Gold mine in Western Australia

1,000+ dynamic simulations conducted in two months.

50% increase in production targeted in long-term strategy.

16-week study to identify and fix bottlenecks.

Challenges

The client needed help to ensure the continued viability of the gold mine by increasing haulage from underground operations.
The project needed to address logistical bottlenecks preventing the company from reaching its five-year capacity goal for the mine.
It was also necessary to increase efficiency by improving throughput without adding new equipment.

Mapped the mine's design, including haulage routes and stockpiles.
Linked a dynamic model to the mine's planning software, tracking the flow of goods, people, and machinery on site, including scheduling, decision rules, and fine details.
Identified jumbo operations to be the main bottleneck and found opportunities to improve prioritization of stoping and production activities.
Used a dynamic model to empower the company, enabling it to challenge traditional operating and planning practices in a workshop environment.

Evaluated numerous productivity improvements and strategic expansion options in just two months.
Simulations tested fleet-configuration options and capabilities of jumbos, boggers, and haul trucks.
Shared complex rules and interdependences for this operation, collecting knowledge to help the company make better decisions.
Used dynamic model to target a five-year, 50% increase in production through underground mine expansion options.

1,000+ dynamic simulations
16-week study