Abstract
In this study, geographic information system (GIS)-based methods and applications utilized for mine development were reviewed. Three types of GIS-based studies, namely studies on mine planning, operation, and environmental management, were examined to describe the role of GIS as a decision-making support tool in mine development. This review was conducted by classifying previous GIS-based studies into several subtopics that pertain to mine development activities and the range of environments to be managed. Because the use of GIS is appropriate for spatial data management related to ore deposits and mine environment conditions at various scales, the applications of GIS-based methods in mine development could be expanded further.
Highlights
With global concerns regarding the exhaustion of high-quality ore deposits near the surface, the risks related to mine development are increasing in terms of economic, technical, and environmental considerations [1]
In the mining sector, geographic information system (GIS) has been widely applied for mine development, no attention has been paid to evaluating the GIS-based methods and applications pertaining to mine planning, operation, or environmental management
This study demonstrates the capability of GIS with least-cost path analysis (LCPA) and social survey methods to identify the infrastructure corridors that have the least impact on social and environmental values
Summary
With global concerns regarding the exhaustion of high-quality ore deposits near the surface, the risks related to mine development are increasing in terms of economic, technical, and environmental considerations [1]. The necessity for systematic and strategic mine planning, operation, and environmental management based on optimization techniques or decision-making systems are emerging to improve mineral productivity, operational efficiency, and stability in the mine environment. To accomplish these objectives, geographic information system (GIS)-based methodologies have been effectively used to design and optimize the mine development process. In the mining sector, GIS has been widely applied for mine development, no attention has been paid to evaluating the GIS-based methods and applications pertaining to mine planning, operation, or environmental management
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