.
Experience and knowledge play an important role in the design and planning process. A back to basics approach to mining strategy formulation saimm. Prototype economic optimization enhances strategic planning in south africa. Strategic mine planning is the process where the mine planning process is integrated and aligned with the strategic objectives of the company which involves continuous adjustments to changes in the business environment. Orebody modelling and strategic mine planning smp 2014. Oct 23, 2019 having a basic understanding of the orebody modeling and the mine optimization methods used can help investors determine how much effort a company places into the quantification of risk to manage their assets.
Strategic planning will result in a plan that best matches. The impact may be greatest in the first year, when orebody knowledge is weakest and cash flow is critical. Strategic planning is being incorporated into the business formulation and implementation of many companies. By peter mccarthy honfausimmcp, director, amc consultants pty ltd. Strategic mine planning is concerned with the manner in which orebodies.
Quantify strategic decisions potma, 2019 quality mineral deposit knowledge, accumulated here, will add economic value. Having a basic understanding of the orebody modeling and the mine optimization methods used can help investors determine how much effort a company places into the quantification of risk to manage their assets. These objectives may be valuebased, riskbased or based on some. Ore reserve estimation and strategic mine planning. Model and select the optimum time for plant expansions, maintenance and close of. Mi ne planning plays an often understated but nonetheless essential role in the achievement of high performance. Outstanding textbook designed for courses in surface mine design, open pit design, geological excavation engineering and in advanced open pit mine planning and design. Since the outstanding success of the last two symposia in 2004 and 2009, the world has changed in very important ways. Optimising mining project value for a given configuration tarrant elkington the university of western australia ii abstract strategic mine planning is the process of determining the configuration that will optimise project objectives. Mining insights 10 things you should know about strategic. Advances in orebody modelling and strategic mine planning i. Reloading floating cones as an interesting strategy. This paper provides an assessment of the current challenges in strategic mine planning and design and suggested approaches for addressing them. Geometallurgy has been shown to intensify collaboration among operational stakeholders, creating an environment for sharing orebody knowledge and improving data acquisition and interpretation, leading to the integration of such data and knowledge into.
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Mine planning and scheduling smart practices mining and. This volume follows the eponymous conference held in perth, western australia, in. Given the uncertainty about ore grade, metal prices and foreign exchange rates, assigning dollar values. As part of this stage, newcrest will initiate an extensional drilling program. Strategic planning kear 2006 states that strategy is the broad plan to attain some objectives in the future and strategic and tactical requirements of a mining longterm plan by b. Advantages of strategic mine planning sciencedirect.
Orebody risk discounting rate 20 % cost of shortage in ore production 10,000 t cost of excess ore production 1,000 t cost of shortage in metal production 20 gr cost of excess metal production 20 gr number of simulated orebody models 15 the sip specific information case study on a large gold mine. The mining business faces continual risks in producing metals and raw materials under fluctuating market demand. Pushback design of open pit mines under geological and market. Advances in applied strategic mine planning is a collection of technical papers addressing core. Strategic and tactical mine planning components due to these issues, it is generally seen that value changes tend to be greatest in the strategic area planning, whereas cost and efficiency changes tend to be predominant in the tactical area the doing. The objective is to optimize the utilization of the principal resources capital, labor, technology and mineral reserves and maximize the strengths and opportunities of a mining company, while minimizing its weaknesses and threats.
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