Techniques for Modeling Coal Deposits in Minemax Scheduler

Explore techniques for modeling coal deposits in Minemax Scheduler through this informative conference talk by Matt Labonte, Senior Mining Engineer at Minemax. Dive into strategic mine schedule optimization software and key decision-making processes for product choices, blending, equipment purchases, and area sequencing. Learn about various import methods including traditional block models and polygon models. Examine different scenarios such as lower ROM ash constraints and wash plant upgrades. Gain insights into restricted ash considerations and the impact of plant upgrades on scheduling. Benefit from Matt's extensive experience in software deployment, training, and consulting across North and South America. Understand how Minemax Scheduler leverages multi-period optimization to maximize NPV and jointly optimize block destinations, cut-off grades, blending, equipment expenditures, and waste dump sequencing.

Techniques for modeling coal deposits
Minemax Scheduler - Strategic Mine Schedule Optimization Software
Key Decisions: Product Choices, Blending, Equipment Purchase, Sequencing of Areas
Import Methods: Traditional block model with benches, Traditional block model rotated along axis, Polygon model
Scenarios: Lower ROM Ash constraint, Wash Plant upgrade, Lower Ash constraint and Plant upgrade
Restricted Ash
Wash Plant Upgrade
Wash Plant Upgrade with Lower Ash
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