Mine planning and equipment selection - MPES 2010 / Планирование горных работ и выбор оборудования

It is a privilege to introduce the 19th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection – MPES 2010 Conference Proceedings. Throughout its history, MPES symposium has been recognised as the leading forums for promoting international technology transfer, with the main focus on all aspects of mine planning, as well as mining equipment. We have chosen to publish approximately 80 papers out of over 120 abstracts received.
In order to deliver a world leading conference such as this, all the papers in the proceedings have been independently peer reviewed and edited by experts in the fi eld, to ensure the highest relevance and quality. I would like to express my sincere appreciations to all the authors and presenters, keynote speakers, the editorial/review panel, and session chairs for their valuable contributions. Please acknowledge the sponsors and exhibitors listed for this event. Without their fi nancial support and presence, we would not be able to deliver a high quality and enjoyable conference. Last but not least, it requires enormous eff ort and experience to organise and conduct a conference like this and to produce a volume of proceedings like the one in your hands. On behalf of the organising committee, I wish to thank The AusIMM conference team for their highly professional support and organisational skills. It was a pleasure and enjoyable journey working with them. We welcome all of you – the participants of MPES 2010 – to Western Australia and wish you a successful conference.  <...>

Open Pit Production Scheduling Optimisation - Why the Mining Industry Needs a New Phase Design Approach
Steel and Iron Ore Scenario - An Indian Perspective
Optimisation Challenges in Underground Mine Planning and Design
Economics of Mine Planning and Equipment Selection More than Coal Mining
The Next Challenge in Optimising Mining Operations
A Simulation Approach for the Comparison of In-Pit Crushing and Conveying and Truck-Shovel Mining Methods
Production Capacity Optimisation in the Presence of Grade Uncertainty
Robust versus Flexible Open Pit Mine Design
The Role of Cost Estimating in Mine Planning and Equipment Selection
Ultimate Pit Limit of Iron Ore Mines using Maximum Flow Algorithms
A New Model to Improve Ore Grade Reconciliation Between the Exploration Model and the Mine
A New Genetic Algorithm for Open Pit Design - The Two-Dimensional Case
Enterprise Optimisation
Optimisation Improvements in Whittle Using Stope Optimisation Software
A Review of the Theory and Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Techniques in Mine Planning
An Investigation to Integrate Optimum Long-Term Planning with Short Planning in Underground Mine Production Scheduling
Application of Genetic Algorithms for Reliability Assessment of Two Mine Hoisting Systems
Drilling Blasting and Excavation Engineering
Blast Vibration Monitoring and Elastic Wave Reflection Models to Assess Blast-Induced Damage to Mine Infrastructure -An Underground Case Study
Role of Physico-Mechanical Properties in Cutting Performance of Diamond Wire Saw in Marble Quarrying Operation
Never Touch a Running System? Longwall Cutting Sequences and their Potential
Developing Algorithms and a Computer Program to Predict the Peak Particle Velocity After Blasting in Open Pit Mines and Quarries
Environmental Issues in Surface and Underground Mining
Numerical Modelling of Monorail Support Requirements in Decline Development
Case Study - The Mogiana Quarry Reclamation
Study on Utilisation of Flyash for Barrier Layer/Buffer Materials for Radioactive Waste Disposal
Fundamental Study of Acid Drainage Control using Flyash Mine Automation
Simulation for Dependable Mining Automation
Coal Bed Boundary Detection using Infrared Technology for Longwall Shearer Automation
Advances in Continuous Miner Automation
Path Planning and Position Control for Autonomous Loading Operation by Wheel Loader
Mine Equipment Selection, Utilisation and Maintenance
A Non-Linear Programming Model for Open Pit Mine Equipment Selection
Equipment Selection - What is the Issue? What About the Application of Simulation Packages?
Improvement of Mechanical Tool Performance by Waterjet Assistance
Optimum Equipment Management Through Life Cycle Costing Precision Surface Mining - Choosing the Best Tool for the Job Software Tools for Open Pit Trucking Studies
Infrared Imager as a Tool for Monitoring of Power Shovels, Gearcase Bearings and Electric Motors
The EMESRT Approach to Equipment Design - Bringing End Users into the Picture
Mine Feasibility Case Studies
Ranking of Belt Conveyor Systems for Prefeasibility Study
BATMIN - Business Analysis Tools for Mining
Preliminary Study on the Improvement of Afforestation Techniques Applied to Aggregate Mines in Japan
Reopening and Production Planning of Kirdar - Yoncali Quarry, Turkey
Mine Health, Safety and Environment
Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Whole-Body Vibration for Drivers of Mining Equipment
‘She’ll be Right Mate’ - Culture and Safety
Using Haulage Accidents and Incident Reports to Identify the Impact of Substandard Haul Road Design on Operational Safety
Prediction of Near-Field Rock Damage Due to Production Blasting in Limestone Quarries, Japan
Mine Planning and Block Modelling
Hierarchical Clustering Algorithm for Block Aggregation in Open Pit Mines
Operative Expert Estimation of Innovative Policy of Mining Enterprise Technological Development using Sustainable Development Principles
Investigating the Sensitivity of Different Estimation Techniques over Block Dimensions
A New Effective Labour-Planning Model for Mines Mining Methods and Planning
Mass Mining using Room and Pillar Methods at Estonia Oil Shale Mine
A Tool for Benchmark Study of Roadway Development Performances Planning the Kotre Basantpur-Pachmo Coking Coal Mine
Mining the LG6 Chromitite Layer - A Comparison of Two Approaches
Mining System Monitoring and Simulation
Computer Simulation of Roadway Development to Support Longwall Mining
Information and Methodical Base of Simulation Modelling of Excavator-Truck-Conveyor Complex Operation
Simulation and Animation Model for the Millerton Coal Mine (New Zealand)
Performance Evaluation of Machinery used in Dimensional Stone Mining and Processing
Rock Mechanics, Geotechnical Applications and Mine Environment
A Comparison of Rebar and Spiral Bolts using Laboratory Pull-Out Tests
Determination of Fracture Toughness of Anisotropic Rocks Under Water Vapour Pressure by Semi-Circular Bend Test
Performance of the Coal Mine Openings and Pillars in Anisotropic Stress Field
Fundamental Study on Fracturing Grouting for Shaft Lining Reinforcement at Deep Alluvium Seam in Eastern China
Sustainable Development of Mining Resources
The Application of Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Processing to Define Optimal Post Mining Land use for Pit Area to Recognise Reclamation Costs in Open Pit Mining
The Effect of the Australian Carbon Trading Scheme on a Large Scale Open Pit Mining Operation
Energy Conservation in the Indian Mining Industry - An Overview Poster Papers
System Optimisation of Design and Scheduling of Open Mining Operations
Mining Environmental Impacts Evaluation in a Karstic Zone using Geographical Information Systems
Defining Optimal Post-Mining Land use for Different Sections of Mined Land Through Different Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Techniques in Open Pit Mining
Application of Multi-Slicing Highwall Mining System with Stowing at Surface Coal Mine in Thailand
Adaptation of Hydraulic Shovels for Arctic Temperature of Yakutia Region
An Innovative Scaled Model to Simulate the Perimeter Hole Blasting in Tunnel
Systematic Monitoring of Operation of Mining Companies and Branches
Role of Ore Preparation During Chrysotile Manufacturing Author Index