Using optimisation and simulation to maximise mine productivity
Using optimisation and simulation to maximise mine productivity
1 PagesNewcrest is one of the world’s largest gold mining companies with operations in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Newcrest owns and operates the Cadia Valley underground block cave gold mine in New South Wales, Australia. This site produces roughly 600,000 ounces of gold and 62,000 tonnes of copper a year. Block caving Business Function Real-time Planning Function Optimisation and simulation Product Demonstrated a 10% improvement to mine productivity by combining optimisation and simulation algorithms CASE STUDY Using optimisation and simulation to maximise mine productivity The Customer The Problem The Solution The Benefits Underground mines, in particular block caves, are valuable assets that can be used for decades after their initial development. As a mine operator, it
