GEOLOGY AND MINE PLANNING FOR COAL AND STRATIFIED DEPOSITS | MinexTAKE CONTROL OF MINE PLANNING WITH INCREASED SPEED AND ACCURACYMINEX PROVIDES SOLUTIONS TO KEY INDUSTRY CHALLENGES INCLUDING:Quicklyandeffcientlymodelinglarge,deepand data-intense coal projects. Accurately measuring coal quality and washability.Reducingcostscontrolrelatedtowasteremovaland haulage.Reducing data duplication.Improvingworkplaceeffciencyandreducetraining and errors.Using multiple software packages.Communicating model plans to stakeholders.2 MinexThe recognized world leader of integrated geology and mine planningsolutionsforcoalandotherstratieddeposits, GEOVIAMinexensuresresourcesareevaluatedaccurately andminedefcientlyfromexplorationtorehabilitation.As acompletesolution,dataandskillscanbereadilymoved between teams, delivering signicant time and cost savings.Across the world, mining companies turn to Minex to more accuratelydesign,planandimplementminingstrategies whichdriveadditionalefciencies,increaseproductivity, control costs and increase protability.GEOLOGICAL MODELINGAND RESOURCE EVALUATIONMinexsreliablegeologicalmodelingtoolshelpgeologists manageboreholedata,andmodelandquantifystratied deposits,withsupportforeventhemostcomplexfaults, environmental constraints and challenging economic conditions. OUR SOLUTIONSIntegrated Data ManagementConnectsseamlesslytocorporateboreholedatastorage systemsincludingMicrosoftAccessandSQLServer, Oracle, and acQuire.Save TimeMine design made easierMake Better DecisionsSpeed and accuracy overthe entire processImprove CommunicationBetter interpretation of data with powerful visualisation tools and graphical displaysAchieve Greater AccuracyTight integration with thestratigraphic modelProvides comprehensive tools to facilitate data validation, auditingandresourcereportingtomeetreporting requirements. Supports import and export of Vulcan and Carlson grid les and seam models as well as string data to AutoCAD.Project input and output les are managed in one location using Minexs le management tools.ModelingRepeatable,fastandaccuratemodelingtoolsbuildentire models, including seam oor, thickness and quality in minutes.Specializedtoolsfordepositswithfaultsallowaccurate modeling of inclined or curved faults, in normal or reverse fault environments.Model the complete coal wash curve so that yield, ash and other analyzes can be estimated across the entire deposit, and used in resource and reserves reports to simulate plant processes by area or schedule time.Providesmultipleindustry-standardestimationtools, including an interface to GSLIB for Kriging and conditional simulation. Variogrammodelingincludedindynamiclagadjustment helps identify the best variograms for the data.Validation tools including Jack kning to ensure condence in the accuracy of geological models.Contouring,sectioning,3Dborehole,statisticsand histogramdisplaysmaximizeresourcepresentationsto stakeholders.MINE PLANNING AND SCHEDULINGMinexs mine planning functions are integrally linked to the geological model. Planning starts by dening the economic miningareas,sotheseareascanbetargetedduringthe subsequentpitdesignphase.Oncethepitisdesigned,the reserves and quality data are stored in a database to provide fast access for viewing, editing and manipulation.OUR SOLUTIONSOpen Pit OptimizationThe Minex Pit Optimizer considers price and cost to locate and generate a nal pit that is break even or optimal at its limits, using the well-known Lerchs Grossman (LG) algorithm. Minexs repeatable, fast and accurate modelingtools build entire models in minutes.Pitoptimizationisidealwherepitsaredeepandthe materialintheslopingnalhighwallmakesavertical analysisdifcult.Forsimpleratlyingdeposits,Minex provides both vertical and inclined strip ratio calculations.Open Pit Mine DesignPowerful and easy-to-use, pit and ramp design tools allow manual or automatic generation of pits or dumps. Ramps aregeneratedasthepitordumpiscreated,providing instant visualisation of the design. Create a road or spoil pile on any existing mine topography and easily patch this into existing surfaces.Mine designs are integrated with the geologic model and optimizationoutput,enablingfast,accurateandtimely designs. Minex subdivides the deposit into a set of mining volumesorreservesusingtheintersectionofbenches, strips and blocks with the geologic model.Open Pit Mine SchedulingDetailedInteractiveSchedulingCreatesscheduleby interacting with rich 3D graphic displays generated directly from Minex seam models, pit designs and reserves.Target Scheduling Seek a volume or tonnage in a given scheduling period.Excellentexibilityinthemonitoringofschedulesusing live current period and historical charts and tables.Visuallymonitorwasteandoreextractioninformationas ascheduleprogressestoimprovedecisionmakingand tosavetimebyndingandresolvingpotentialproblems early in the scheduling process.Playanysavedscheduletovisualizeitgraphically. This effectively communicates plans to management and operators, and visually validates the plans practicality.Easilyperformmultiplewhat-ifsbychoosingapointin an existing schedule to create a branch to test an alternate scenario.Schedulereportingincludesexibleanddetailed reports that can be exported directly into Microsoft Excel.3Dinteractiveschedulingproducesquickschedulesfor decision makingOpen Pit Dump Scheduling and Haulage PlanningDumpSchedulingandHaulagePlanningQuickand more accurate decision making related to waste removal and haulage.ScenarioManagerOrganizealltasksrelatedtowaste managementandhaulageinasingleinterface.Easily createvariousdumpscenariosandtakecontroloverthe