The total strategic planning methodology was reconsidered to fully realise the potential value of alternative technologies.
Initially, IMC completed a comprehensive optimisation process. This consisted of pit optimisation, detailed mine design options and NPV optimised strategic scheduling. This was followed by a tactical plan validation and subsequent bottom up cost modelling by the business evaluation team.
In summary, IMC Mining was able to demonstrate which technologies would achieve the most impact on site in terms of practical application and value benefit to the project