Geotechnical Modeling of Kinross – Round Mountain

Geotechnical modeling of mines is crucial for understanding the many factors that can pose potential hazards or limit production opportunities. The process of back analyses for modeling is often used, but in many instances, the back analyses can be cumbersome and time inefficient. While these models...

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Published in:Minerals & metallurgical processing 2021-08, Vol.38 (4), p.1665-1679
Main Authors: Scalise, Kyle A., Keefner, John, Kocsis, Karoly (Charles)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Engineering
Geotechnical models
Materials Engineering
Metallic Materials
Mineral Resources
Mines
Modelling
Mountains
Risk analysis
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Summary:Geotechnical modeling of mines is crucial for understanding the many factors that can pose potential hazards or limit production opportunities. The process of back analyses for modeling is often used, but in many instances, the back analyses can be cumbersome and time inefficient. While these models and back analyses may be accurate, these types of back analyses may not be ideal to be used at mines and by engineers because the process is so time-consuming. This paper introduces event-based back analyses that utilize prior events to create more accurate models while eliminating large modeling time because the models are back analyzed from previous events. The completed analyses supply a more detailed insight into the potential hazards at Round Mountain, an open pit operation, as well as provide a better understanding of how improper risk analysis results in missed opportunities. The more we understand about mining activities and processes through modeling, the safer and more productive mines will be.
ISSN:2524-3462
2524-3470
DOI:10.1007/s42461-021-00434-7