Understanding Strategic Mine Planning

Tactics before strategy is the noise before defeat. Sun Tzu

Life of Mine Planning

The aim of this course is to introduce participants to the principles of Life of Mine (LOM) planning at pre-feasibility stage with hands on experience using data for coal or iron ore mines.

Work on a Pre-Feasibility Study Project

The course includes working on a project involving a detailed pre-feasibility study project, giving participants the experience to take up pre-feasibility projects by themselves 

Your Guide to  Success

Join us to explore the world of Life of Mine planning, where you'll gain insights into project scoping, pit optimization, and strategic scheduling while working on a live project for pre-feasibility study.

Meet Your Course Creator

Hi, I'm Dr. Ranajit Das, your guide to mastering Life of Mine planning. With 30 years of industry experience, I'm here to help you navigate the complexities of mining projects and achieve success in your career.

Course Curriculum

4 Chapters · 20 Lessons

  1. 1

    Strategic mine planning

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      Introductory Session about the course

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      Strategic planning – What is it and why is it required

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      Economic evaluation and Project NPV estimation, including block value

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      Strategic decision-making discussion

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      JORC Code and similar reporting standards

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      Mine planning case studies

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      Difference in approach of Stratified and Non stratified deposits

  2. 2

    Pit Optimisation theory discussion & data preparation

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      Optimisation Algorithms

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      Slopes

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      Optimisation software concepts

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      Types of Block models

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      Revenue factors and pit phasing

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      Ore selection discussion

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      Welcome to your block model

  3. 3

    Hands on with MineOpt

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      PitOpt module in MineOpt -using csv block model

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      PitOpt module in MineOpt - using Minex grid model

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      AutoDesign module in MineOpt - Pit Design

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      AutoDesign module in MineOpt - Dump Design

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      SchedOpt module in MineOpt

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    Project - Assignment

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      Project Data

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$500.00

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