🤩 Excited to share, we'll be at the International Mass Mining Conference and Exhibition (MASSMIN 2024) in Kiruna, Sweden. GEOVIA's Daniel VILLA will present two highly-anticipated papers on key mining topics - not to be missed!
Moreover, we'll launch the new GEOVIA Surpac Caving solutions; Surpac has added new, leading-edge block and sub-level cave planning and scheduling solutions to its already impressive array of Underground tools. Formerly known as GEOVIA PCBC — the world’s most widely used software for block cave projects and mines — these new solutions employ a flexible and powerful engine and sharp modern graphics that will help you take all aspects of your cave projects, from strategic analyses to feasibility studies and daily mine operations, to a whole new level.
For the first time in the industry, we'll introduce parametric design in caving operations, if you want to know all the interesting details and how it can make your operations more efficient, reach out to out team at MASSMIN, contact your GEOVIA representative or email us at geovia.info@3ds.com.
General Information:
Date: 17 - 19 September, 2024
Venue: Aurora Kultur Och Kongress
Website link: https://massmin2024.com/
Presentation Details:
Presenter - @DV, GEOVIA Under Ground Mining Industry Process Consultant Expert, Dassault Systèmes
With over 25 years of experience as a mining engineer, holding an M.A.Sc. from the University of British Columbia, Daniel has specialized in sub-level and block caving operations, including feasibility studies and mine operations management. As the former Director of the Caving Business Unit, he led initiatives globally, employing proprietary solutions like Footprint Finder, PCBC, and PCSLC across major caving mines. Currently, Daniel contributes to the Global Consulting team at Dassault Systèmes, spearheading digital transformation projects in the mining industry, specifically in caving. his leadership role involves collaborating with international mining projects, emphasizing a data-driven approach to drive efficiency and innovation. Daniel brings a wealth of experience in directing successful projects, fostering global collaborations, and integrating cutting-edge technologies for optimal mining operations.
Topic: Parametric Mine Design Applied to Block Caving
Date & Time: Session C1 | Thursday, September 17 | 9:10 - 10:15 AM (CEST)
Abstract: Underground mine design is generally an iterative and manual process that regularly requires updates as new assumptions and technical considerations become available. Traditionally, these changes can take weeks or months of design hours for the long-term planning team, affecting the timeframe of the entire process and limiting the ability to study various design alternatives. Because of timeframe limits and the need for more ability to effectively analyze different designs, often a mine will result in a sub-optimal design, decreasing the overall long-term profitability and may lead to additional operational challenges moving forward.
Technology in Parametric Engineering and Design is widely used in Civil, Aviation and Manufacturing industries. This technology was introduced to mining applications to automate and accelerate the underground design process, since in parametric Engineering all design items are parametrically linked; it means that any change in a parameter leads to the automatic update, this option allow controlling the parametric model to create the mine design, outputting design centerlines and 3D tunnel shapes. Due to the parametric nature of the model process and templates, this allows for rapid scenario simulation and analysis of multiple alternatives.
This paper examines the application of Parametric Design in a Block caving layout by changing critical parameters at the extraction level, such as tunnel and drawbell spacing, orebody offsets and how this adjustment will be automatically transferred to other levels like undercut. Additionally, these changes will be measured based on the redistribution of the draw points by calculating ore recovery, dilution, pillar size and draw point interaction.
Topic: Holistic Optimization for Open Pit to Block Cave Transition
Date & Time: Session C9 | Thursday, September 19 | 9:10 - 10:35 AM (CEST)
Abstract: It is common for Open Pit operations to face challenges throughout their life-of-mine such as decreasing grades and increasing operating and mining costs. Usually after years of Open pit production associated with deeper operating conditions the increment in mining cost, high stripping ratios and reduction in productivity, open the alternative to consider the transition to underground operations. Block cave appears as a feasible option due to their low operating costs (comparable to surface mining methods) and high productivity.
It is not simple to define when the best moment is to change the mining method from open pit to underground, also it is largely influenced by the continuation of the surface operation and not the combination of both, therefore usually leads to sub-optimal scenarios.
This paper proposes a new workflow that generates a holistic optimization, trying to maximize the NPV, for a mine deposit that begins as an Open Pit operation and then transitions to a Block Caving operation. Simulating multiple scenarios according to several parameters such as production target, shut off grade and the investment required for each scenario, the Hill of Value technique will be used to explore different strategies and identify areas of optimum solutions in a reasonable time. Additionally it could be possible to recognize the best period to start this transition.
Meet The GEOVIA Team at MASSMIN :
@NN - GEOVIA Sales Expert - Management Director, Dassault Systèmes
@DV, GEOVIA Under Ground Mining Industry Process Consultant Expert, Dassault Systèmes
About MASSMIN 2024:
At MassMin, we unite global experts to tackle the industry's most pressing sustainability challenges. Held once every four years, MassMin promises insightful discussions, groundbreaking insights, and networking opportunities. Don't miss your chance to be part of this vital conversation at MassMin 2024.
Join us for the 9th international conference and exhibition on mass mining as we convene in northern Sweden, specifically in the captivating town of Kiruna.
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