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Traditionally, mine schedulers have taken an iterative approach to scheduling tailings production and construction of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF). Schedule optimization software generally only considers material between the mine and the plant, not specifically considering downstream processes like tailings storage that can have a significant impact on the viability of a mining project. In this situation, tailings output is calculated manually based on the schedule results, and the schedule is validated to ensure that dam construction timelines match production requirements.
Recent advances in mine scheduling software allow a more integrated approach to solving this problem. Custom processes can be configured in much more detail. Formulas based on information from the geologic model can be used to calculate tailings production in each scheduling period. This allows the engineer to consider tailings and other process reject materials directly as part of the schedule calculation and constrain production or advance construction timelines as required, based on tailings management requirements. Engineers can now easily create achievable schedules that effectively account for tailings management.
Recent advances in mine scheduling software allow a more integrated approach to solving this problem. Custom processes can be configured in much more detail. Formulas based on information from the geologic model can be used to calculate tailings production in each scheduling period. This allows the engineer to consider tailings and other process reject materials directly as part of the schedule calculation and constrain production or advance construction timelines as required, based on tailings management requirements. Engineers can now easily create achievable schedules that effectively account for tailings management.
Traditionally, mine schedulers have taken an iterative approach to scheduling tailings production and construction of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF). Schedule optimization software generally only considers material between the mine and the plant, not specifically considering downstream processes like tailings storage that can have a significant impact on the viability of a mining project. In this situation, tailings output is calculated manually based on the schedule results, and the schedule is validated to ensure that dam construction timelines match production requirements.
Recent advances in mine scheduling software allow a more integrated approach to solving this problem. Custom processes can be configured in much more detail. Formulas based on information from the geologic model can be used to calculate tailings production in each scheduling period. This allows the engineer to consider tailings and other process reject materials directly as part of the schedule calculation and constrain production or advance construction timelines as required, based on tailings management requirements. Engineers can now easily create achievable schedules that effectively account for tailings management.
Recent advances in mine scheduling software allow a more integrated approach to solving this problem. Custom processes can be configured in much more detail. Formulas based on information from the geologic model can be used to calculate tailings production in each scheduling period. This allows the engineer to consider tailings and other process reject materials directly as part of the schedule calculation and constrain production or advance construction timelines as required, based on tailings management requirements. Engineers can now easily create achievable schedules that effectively account for tailings management.
An Integrated Approach to Tailings Management in the Mine Scheduling Process
Dustin Meisburger
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Traditionally, mine schedulers have taken an iterative approach to scheduling tailings production and construction of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF). Schedule optimization software generally only considers material between the mine and the plant, not specifically considering downstream processes like tailings storage that can have a significant impact on the viability of a mining project. In this situation, tailings output is calculated manually based on the schedule results, and the schedule is validated to ensure that dam construction timelines match production requirements.
Recent advances in mine scheduling software allow a more integrated approach to solving this problem. Custom processes can be configured in much more detail. Formulas based on information from the geologic model can be used to calculate tailings production in each scheduling period. This allows the engineer to consider tailings and other process reject materials directly as part of the schedule calculation and constrain production or advance construction timelines as required, based on tailings management requirements. Engineers can now easily create achievable schedules that effectively account for tailings management.
Recent advances in mine scheduling software allow a more integrated approach to solving this problem. Custom processes can be configured in much more detail. Formulas based on information from the geologic model can be used to calculate tailings production in each scheduling period. This allows the engineer to consider tailings and other process reject materials directly as part of the schedule calculation and constrain production or advance construction timelines as required, based on tailings management requirements. Engineers can now easily create achievable schedules that effectively account for tailings management.
Traditionally, mine schedulers have taken an iterative approach to scheduling tailings production and construction of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF). Schedule optimization software generally only considers material between the mine and the plant, not specifically considering downstream processes like tailings storage that can have a significant impact on the viability of a mining project. In this situation, tailings output is calculated manually based on the schedule results, and the schedule is validated to ensure that dam construction timelines match production requirements.
Recent advances in mine scheduling software allow a more integrated approach to solving this problem. Custom processes can be configured in much more detail. Formulas based on information from the geologic model can be used to calculate tailings production in each scheduling period. This allows the engineer to consider tailings and other process reject materials directly as part of the schedule calculation and constrain production or advance construction timelines as required, based on tailings management requirements. Engineers can now easily create achievable schedules that effectively account for tailings management.
Recent advances in mine scheduling software allow a more integrated approach to solving this problem. Custom processes can be configured in much more detail. Formulas based on information from the geologic model can be used to calculate tailings production in each scheduling period. This allows the engineer to consider tailings and other process reject materials directly as part of the schedule calculation and constrain production or advance construction timelines as required, based on tailings management requirements. Engineers can now easily create achievable schedules that effectively account for tailings management.
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