priority, sequence and direction in which dumps are lled.AdvancedHaulagePlanningEffectivelyanalyzetruck cycle times and utilisation leading to optimized truck eet and haul road selection, and improved cost control.Minex helps Cerrejn develop effective mine plans that can be utilized to make prudent business decisions. It gives us an important edge as we compete with other producers around the world. We are only as good as the vendors that serve us, and Cerrejn is very fortunate to partner with a company like GEOVIA. Steven Sides, Vice President of Technical Services, Carbones del CerrejnMinex 3Anequipmentdatabaseenablesuserstoadddetailed equipmentpropertiesandperformancecharacteristics, andaccuratelyestimatehaulcycletimesfromwaste blocks in each pit to dened pit exit points.Enhancedreportingprovidesmineplannerswiththe exibilitytosummarizethemovementofwasteand effectively communicate results to key stakeholders.Advancedreportingtoolsallowforquickcomparisons between haulage options, leading to the identication and selection of the lowest cost and best alternatives.Criticaldecisionsacrossthebusinessarecommunicated easily with a visual 3D playback animation function.Open Pit Short-Term ProductionInterface with a variety of modern Survey GPS instruments to download from the eld or upload for peg out.Quicklyandeasilydesignblastsin3Danduploadto equipment for GPS drilling control.Build maximum dumps to an elevation, a design surface (such as a permitted limit), or until a desired volume is achieved. Design dragline dumps.Underground Mine DesignCreatedetailedundergroundminedesignsusingaset ofrichandinteractivetoolsthatprovideinstantdesign visualization as it unfolds. QuickLayouttoolCreatepanelsforeitherlongwallor bord and pillar layouts based on panel congurations and working types with just a few keystrokes.The Dump Scheduling and Haulage Planning module delivers arealistic simulation of the short-term mining plan.Visualize your underground mine design and scheduling.Our3DEXPERIENCEplatformpowersourbrand applications,serving12industries,andprovidesa rich portfolio of industry solution experiences. DassaultSystmes,the3DEXPERIENCECompany,providesbusinessandpeople withvirtualuniversestoimaginesustainableinnovations.Itsworld-leadingsolutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported. Dassault Systmes collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The group brings value to over 190,000 customers of all sizes in all industries in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit www.3ds.com/GEOVIA.2015 Dassault Systmes. All rights reserved. 3DEXPERIENCE, the Compass icon and the 3DS logo, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, ENOVIA, 3DEXCITE, DELMIA, SIMULIA, GEOVIA, EXALEAD, 3DVIA, 3DSWYM, BIOVIA, NETVIBES are commercial trademarks or registered trademarks of Dassault Systmes or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Use of any Dassault Systmes or its subsidiaries trademarks is subject to their express written approval. D.15.1For more information email GEOVIA.Minex@3ds.com or visit www.3ds.com/GEOVIA/Minex3D Reserves Display Display the mine design and colour eachblockbasedonasinglecolor,workingtypeora quality variable. Automate the complex process of calculating underground reserves values.Underground Mine SchedulingTheMinexenvironmentenablesinteractivescheduling withpointandclicksimplicityandtheabilitytosee bottlenecks,downtime,resourceallocationandworkow feasibility.Multipleschedulingscenarioscanbequicklydeveloped usingasetofinteractivetoolswhichprovidethemeans todecideonthemosteffectivealternative,optimizing equipment within selected mining precedence constraints.Optimizeequipmentwithinselectedmininglocations and constraints.Mine RehabilitationMinexsminerehabilitationfunctionsareintegrallylinked to other planning processes, allowing successful planning of the construction and rehabilitation of nal landforms.OUR SOLUTIONSStaged dumps can be quickly designed from the excavation surface to an elevation or landform design. Dump volumes canbeprogressivelymatchedtothescheduleperiod volumes ensuring the dumps are practical.CrossSectionRehabilitationSimpliesthecomplex taskofdozingdownatruckshoveldumptoformanal rehabilitation surface. SpoilReshapingSmoothesminedumpsintoa nallandformthatmeetsenvironmentallimitswhile minimizing reshaping costs. Minimize dozing while meeting elevation and slope restraints.DATA CENTRALIZATIONAND COLLABORATION WITH GEOVIA HUBHub,integrateddirectlywithintheMinexuserinterface, providessecureremotecollaborationthatorganizes, centralizesandenablesthereliablesharingofexploration, planning,andproductiondata,allowingusers,workgroups and teams to work together no matter where they are in the world, whether co-located or highly distributed.INDUSTRY Developed in partnership with the mining industry, Minex is employed by the worlds largest mining companies, including Anglo Coal, Arch Coal, Bayan, CCX, Cerrejn, CMPDIL, Grifn Coal, KPC, Petrosea, PNOC-EC, Prairie Mines, Prodeco, SRK, Tata Steel, Vale, Xstrata and Yancoal.Minexs dump scheduling and haulage planning tools allow us to easily integrate into the mine scheduling process different scenarios for hauling waste from pits to dumps via haul roads. In addition, they enable us to analyze our major cost drivers, and help us make better decisions about minimising our operating costs. I am very happy with the release and with our investment in Minex. I am also looking forward to future developments and releases of Minex. David Delbridge, Manager Mine Planning and Development, PT Bayan Resources, Tbk