A New Algorithm for Determining Ultimate Pit Limits Based on Network Optimization

One of the main concerns of the mining industry is to determine ultimate pit limits. Final pit is a collection of blocks, which can be removed with maximum profit while following restrictions on the slope of the mine’s walls. The size, location and final shape of an open-pit are very important in de...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ali Asghar Khodayari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Tehran 2013-12-01
Series:International Journal of Mining and Geo-Engineering
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Online Access:http://ijmge.ut.ac.ir/article_51334_d61ec42b11a4b66b4f73345d33c62c14.pdf