Abstract:The main objective of this study is to provide a practical and near-optimal mine production schedule for block caving operations considering operational uncertainty. The problem is defined in the context of goal programming optimization to meet the operational objectives, including tonnage and grade as daily production targets. The considered operational constraints include drawpoints and ore pass design, draw rate, mine production, and transportation capacities in different operational levels, tonnage and gra… Show more
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