Every project is different with specific conditions and requirements. Usually it is not possible to achieve project objectives by relying on a single prescribed solution.

Regardless of the size of the project, effective project management can be achieved by efficient utilisation of available resources, technical processes and tools in a dynamic and communicative way.

Iterative Planning Cycle

Our sound understanding of the cyclic relationship between planning variables and processes can provide you with the solutions you need to achieve your objectives.

Computer tools available today largely facilitate the iterative planning cycle by introducing shortcuts and making possible detailed evaluations with additional inputs at various stages of a project.

We can use various computer tools to assist you in obtaining the maximum return from your operation. Some of these tools can be summarised as follows:

• Pit Limit Optimisations provide the incremental optimum shells guiding the pit development and design strategy. The preliminary schedules and analysis of the shells give an indication for the value, sensitivity and development potential of a project.
• Pit Stage Designs determine the overall production sequence with the inclusion of access ramp, wall slope and other details. Often, modifications to the stage designs might be the only solution to achieve production schedules that will satisfy client's financial objectives.
• Cut-off Grade Studies can optimise the project size by analysing stockpile and cut-off grade management options prior to detailed production schedules.
• Detailed Production Schedules can further improve the project cash flow with integrated mine, mill and stockpile schedules. The mining equipment productivity can be incorporated into the schedules for full utilisation of the equipment.
• Waste Dump Optimisations can provide significant potential savings by minimising the overall dumping costs. The techniques have been developed for building cost models, optimisation of dump limits and dumping strategy.
• Technical Programming removes any limitations associated with building complex cost models, data transfers, batch processing and analytical problem solving.