Title :
Simulation of sublevel caving operation - simulation applied to mining
Author :
Corsaro, Marco Alessandro
Author_Institution :
Anglo American, South Africa
Abstract :
The feasibility of proposed mining method at a South African diamond mine is tested via simulation. The simulation objective is to test mining production schedules, suggested fleet size and ore transportation system (truck loop vs. ramp). The model indicated the best mining method to be employed.
Keywords :
diamond; mining; transportation; South African diamond mine; fleet size; mining method; ore transportation system; simulation; sublevel caving operation; Africa; Ores; Production systems; System testing; Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2008. WSC 2008. Winter
Conference_Location :
Austin, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2707-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2708-6
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2008.4736430
