MALLA REDDY ENGINEERING COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

(An Autonomous Institution approved by UGC and affiliated to JNTUH, Approved by AICTE)
Maisammaguda , Dhulapally (Post. Via. Kompally), Secunderabad – 500 100.
2019 -2023
 MAJOR PROJECT
ON

PLANNING OF A COAL MINE FROM EXPLORATION DATA USING SURPAC SOFTWARE – A

CASE STUDY

PRESENTED BY
C. Sai prasad (19J41A2513)
CH. Vamshi (20J45A2507)
G. Srinivas (20J45A2513)
J. Mahesh (20J45A2515)
S. Sai Teja (20J45A2525)
M. Naveenkumar (18J45A2518)

UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF

Mr. T. Pradeep
Asst. Prof
CONTENTS:-
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Objective
 Outcomes
 Scope
 Literature review
 Resources
 Conclusion
 References
ABSTRACT:-
A number of software Disciplines are concerned with profitability and emerging
processes on mines regarding technical and financial efficiency through surveys of
samples and modelling. This case study presents an exploratory study which
results in a 3-D modelling of mine to it's method of suitability. The study
recommends the efficient fields of software added to core in the areas of
modelling.

The use of software and it's usage in the design of 3-D modelling by giving
appropriate productivity method enhance profitability.
INTRODUCTION:-
In an day to day life, the term technology is being accepted and wholly
appreciates it was theoretical experiences. The technology has it's greatest
impact in the areas of applications and designing. Modelling through software
analysis provides a better implementation and gives efficient output.
The concept of our project is to collect exploration data, analysing the
details from the data, selecting the suitable method to meet the target and
representation of the method in 3-D model and additionally, the alternate
methods have to be made compared with the selected methods will give the
adjustments to meet the target.The concept of comparison is that why the
selected method is appropriate or not to the situation. The software that used in
this analysis was SURPAC as it was quite popular and provides good result.
OBJECTIVE:-

 Development of 3-dimensional seam modelling with

correlation.
 Deciding on production & productivity required.
 Scheduling the mine to arrive at monthly volumetric data of
coal/Over burden.
OUTCOMES:-
 3-dimensional seam model
 Annual production.
 Monthly volumetric data- Coal and Overburden.
SCOPE:-
Mine planning & design involves compiling and incorporating suitable geotechnical,
geological, mining and economic data in order to establish an approach to exploit
specific mineral deposit within the legal & regulatory requirements
Mine planning puts you on the path to success by establishing and developing a
cost-effective solution for the extraction of mined minerals at optimal quality &
quantities. Mine planning planning is directly linked to the mine's optimal
performance and future operational problems can be predicted and prevented by
good mine planning.
Modern mine planning software plays a crucial role in the operation of many of
the world's mining operations & projects mine planning software provides the
mining industry with a fast accurate cost effective and efficient tool in order to
manage their business interests world wide.
In the last couple of decades, an increase in the number of companies, engaged
in the extraction of minerals throughout the world, have embraced the use of modern
mine planning software. A great deal of historical information and data has been fed
to such software to build large databases and models in existing mines.The 3D
modelling capabilities of mine planning software became extremely important in
assessing the environmental impact of new developments.
 LITERATURE REVIEW:-
S.No Year Author Title Important findings

Investigation on Block modelling He states that mine planning was done

Nachmias &
1995 in 4 steps
Y.Pavlov(Isreal) 1.by determining cut off grade.
1) 2.Generation of a geological block
model.
3.mine design.
4.Long range master plan.

Mine optimization using Geovia As per his findings surpac is a

Agarwal
2012 surpac software complete mine planning software
which has following modules.
2) 1.Drilling& blasting.
2.surveying. 3.pit design.
4.openpit design.
5.underground design.

Three dimensional visual modelling In this paper, combined with

YAN Xiaoming, ZHOU
2012 technology and application of Open conventional CAD and Surpac
3) Zilong, LI Xibing pit mining boundary software features, the mining
topographic maps file under CAD was
imported into Surpac to conduct
terrain modelling.

Creating & designing plans for open 1. Maximization of ore recovery,.

Saidoo
2017 pit or underground operations. 2.Cut off grade.
4) 3. Economic limit.
 LITERATURE REVIEW:-
S.No Year Author Title Important findings
Appraisal of Commonly used Mine He states that mine planning and
Peter Arroja eshun. GK
2018 Planning and Design Software in design software improves
5) Bediaku Ghanaian Surface Mines productivity at every stage of a mine.

Open pit optimisation and Design To optimise and design a pit to mine
2018 Mariko of Tabakoto pit at Angli Gold the deposit safely and profitability
Ashanti Mine Using Surpac And using surpac and whittle software.
6) Whittle software

Tivig, Dumitru-Filip; Florea,
Adrian; Manu, Costin-
2019
7) Sebastian; Nache,
Florin; Nache, Roxana
Augustina.
Data collecting and processing for
obtaining digital terrain and coal
deposit model in mine planning and
design
obtaining the digital terrain model
and digital deposit model, the
challenges and solutions we found in
order to complete this preliminary
task, which allows us to proceed to
computerized mine planning and
design.

Mine optimization using Geovia exploring the characteristics

Godfrey Moeng Monyakeng
surpac software of drill hole data using the Geovia
SURPAC 6.8. Geological data were
2022
8) loaded into the SURPAC to create a
geological database for which drill
hole models were produced.
Characteristics of the
drill hole models were examined.
RESOURCES:-

 Exploration data.
 Designing software SURPAC (6.6.2).
 CONCLUSION:-
The complexity of mine planning software will continue to increase with the
requirements of problems that need solving. Integration of different software
applications and data transfer between them continues to be vital to the efficiency of
such systems. The increase in the volume of data through mod-ern exploration
techniques and real-time monitoring systems requires that computers must be used to
a large extent at all stages of the mining process.
The data processing and analysis cycle may need many iterations if the mining
company is to cope success-fully with the changes in unforeseen geological
conditions, changes in planning and environmental controls, and changes in the
commodity price during the life of a mine.Those companies that achieve effective
integration of computer systems are those that are most likely to cope with these
changes and remain competitive.
Mine planning software, on the other hand, must continue to develop and adapt
in form and functionality to satisfy current requirements and provide new methods
for solving existing problems. A closer relationship between end-users and software
developers will help achieve this target and ensure the future of mine planning
software.
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