Open Pit Mining Equipment Selection

The optimum production equipment scale for open pit mining

INTRODUCTION Equipment selection in open pit mining is one of the most topical problems in theory and practice at present. The problem has provoked serious discussions in the world mining society. The philosophical point of the discussions is "whether the size of haul trucks and excavators has reached a feasibility threshold where the ...

Selection Criteria For Loading and Hauling Equipment

For loading and hauling equipment operating in open pit mines, some of the interrelated estimating criteria have been investigated for better understanding; and, ... Selection of "ultra-class" mining trucks (≥ 290-tonne payload) and suitable loading equipment is for specialist mining applications only. Where local operating

How to Choose Open-pit Mining Equipment?

1. Equipment Selection Sequence. The process of selecting open pit mining equipment is generally first to select suitable shovel equipment and supporting transportation equipment, then choose perforation equipment, and then select auxiliary equipment after the leading equipment is properly matched. 2.

The optimum production equipment scale for …

INTRODUCTION Equipment selection in open pit mining is one of the most topical problems in theory and practice at present. The problem has provoked serious discussions in the world mining society. The …

Optimal open pit mining equipment selection using fuzzy …

Optimal open pit mining equipment selection using fuzzy multiple attribute decision making approach. Archives of Mining Sciences. Authors: Abbas Aghajani …

Research on Selection and Matching of Truck-Shovel in …

Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 3851 2 of 11 The traditional methods of mine equipment selection in China are mainly the analogy and experience method, which are selected by comparing the statistical data of ...

An equipment selection and cost analysis system for openpit …

The first model is the equipment selection model that aims to select the equipment fleet minimizing the unit stripping cost. The second model is the equipment evaluation model that aims to maximize the production done with a given equipment fleet. The models assume that the stripping is done by excavator-truck system.

(PDF) Handling equipment Selection in open pit mines by …

Process of handling equipment selection is one of the most important and basic parts in the project planning, particularly mining projects due to holding a high charge of the total project's cost.

A computer program for open pit mine equipment selection…

The equipment selection for an open pit coal mine that feeds the thermal power plant, was done with the aid of the software TruckMac. Four different shovel + dump truck combination alternatives for the overburden excavation were analyzed and, as a result, the optimum equipment selection for the open pit was decided.

Technical note: An application of the analytic hierarchy …

Equipment selection is one of the most important factors in open pit design and production planning. Equipment selection also affects economic considerations in …

Equipment size effects on open pit mining performance

Abstract. This paper discusses the exploitation of economies of scale in open pit mining through the use of increasingly larger equipment. It presents a method adopted to evaluate the impact of ...

THE OPTIMUM PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT SCALE FOR …

Equipment selection in open pit mining is one of the most topi-cal problems in theory and practice at present.The problem has pro-voked serious discussions in the world mining society. The philo-

Open-Pit Mining | Method and Process | Epiroc US

Open-pit mining technology. Open-pit mining clearly offers a number of economic advantages over underground mining, especially now that mineral-processing technology has advanced to the stage where very low-grade ores can be treated profitably. 100 to 150 years ago, this was not the case, and mining was still much more selective.

Proceedings of the 28th International …

This conference proceedings presents the research papers in the field of mine planning and mining equipment including themes such as mine automation, rock mechanics, drilling, blasting, tunnelling and excavation …

Open Pit Equipment Selection and Maintenance

(PDF) Loading-haulage equipment selection in …

Loading-haulage equipment selection in open pit mines based on fuzzy-TOPSIS method. January 2008. Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi - Mineral Resources Management 24 (4) Authors: Hossein...

Equipment Selection for Open Pit Mining

By using relevant data, studies, and methods, mine planners at Atlantech assist miners to identify the most cost-effective opportunities to maximise productivity and equipment life at open pit mining operations. We are skilled at equipment selection, drawing on modern approaches. Please get in touch with us today if we can be of …

Open Pit Mining

Open pit mining refers to mining directly on the ground surface, thereby producing an open pit. This method is practical and cost-effective when the uranium ore is located near the surface (e.g., within 100 m). Underground mining and ISL methods may be considered for sites that have uranium ores at deeper depths.

[PDF] Handling equipment Selection in open pit mines by …

Article history: Received 25 January 2012 Received in revised form April, 5, 2012 Accepted April 8 2012 Available online 11 April 2012 Process of handling equipment selection is one of the most important and basic parts in the project planning, particularly mining projects due to holding a high charge of the total project's cost. Different criteria …

How to Choose Open-pit Mining Equipment?

The selection process of open-pit mining equipment is generally to select the appropriate loading equipment first,and determine the supporting transportation equipment. And then choose drilling equipment. When the main equipment is properly matched, then to confirm the auxiliary equipment.

Recent Research Agendas in Mining Equipment …

Burt et al. developed a MIP model to formulate a multi-location multi-period equipment selection problem, which involves choosing an appropriate fleet of trucks and loaders in a multi-location and multi-dumpsite open-pit mine. The underlying equipment selection problem was transformed into a kind of multi-commodity multi-period network …

Equipment Selection for Surface Mining: A Review

equipment, which may include a mining loader, shovel or excavator. Loaders lift the ore or waste material onto the trucks for removal from the mine. In an open-pit mine, loader types can include electric rope, hydraulic excavators including backhoe excavators, and front-end loaders (also called wheel loaders) (Er˘celebi and K rmanl, 2000).

A Non-Linear Programming Model for Open Pit Mine Equipment Selection

In mining industries, materials loading and handling costs represent a significant component of the total (capital and operation) costs. A variety of methods have been applied in surface mine equipment selection in order to select the suitable loading and haulage system with the lowest total cost. The optimal size and number of equipment …

Methods for Equipments Selection in Surface Mining; …

mining equipments selection. This system is able to involve the expert knowledge in primary and secondary selection of equipment for surface coal mines [3]. In 1990, another expert system, in order to classify equipment, was planned in the open pit coal mine of Britain with the help of fuzzy logic.

Loading-haulage equipment selection in open pit …

Equipment selection effects economic considerations in open-pit design, specifically overburden, waste rock and ore mining costs and cost escalation parameters as a function of plan location and ...

[PDF] Loading-haulage equipment selection in open pit …

Equipment selection is one of the most important aspects of open pit design. Mining costs are mainly affected by the number and capacity of equipment. Equipment selection for open-pit mines is definitely a major decision which will impact greatly the economic viability of an operation (Aghajani et al. 2007). Equipment selection effects economic …

A Decision Support System For Optimal Equipment Selection In Open Pit

This method has been used for a variety of specific application in decision making problem such as equipment selection in open pit mining, selection of optimal reclamation method, rock mass rating ...

A simulation-based algorithm for solving surface mines' equipment …

Delivering a robust long-term mine plan depends on the precise prediction of mining fleet productivity and the estimation of the required fleet's size over the mine life. In open-pit mining, fleet productivity and the required fleet's size are directly related to the tonnage of moved material and the time and distance it takes for the ...

Equipment Selection for Surface Mining: A Review

Ba-çetin A (2004) An application of the analytic hierarchy process in equipment selection at Orhaneli open pit coal mine. Mining Tech. 113(3):192-199. Google Scholar Cross Ref; Ba-çetin A, Kesimal A (1999) The study of a fuzzy set theory for the selection of an optimum coal transportation system from pit to the power plant. …

Selection criteria for loading and hauling equipment

Selection of "ultra-class" mining trucks (≥ 290 -tonne payload) and suitable loading equipment is for specialist mining applications only. Where local operating environment and cost factors ...