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Backload to Composites: Routine for editing composites with information from a block model. Did you know that MinePlan makes it possible to write information from a block model into a Drillhole Manager database? Using Compass or Logic, it is possible to edit a Drillhole Manager base with information about the blocks where a certain interval of a compound or 3D point is located. The procedure in question can be found by the code p61701.dat or by the name Backload to Composites in Compass (Figure 1) or by the name Load 3-D Block Geologic Codes to Drillholes in Logic (Figure 2). Figure 1: “Backload to Composites” procedure opened in Compass. Figure 2: “Load 3-D Block Geologic Codes to Drillholes” procedure opened in Logic. The procedure works as follows: using the PCF of a project (file *10.dat) as input data,…

Lock Scheduling Periods – MinePlan Schedule Optimizer (MPSO): Agility and efficiency in editing project configurations. Did you know that MinePlan Schedule Optimizer presents, from its most recent version, MPSO 13.20-00, an option that makes it possible to lock periods already sequenced, allowing the user to make edits without losing the sequencing of these periods? Previously, when making edits in Process Flow, such as changing the reservation logic, or adding and removing cuts, the sequencing was restarted after applying, thus losing the results already obtained. According to the amount of data, recalculating the sequencing could take a long time to achieve the result again. With a view to improving the user experience, saving time and avoiding rework, the Lock Schedule Periods option allows the user to lock the sequencing results until the desired period, which allows the necessary edits to be made…

Batch Create in MinePlan Sigma: Creation of several graphs with one click. Did you know that Sigma allows you to create different graphs at once, using categories, cut-offs or content ranges? In today's Tips & Tricks, we will see an easy and quick way to analyze our data. MinePlan's statistics and geostatistics module, called Sigma, is a complete tool for analyzing your data, through the creation of tables and graphs, such as histograms, box plots, and variograms. A practical feature of Sigma is Batch Create, which allows you to create a set of charts of the same type. The graphs created will be differentiated according to a categorical variable, such as: lithology, cut-offs or grade ranges. These graphs are created using the Batch Create option, present in the Sigma top menu. Use…

Pushback design is one of the most important elements in open pit mining planning. This technique consists of defining excavation phases that are economically viable, safe techniques and strategically organized to optimize resource cleaning. A good pushback design allows you to advance in stages, prioritizing the areas of greatest value and maintaining the stability of operations. By choosing the right design, laurel operations gain in efficiency, mineral utilization and cost control, generating added value to the project. To plan the pushback project, there are different methods that can be applied according to the type of deposit and the objectives of each mining phase. Learn about the Incremental and Directional methods, two approaches widely used in the sector. What are Pushbacks? Pushbacks play a…

Link Viewer – Reserves: Visualization of cuts and topographies inserted in MinePlan Reserves 4.5. Did you know that MinePlan Reserves 4.5, released together with MinePlan 2023 Release 2, has a new option, which allows the user to view the selected cut or topography in its interface? The Link Viewer option, located in the Geometry Cuts and Surface Cuts tabs, makes it possible to highlight selected geometries and/or surfaces on the MinePlan 3D (MP3D) screen. To do this, the user must access Setup Reserves located in the MP3D Reserves menu, insert the desired geometries to perform the cubing and enable the Link Viewer option. Subsequently, when selecting a certain element in the tool interface, it will be highlighted in MP3D, as shown below. Figure 1: Link Viewer option – Mineplan Reserves 4. So, did you like this tip? For more information about the Link Viewer option…

Pushback Naming – MinePlan Project Evaluator: Automatically naming pushbacks generated during optimization. Did you know that the MinePlan Project Evaluator (MPPE) features an option that makes it easy to nominate different pushbacks created in your project? During the pit optimization stage, it is common to work with a large volume of information, especially after carrying out sensitivity analyses. Therefore, organizing data is a great way to facilitate the workflow of a project. In MinePlan Project Evaluator (MPPE), when working on the Pushback Task to generate mining phases, you can automatically name, through the use of tokens, the different pushbacks created by the optimization. This can be done via the Pushback Name option. Tokens can be assigned names considering parameters such as: incremental order of phases; economic function that was used; methodology for defining…