Reliably estimating how many tonnes can be mined, at what grade and at what
time, based on practical mining considerations, is a critical part of every
resource evaluation exercise or feasibility study.
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1400000
1200000
Tonnes (t)
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800000
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400000
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200000
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Tonnes x Head Grade
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Average Grade x Head Grade
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Dilution
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Head Grade (g/t)
Sensitivity analyses can be undertaken easily and the alternative stope envelopes
can be analyzed to provide reserve information
Sequencing of Envelopes
MROs Sequencer decides the best order in which the envelopes should be extracted and the path of extraction. This takes account of
both the positive value defined by the grade or dollar value of the material and also the fixed and variable costs of mining,
transportation and processing.
Optimization of grade control lines can significantly reduce ore loss and
waste dilution whilst considering mining selectivity.
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MRO - Summary
MRO provides a fast, objective and flexible way of estimating the tonnage
that can be mined from a resource and at what grade, based on practical
mining considerations.
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MSO Background
MSO developed as part of AMIRA PRIMO and SIRUS
Projects
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MSO Data
Inputs
Block model with grades, value, density and other
attributes in orthogonal or rotated coordinates
Prototype for stope annealing with orientation, stope
shape, costs, development etc.
Geological control wireframes
Outputs
Stope wireframes
Section and plan design strings
Reserves report
Runs are configured using a clear user interface that includes case
management tools
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MSO Examples
Block Model
Practical
Mining Shapes
Optimized Stopes
Geological Control
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MSO Examples
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In these areas the value of the ore does not carry the
cost of mining a single stope that includes the waste.
The minimum pillar width prevents two separate
stopes being mined.
MSO has determined that the green stopes are the
optimal design choice.
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How It Works
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How It Works
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Previous Versions
MSO v1.0
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Creates optimised stopes within a fixed-interval vertical (XZ or YZ) framework based on
maximising either value or grade
Users define the minimum stope width, minimum pillar width, as well as near- and farwall dilution
Outputs stope wireframes plus horizontal and vertical stope strings
Outputs a report on the optimised stopes
Ideal for sub-vertical mineral deposits
Previous Versions
MSO v1.1
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Next Version
UGSO (MSO v2.0)
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Cloud-based optimization
Many additional stope framework options: can define rib and sill pillars, primarysecondary stope arrangements and variable level spacing intervals
Smoothing and splitting of output shapes
Output centre shape strings
More optimisation parameters
Boundaries and structures
Integrated data management, reporting, analysis and sensitivity
v1.1
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Regular Intervals
Irregular Sections
Ore Development
Strings
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OreDev-Gradient strings
Rectangular
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Quadrilateral
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Regular Intervals
Irregular strike
drives
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Prism Method
Defined range
of shapes
Discrete shapes
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Optimized shape
combination
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Define Area of Interest and Framework Orientation dynamically with realtime 3D visualization
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A fixed value
A table which allows the value used to be a function of the width or height dimension or tonnage of
the stope
The last option allows the software to dynamically choose between bulk and selective mining
by making the cutoff and head grade a function of the stope size
Stand-Off Distance
Inclusion
Report Exclusion
Mixing
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Smooth
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Merge
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Comparison
Tonnes
Grade (g/t)
Grams Au
MSO
581,678
8.91
5,184,467
MRO
898,447
4.78
4,291,881
Manual
350,071
9.35
3,273,167
Comparison
Decline Optimizer
Automatically-Generated Optimal Declines
Decline Optimizer
Rapidly assess alternative designs for
underground access
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Decline Optimizer
Using either a stope design or
orebody envelope define the
access points through which
the decline must pass
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Thank You