Mine Planning Articles
Breaking Down the Silos in Mine Planning
We all know silo organizational structures and processes drain time and value from companies. Mine planning is no exception. There…
Mine Planning Articles
Just How Fast is the Bienstock-Zuckerberg Algorithm?
As we shared in an earlier article, the Bienstock-Zuckerberg algorithm, or BZ, could be a game-changing technology for mine planning….
Mine Planning Articles
A Simple Explanation of a Potentially Game-changing New Mine Planning Technology
If you’re a mathematician, operations research professional or computer scientist, you really don’t want to read any further. This is…
Mine Planning Articles
SME 2018: Practical Application of Schedule Optimization Technologies in Today’s Complex Surface Mine Environments
A copy of the slides and audio recording of Minemax’s SME 2018 presentation is now available.
Mine Planning Articles
Improving Strategic Value and Reducing Upfront Mining Costs with Cumulative Constraints
Tired of micro-managing the schedule when modelling mining infrastructure requirements? Use cumulative constraints in Minemax Scheduler for a practical schedule that optimizes NPV.
Mine Planning Articles
The Dynamic Duo for Coal Mine Planning
Any coal mine planning engineer would agree that mine planning in coal presents unique challenges that aren’t issues in metals…
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Smooth trucking in your strategic schedule with difference constraints
Watch this short movie on using difference constraints in Minemax Scheduler to develop a practical strategic schedule with smooth trucking.
Mine Planning Articles
How to satisfy trucking constraints in your detailed schedule with Tempo
Watch this short movie on developing a practical detailed schedule in Tempo that fully satisfies your trucking constraints.
Mine Planning Articles
How to Model Alternative Material Destinations in Minemax Scheduler
Treat material destinations as an output to get a better NPV in your strategic mine plan.
Mine Planning Articles
10 Questions to Ask About Your Long-term Planning Process
Check out this resource to help you develop a strategic mine plan with maximum value.