IMC was able to work with the client to incorporate the new geotechnical criteria in their pit optimisation and design process. This involved minimising the need for additional waste stripping.

Using advanced strategic scheduling and mathematical modelling, IMC Mining was able to provide the client with a revised life of mine plan, carat profile, waste dumping sequence as well as equipment requirements. The strategic mine plan was validated using tactical planning tools to ensure that the highest value development sequence was practical and executable.

IMC’s main solution is centred around an optimisation tool that combines all the assets in the portfolio in one platform. This considers a wide range of resources currently owned by the client, including: open pit, underground, alluvial and mineralised tailings. The optimisation model built by IMC Mining simultaneously considered the mining, haulage, stockpiling, blending, processing, and downstream market constraints in order to identify the highest NPV development plan.

The model integrated all current operating assets and known potential resources. We were able to utilise the optimisation model to quickly and accurately assess many different development options and quantify their value for technical committee and board presentations.

At the end of the project IMC also provided training to the client such that they could adopt and modify the model to suit the project in the future. Find out more about our training here.