Developing a realistic strategic schedule for underground and open-pit mining operations requires a combination of practical knowledge and expertise in advanced Mine Planning Scheduling software.
APEG engineers are proficient in commercial software such as Whittle, Minemax, Datamine, and the full Deswik suite. Additionally, we have developed our own in-house optimization software, Direct Block Scheduler, for handling complex scheduling projects with numerous constraints.
We use these tools to generate multiple Life-of-Mine (LOM) schedules, enabling us to evaluate Trade-off strategies and What-if scenarios for COG optimization, production rates, development ramp-ups, capital expenditure timing, low-grade stockpiling, blending strategies, fleet requirements, and more.
The ultimate goal is to assess the financial impacts of specific constraints, predefined mining sequences, and projected targets on the project's overall performance.
