Automating tasks in Surpac: How macros can make you more efficient

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Using macros, included in mining planning software, can save you a lot of time and make you more efficient in your work. Macros are commonly used to automate repetitive tasks in software to save time. Surpac macros can make your … Continue reading

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Bull/Bear Markets and Mine Plans

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This week, I read several articles on gold’s bear run on the markets (you can find my favorite here). Several news outlets noted that gold dipped below $1,500/oz., which takes it below 20% of its peak price (the official definition … Continue reading

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What is the effect of ignoring truck bunching in simulation results?

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In my post on the 2013 SME Annual Meeting, I promised to explain, in further detail, the work we presented at the conference on the effect of truck bunching on discrete event simulation (DES) analysis. The goal of this post … Continue reading

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Do operators have an effect on energy efficiency of mining operations?

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As promised in my last post, I want to share with you, in detail, the work we presented at the 2013 Annual SME Conference in Denver, CO. The goal of this post is to expand on the summary and slides … Continue reading

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Conference report: 2013 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit

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This past week (February 24-27), mining professionals gathered in Denver, CO for the 142nd SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit. The meeting was well attended, in spite of the weather (lots of snow), which delayed my own arrival after my flight … Continue reading

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Software review: MineSched 8.0

MineSched is one of those tools that has grown in leaps and bounds. So it is always exciting to learn of a major update. Late last year, Gemcom (Geovia) released MineSched 8.0. I have finally gotten the chance to install … Continue reading

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Software review: Optihaul 2.0

At last year’s MINExpo, I was given a demo of Optihaul 2.0, which is described by the maker as a short- to medium-term truck and shovel optimization and simulation package. I had never seen this particular package before and I … Continue reading

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