Advanced analytics for mine materials handling

Munizaga-Rosas J.C.; Percca E.L. · Advanced Analytics in Mining Engineering: Leverage Advanced Analytics in Mining Industry to Make Better Business Decisions (2022) · DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-91589-6_18

Resumen

A material handling system in mining aims to move mineral materials/products timely, safely, and economically viable. Therefore, transporting material within the mine and outside requires a heavy dose of mechanization and machinery. Furthermore, there are different types of mineralization styles and geometries. Consequently, there is a great diversity of different machines/systems that serve the transport function in the mining industry. This chapter reviews some of those transportation options, and where appropriate, identifies opportunities for the application of advanced analytics within the domain. Mainly divided into surface and underground, there is a similar division provided in the chapter. However, other systems used outside the mine site are also discussed: pipelines, railways, and ships. These seem to have a significant impact, particularly in the relationship between a mine and the communities affected directly or indirectly by their presence. Finally, the chapter concludes with a small case study illustrating one specific technique used in mine transportation studies. Without going into great detail, the section attempts to give the reader an idea of how those analyses could contribute to their decision-making in material transport situations. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022. All rights reserved.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional del Altiplano