This course presents the new generation of applied technologies that take strategic mine planning to a new level: Simultaneous optimization of mining complexes - mineral value chains with uncertainty. A mining complex refers to the integration of mining and processing operations with multiple mines, multiple metals or minerals, stockpiles, blending options and alternative processing streams to yield sellable products delivered to various customers and/or spot market. Uncertainty refers to material supply (material types and grades) from mines quantified with geostatistical simulations. Demand uncertainty (markets) is also integrated into the new digital technologies for life-of-mine planning, as part of strategic risk management.
