A Comparison of Open Pit Design and Scheduling Techniques

Author

Tad S. Golosinski, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
T. Bush

Abstract

Two competing software packages are commercially available for open pit production scheduling: Whittle Four-X and Earthworks NPVScheduler. In this study NPVScheduler was benchmarked against the Four-X using a statistically designed experiment for accuracy, optimality and technical practicality. The ultimate pits generated by both packages were found to be essentially the same in value, size and shape. The optimal pits generated by NPVScheduler tended to be smaller in size but similar in value to those generated by Four-X.

Recommended Citation

T. S. Golosinski and T. Bush, "A Comparison of Open Pit Design and Scheduling Techniques," International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment, Taylor & Francis, Jan 2000.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1080/13895260008953298

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Mine Planning; Mine Scheduling; Open Pit Mining; Pit Limits; Scheduling Software

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1389-5265

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2000 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2000