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Our APEG mining engineers bring extensive expertise in designing both open-pit and underground mining operations.
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We collaborate closely with our clients to select the most suitable mining method for their orebody employing a staged approach to minimize excessive waste movement and development.
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When designing open pits, we utilize the optimal pit shell identified by Whittle during the study's optimization phase, taking into account geotechnical parameters, approved footprint, strip ratios, pit staging, and surrounding infrastructure.
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For underground mines, we conduct stope optimizations using Stope Optimizer software, varying cut-off grades (COG), minimum mining widths, modifying factors, and stope dimensions to prepare reserves sensitivities and develop optimal mine designs.
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From conceptual to final designs, we collaborate closely with geotechnical experts to develop practical designs that integrate staging, dumping strategies, stope/pillar sizes, and optimized mining sequences. We emphasize open communication and collaboration with all the relevant parties throughout the entire process.
