Longhole open stoping is a highly efficient underground mining method used for extracting ore in steeply dipping deposits with strong, competent rock. While long-term mine plans set the foundation for operations, achieving production targets requires effective short-term planning. This eBook, published by GroundHog, explores how mines can optimize short-term planning in longhole stoping to improve efficiency, maintain operational control, and minimize deviations from long-term plans.
Key Topics Include:
Core Principles of Longhole Stoping:
- How precise drilling and controlled blasting improve ore recovery.
- Development and production phases of longhole stoping.
Challenges in Short-Term Planning:
- Equipment breakdowns, drill deviations, and haulage delays.
- Coordination issues between drilling, blasting, and mucking teams.
GroundHog Solutions for Enhanced Efficiency:
- Short-Term Stope Planning Tool – Plan, monitor, and adjust short-term schedules with real-time tracking.
- Short Interval Control (SIC) – Identify and resolve bottlenecks during each shift for uninterrupted production.
- Fleet Management System (FMS) – Optimize equipment utilization and streamline fleet operations.
- Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) – Enhance visibility with underground GPS tracking.
- Time Utilization Model (TUM) – Reduce downtime and maximize productivity through data-driven decision-making.
This eBook highlights GroundHog’s role in transforming longhole stoping operations, ensuring cost-effective, data-driven, and high-performance mining practices.