Milawa Algorithm Module
Four-X Analyser
Schedule to Maximise NPV
The Milawa Algorithm module adds a new
dimension to life-of-mine scheduling.
It
optimises the schedule, taking into account all
you production and economic constraints, while
seeking to maximise NPV. Alternatively, it can
be used to balance you schedule, by seeking to
maximise the utilisation of available mining and
processing capacity.
What it can do
Milawa optimises the schedule, determining
which benches in each push back should be
mined in each period. It obeys all push-back
precedence rules and in addition, the user can
control the mining of each pushback by setting
the following parameters:
Minimum and maximum lead (separation in
benches from the adjacent pushback.
Maximum vertical advance per period.
Like all production constraints in Four-X, the
Milawa controls can be changed from one period
to
the
next,
giving
maximum control over the
process.
Schedules can be viewed
period by period as a 3D
animation using Four-X
Analysers
interactive
viewer, and the mining
sequence can be exported to
a
Generalised
Mining
Package for merging with
the original block model.
Modular and Scalable
Foundation
Project management
Data export
Milawa Algorithm is just one of a growing range
of advanced modules which can be added to the
Foundation architecture of Four-X Analyser. This
scalable approach allows the Four-X AnalyserTM
strategic mine planning suite to adapt and evolve
with individual users requirements. A whole new
range of mine planning analysis possibilities is now
3D interactive model
visualisation
available to mine planning professionals.
Multi -analysis
Advanced Analysis
Blending
Discounted Pit Shells
Push Back 50
Stockpile & Cut -off Opt.
Analysis and graphs
Buffer Stockpiles
Economic /
operational
modelling
Milawa Algorithm
Pit optimization
Express NPV Output
Pit slope modelling
Mining Width
Model manipulation
Push Back Chooser
Data importation
Multi -element
STRATEGIC MINE PLANNING SOFTWARE
Four-X Analyser is a suite of strategic mine
planning tools designed for professional mine
planners. There is a growing range of modules
which can be added to Analyser, further
increasing its performance and utility.
The Milawa Algorithm is a proprietary
algorithm which schedules the mining of each
pushback over the life of the mine. It responds to
all production constraints, price and cost models
within Four-X Analyser and also provides
additional controls over the schedule.
Whittle
There are many technical papers and case studies on the use of Whittle software. Request literature from:
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