Optimal production scale of open pit mining operations with uncertain metal supply and long-term stockpiles

An open pit mining operation consists of various stages, and the calculation of the production capacities of these stages depends upon the available supply of ore (mineralized material of economic value) and waste material. Cutoff grade is the criterion that specifies the amount of ore and waste. Th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Asad, Mohammad Waqar, Dimitrakopoulos, R.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Pergamon 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28400