Author(s):
1. Irena Rajlić, ArcelorMittal Prijedor, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Aleksandar Lukić, ArcelorMittal Prijedor, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Borko Pejic, ArcelorMittal Prijedor, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract:
Ore mining is a complex, and, most frequently, long-term process. Investments are very high, and the risks are significant. Hence, use of all available information about the deposit and general terms of business is highly recommended, as well as implementing the adequate planning and management techniques, starting from the initial modeling of ore reserves, over mine optimization, to operational production scheduling. In mining industry, there are numerous computer programs and software tools, that enable more accurate and reliable planning and more efficient operation management. In this paper, an integral mine optimization model is presented, on a real case study, iron ore Omarska Mine, ArcelorMittal Prijedor. Practical implementation and linking of several specialized software solutions for individual phases of operation is discussed: Surpac (Geovia, Dessault Systemes) for geological modelling of ore resources, Whittle (Geovia, Dessault Systemes) for optimization of the pit shell, OPMS Xpac Solution (RPMGlobal) for long-term and medium-term production scheduling and XERAS (RPMGlobal) for financial planning and production control.

Key words:
ore resource modelling,3D model,mine planning,mine optimization

Thematic field:
System engineering, risk management and modern trends

Date of abstract submission:
25.07.2017.

Conference:
7th Balkan Mining Congress

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