MinE 651
Application of Mine Planning and Design
Description
The course integrates theory and applications by means of undertaking a design project using mine planning software. Emphasis is placed on pit limit optimization, strategic mine planning, short-term planning, and open pit mine design. To complement theory presented in MINE 631, a mine planning and design project with comprehensive instructions and hands-on experience using commercial general mine planning (GMP) software to complete is undertaken.Learning Outcomes
Construct and Analyze Geological Models: Create accurate geological, surface, and solid models from drillhole data, and use these models to make informed decisions in mine planning.Implement Block Modeling Techniques: Utilize basic statistical tools and variography to develop and analyze block models, enabling effective resource classification.
Optimize Open Pit Designs: Perform open pit limit optimization and pushback analysis, integrating production scheduling to achieve optimal mining sequences.
Design Complex Pit Layouts: Apply practical knowledge in pit design, including the use of polyline tools, ramp and slot design, and waste dump planning, to create efficient mine layouts.
Evaluate and Optimize Economic Parameters: Use tools such as Whittle for pit design export and scheduling, and apply Lane’s theory for cutoff optimization to enhance the economic outcomes of mining operations.
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
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| 3 | 1/1 | 0/1 | 3.5 | 44.1 |
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Undergraduate Program(s)
Sections & Respective Instructors
| A1 - 2024/2025 - Winter - Hooman Askari-Nasab |
| A1 - 2022/2023 - Fall - Hooman Askari-Nasab |