Abstract
ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of the size of homogenised ore stockpiles on the feed rate of concentration-ore plants and the inter-pile grade variability. An integrated simulation optimisation tool is used to incorporate the dynamic characteristics of this process. Applying the discrete event simulation technique in this study made it possible to analyse the losses due to the lack of homogenised piles in the ore yard. Three scenarios from a Brazilian mine were explored. The results report a production gain of 3.85% in the scenario with the smallest ore pile size compared to the scenario with the largest pile size.
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