A method for optimal cut-off grade policy in open pit mining operations under uncertain supply

Cut-off grade controls the movement of materials among mining, processing and refining stages of an open pit mining operation. The cut-off grade policy constitutes a schedule of cut-off grades and the associated quantities of materials that flow through various stages over the life of operation. Thi...

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Published in:	Resources policy Vol. 60; pp. 178 - 184
Main Authors:	Khan, Asif, Asad, Mohammad Waqar Ali
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2019 Elsevier Science Ltd
Subjects:	Cut off grades Exceptions Heuristic methods Linear programming Mineral resources Mining Mining industry Open pit mining Optimization Present value Production capacity Schedules Tonnage Uncertainty
ISSN:	0301-4207, 1873-7641
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