Minemax Planner
Minemax Planner brings together the technologies of optimization and 3-D interactive visualization to provide a mining engineer with a user-friendly, fast tool for determining optimal pits generating npv optimal schedules and performing strategic analysis.
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Key Features of Minemax Planner
- Multiple elements
- Multiple processes
- Cut-off or cash-flow based ore selection
- Multiple slope regions
- Variable mining and processing costs
- Blocks can have any number of parcels which retain their own geometry
- Generation of nested pits for pushback desing
- 3-D visualization of blocks and triangularized pit shells
- Detailed reporting of tonnes, grade, value and costs by pit shell and rock type
- Charts showing cashflow and ore and waste for each shell
- Integration with Minemax Scheduler for strategic scheduling
Comparison of Minemax Planner and Whittle 4X By SRK Consulting
"In both the single and multi element cases tested using identical parameters for both optimizers MMP and Four-X produce ore tonnes, grade, metal and waste tonnes all within 0.02% of each other over a range of nested pits"
Danny Kentwell
Resource and Reserve Analyst
SRK Consulting
Read the independent comparison to see for yourself.

