Development of a computer-aided application using Lane's algorithm to optimize cut-off grade.

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dc.citation.doi10.17159/2411-9717/2016/v116n11a4en_ZA
dc.citation.epage1035en_ZA
dc.citation.issue11en_ZA
dc.citation.spage1027en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorGithiria, J.
dc.contributor.authorMusingwini, C.
dc.contributor.authorMuriuki, J.
dc.date.accessioned2018-08-24T08:57:40Z
dc.date.available2018-08-24T08:57:40Z
dc.date.issued2016-11
dc.descriptionThe work reported in this paper is part of a PhD research study at the University of the Witwatersrand.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThe maximization of net present value (NPV) is a primary objective in open pit mine planning processes. In an attempt to meet this objective, cut-off grades are considered in all the stages of mining. There are three stages involved in resource extraction, namely mining, processing, and refining/marketing, which are all defined in Lane's approach. Using Lane's approach, the economics involved in each stage are identified independently and interact to provide an optimum cut-off grade. A hypothetical block model is used to illustrate how a computer application (Cut-off Grade Optimiser) that was developed in this study is used in the optimization of cut-off grades using Lane's algorithm. This paper analyses the application of Lane's approach for a single element in cut-off grade optimization as applied in the calculation of the optimum cut-off grade through a computer-Aided application. Although Lane's approach is not complex it is not widely applied to maximize the NPV of mining operations as the iterative calculations can be lengthy. The computer application developed in this study shows how Lane's algorithm combined with a linear programming function can optimize cut-off grade with regard to the complex situations faced by mining operations. The application saves users from performing otherwise lengthy, iterative calculations.en_ZA
dc.description.librarianMvdH2018en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationGithiria, J., Musingwini, C. and Muriuki, J. 2016. Development of a computer-aided application using Lane's algorithm to optimize cut-off grade. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 116(11), pp. 1027-1035. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/2016/v116n11a4en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn2225-6253
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10539/25479
dc.journal.titleJournal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.en_ZA
dc.journal.volume116en_ZA
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.orcid.id0000-0002-5150-4749en_ZA
dc.publisherThe Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.en_ZA
dc.rights© 2016. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. This Journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.en_ZA
dc.subjectC++ programmingen_ZA
dc.subjectComputer aided analysisen_ZA
dc.subjectComputer programmingen_ZA
dc.subjectLinear programmingen_ZA
dc.subjectOpen pit miningen_ZA
dc.subjectOptimizationen_ZA
dc.subjectCut-off gradeen_ZA
dc.subjectMining operationsen_ZA
dc.subjectIterative calculationen_ZA
dc.titleDevelopment of a computer-aided application using Lane's algorithm to optimize cut-off grade.en_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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