1. THINKING BEYOND THE OBVIOUS
INTEGRATED OPEN PIT
COAL MINE PLANNING
WORKSHOP
27 - 28 November 2012
Global Prospectus Training Centre,
366 Pretoria Avenue, Randburg
SETA Accreditation No. 2502

2. OVERVIEW
Effective openpit mine planning can be challenging in today’s environment of increased demand for productivity, competition,
commodity price fluctuations, rapid growth in overseas markets, equipment scarcity, and the critical shortage of skills in the
mining industry.
This course deals with the theoretical principles and practical methodologies associated with openpit coal mine planning. Openpit
mine planning is a process entailing elements of design, scheduling and evaluation. As part of the planning process a range of
issues have to be considered including sustainability, statutory requirements and community expectations, scheduling, equipment
selection, cost estimation and economic evaluation, pre-feasibility studies and risk analysis. This course will provide tools and
techniques to support effective medium to long-term decision-making, based on managing cost and risk
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
• Understand the importance of data verification and validation
• Elements effective of mine planning
• Effectively undertake systematic open pit mine planning
• Rehabilitation planning and design
• Evaluate the importance of haul road design and maintenance
• Employ Cost drivers in open pit planning
• Describe more specialised mining techniques
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Mine planning engineers • Mining Engineers
• Technical personnel • Planning Engineers
• Contract estimators • Design Engineers
• Mine surveyors • Rock Engineers
• Engineering Geologists • Drill and Blast Engineers
• Geotechnical Engineers • Mine Managers
EXPERT FACILITATORS
Ian Hammond Consultant, SRK Consulting
Ian Hammond has been involved in the mining industry for the past 17 years in the capacity of various leadership positions. He
holds a bachelor of sciences degree, a graduate diploma in civil engineering and an MBA from the University of Witwatersrand,
Johannesburg, South Africa. The role played by Ian in South Africa includes project development and management which are
complemented by his excellent communication, comprehension and learning skills that enabled him to develop companies and
improve profitability. Ian has established three companies in his career thus far and fully managed these companies to provide
environmental solutions to heavy industries in South Africa. Having worked in the industry for a number of years, his skills are
currently at an optimum level as he is familiar with the challenges faced by waste producing companies. He understands the
business related environmental concerns posed by day-to-day activities and functions as a solution provider to these challenges
and issues faced.
Morongwa Mothengu Senior Mining Engineer, SRK Consulting
Morongwa has been involved in the field of Mining Engineering. Morongwa holds a B.Tech, (Mining Engineer) from the University
of Johannesburg, and a PDBA from the University of Pretoria. Morongwa specialises in mine planning and design for underground
and opencast coal mines, management and control of multi-disciplinary projects, including valuations, due diligence and feasibility
studies. She has worked for BHP Bilition and RSV consulting
Her expertise includes:
• planning and scheduling
• open cast mining
• pre-feasibility
• feasibility studies
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3. AGENDA
Session One Session Five
Systematic mine planning Mine Scheduling
• Importance of Data Verification and Validation • Basics of mine scheduling
• Reserve estimation • Value in pit optimisation
• Mining methods • Rehabilitation planning and design
• Mineral processing methods
• The mining cycle Session Six
• Equipment
• Grade control Other Mining Techniques
• Mine waste disposal • Open pit
• Pit slopes and stability
Session Two • Underground mining
• Bulk underground mining methods
Draglines • The mining cycle
• Contour stripping • Complications
• Area stripping
• Bucket and rigging Session Seven
• Dragline automation
• Risks associated with longer pits Mine tailings design
• Applicability in today’s environment • Capacity assessments
• New Technologies • Tailings facility slope stabilities
• Failure mechanisms
Session Three • Case studies on failure of coal waste facilities
Trucks and Loaders
• New Technologies
• Improved performance and costs
• Importance of haul road design and maintenance
Session Four
Mining Economics
• Discount rates
• Valuation of project finance
• Prices and markets
• Mining costs
• Uncertain input parameters
• Real options
• Cost drivers in open pit planning
• Contractor versus owner operated mine
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
All timings are approximate due to the interactive nature of the course.
08:00 – 08:30 Registration and early-morning tea
08:30 – 10:00 Opening remarks and morning session
10:00 – 10:30 Mid-morning refreshments and networking break
10:30 – 12:30 Mid-morning session
12:30 – 13:30 Networking luncheon
13:30 – 15:00 Afternoon session
15:00 – 15:15 Afternoon refreshments and networking break
15:15 – 16:30 Late Afternoon session
16:30 End of training
GLOBAL PROSPECTUS TRAINING (PTY) LTD. Chief Executive O er - Dhevaraj Pillay
Johannesburg - Tel: +27 11 781 6222 Fax: +27 11 781 6044 Marketing - m2@globalprospectus.co.za Auditors - Russell Bedford SA (Jhb) Inc.
Pietermaritzburg - Tel: +27 33 391 4229 Fax: +27 33 391 5722 Design - www.designmaster.co.za (071 018 8355) Legal - DA Morris & Associates

4. INTEGRATED OPEN
PIT COAL MINE ONLY
PLANNING
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