Establishment of productive blasthole model and Its application in open pit

Abstract

The collection and management of the productive blasthole data and present topography data in an open pit are presented in this paper. The procedure of using Mintec software to establish blasthole model is also described. The application of the blasthole model in some aspects such as short term plan, ore control, modification of production plan and production control are summarized. Finally, some author's views are given.