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MINE DESIGN AND PLANNING
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SURPAC - Pit
Optimization Module available with Vision 5.0
Now available within Surpac Vision 5.0, mine planning professionals are able
to conduct pit optimization on-site. Important benefits for the user include
setting up production costs and revenues for different zones of the ore body.
The pit optimizer can facilitate the sound assessment of economic potential for
newly drilled projects and it also leads to the update of mine plans as new
economic and geological information become available. Modeling of potential
pit-wall pushbacks is made easy by considering ìwhat if î scenarios to
mitigate economic risks.
Features include:
- Set up production and mining cost parameters for different zones of the
orebody model.
- A solution engine that operates directly on the block model.
- Output discount factor and nested pit number back into the block model and
generate DTM surfaces of each pit shell.
Analysis is done using the Lerch Grossman algorithm or a floating cone
algorithm. To find out more e-mail ssican@surpac.com.
Gemcom's Plans for
additions to their Mine Scheduling and Planning Solution
The following lists some of the enhancements that Gemcom is committed to
delivering over the coming year ahead
- Financial Modelling Access to comprehensive
financial modelling is a crucial element of effective operational
management. Plans for upcoming releases include the incorporation of
strong financial modelling tools.
- Integration with Best-of-Breed Scheduling systems Gemcom's product groups have already undergone significant development to
create a comprehensive, thorough mine scheduling and planning solution
based upon short-term logistical planning and automated work scheduling.
- SmartTunnel Objects Smarttunnel objects, or objects
specific to underground mines, will be included in Gemcom's scheduling and
planning solution. These objects will determine the hierarchy and
dependencies of the tunnel network at the design stage, allowing the
scheduling model to be relatively self-sustaining.
The fully-integrated Mine Scheduling and Planning
Solution is scheduled for release on April 10, 2004. www.gemcomsoftware.com
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