Whittle Optimization for Strategic Open Pit Planning Ultimate pit limit pushback strategy and economic sensitivity
Course Overview
This syllabus covers the fundamentals of strategic open-pit mine planning using Whittle optimization. It includes data preparation and block model management, geological and grade-tonnage analysis, and economic parameter evaluation for block valuation. Participants will learn pit optimization, ultimate pit limit determination, pushback design, sequencing logic, and strategic mine scheduling. The course also introduces scenario and sensitivity analysis, along with reporting and output integration for effective decision-making.
Learning Materials & Syllabus
- Introduction to Whittle & strategic pit optimization
- Data preparation and block model management for Whittle
- Geological & grade-tonnage analysis
- Economics parameters and block value calculation
- Mining geometry constraints & mining direction
- Pit optimization process
- Ultimate pit limit analysis
- Pushback design concepts
- Scheduling prior & sqencing logic
- Strategic mine schedulling
- Scenario and sensitivy analysis
- Reporting and output integration
Training Schedules
| BATCH | DATE RANGE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Batch #1 | 27 Apr - 30 Apr 2026 | Available |