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Determining The Infrastructure for a Pit-to-Port Operation in Mozambique
This project was part of a pre-feasibility study of a line from loading site in Mozambique to a port. The model includes logistics from the mine to the loading site, rail loading via reclaimer, rail model to port, detailed port [...]
Making Accurate Future Decisions for a Stockpile and Train Loading Facility
This model focused on a large stockpile operations and train loading facility. It included the train arrivals, loading, slots, capacity evaluation and schedule optimisation. Our Client's Challenge The projects department at our client needed to investigate a train loading facility [...]
Helping Storage Reach Maximum Capacity for a Canadian Rail Company
This project was a complete mine-to-port logistical study which integrated mining, transportation and shipping systems to provide a holistic view of the intermodal systems. Our Client's Challenge The main objectives for the study were to analyse if the planned mining [...]
Determining the Optimal Rail Demand in a Surface Rail Operation
In this project, a simulation model was completed for large stockpile operations and train loading facility within South Africa. The model included train arrivals, loading, slots, capacity evaluation and schedule optimisation. Our Client's Challenge Being one of the largest mining [...]
Simulating Underground and Surface Material Handling Operations
This project was a simulation-based study that investigated the potential of a major mining company's current and proposed operational structure. The study was to determine if the mine could handle the scheduled production from the underground mining operations through to [...]