Pushback Chooser Module Gemcom Whittle is the world’s

most trusted strategic mine

Determine the Right Pushbacks planning software used to
determine and optimise the
economics of open pit mining
The Pushback Chooser module allows a user to find the best set of projects.
pushbacks to maximise net present value (NPV) for a specified final pit and
a user-specified number of pushbacks.

Pit-by-Pit Graph
This feature shows the effect of pit size and sequence on NPV, and allows a
designer to see the trade-offs between revenue and final pit size.
A designer can choose specified push backs and a final pit size and can,
with some trial and error, hone in on improving NPV values.
The Pushback Chooser module allows the designer to select the number
of push backs and have the computer enumerate and search for the best
possible value.
Using the Pushback Chooser module, users can select “auto” and then
enter the number of pushbacks required. If the Milawa Algorithm® module
is also used, the user can modify the Milawa lead and maximum bench Pit-by-pit graph.
advance constraints. Reports will then show the pushbacks selected, and
the period-by-period cash flows and mining schedule.

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