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Improving Cave Mine Production Performance through Rapid Simulation
Download this as a PDF Introduction Simulation Engineering Technologies, or SET, specialises in developing computer simulation models that can evaluate the production potential of a block cave mine. Block cave mining is a complex system, therefore, the approach often [...]
Important Notice – COVID-19 Lockdown
To all our loyal customers and followers - we will remain operational during the 21-day lockdown period Following the announcement made by the president on the 23rd of March 2020, we will follow the correct protocol and close our office [...]
Room and Pillar Mine Optimisation Model
An Anglo-American Platinum (Anglo)’s room and pillar platinum mine is in the process of designing two new declines. As part of this process, a dynamic simulation model for both rock and personnel logistics was commissioned. SET was appointed to develop these models.
The Effect of Variation on Throughput
Download this as a PDF What is Variation? Variation is the degree of the difference between an ideal and an actual situation. Variation in a system can result in budget overruns, late order deliveries, long queuing or waiting times, [...]
Life of Mine Extension Feasibility Study of Mponeng Mine
AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng mine is located in South Africa’s Gauteng province. After the successful completion of the Pre-Feasibility study for mining below the 120 Level, the feasibility phase commenced establishing if the current hoisting capacity will be sufficient for personnel, material, slinging, and rock logistics during daily operations as well as for project-related logistics.
The Benefits of Process Digital Twin Technology in the Mining Industry
As the Industry 4.0 dust settles, many industries are looking to take their business one step further. The introduction of Industry 4.0 systems such as IoT (Internet of Things), Big Data, and Augmented Reality means that mining companies are able [...]