- Short-term operations scheduler based on optimization algorithms
- Schedule feasibility checker that uses on discrete-event simulation model
- Job cards generation and export module. The format of job cards can be customized for the specific mine.
MineTwin Planner
Scheduling of mining operations
Planner allows to perform short-term scheduling of mining operations. The tool has 3 main functional blocks:
The user interface can be customized and adjusted for effective and convenient use.
Short-term scheduler considers multiple goals and constraints of mines, such as:
- Target volumes and target ore grades
- Dependencies between operations determined by strategic and mid-term planning tools
- Different durations of operations depending on types of equipment assigned
- Exact haulage run lengths calculated based on mine geometry
- Work-based and distance-based maintenance and equipment checks
- Blasts schedules.
Short-term schedule is displayed on a Gantt chart with all key details for every operation.
The simulation model checks feasibility of the short-term schedule and considers dynamic interdependencies that influence the performance of nearly all real mines, including:
- Delays due to congestion
- Queuing in front of ore passes and cross-dock points
- Blockages and starvations of ore flow due to lack of coordination between drilling, haulage and hoisting.
