Open Pit Optimisation & Design
OPS applies advanced direct block scheduling to perform open-pit optimisations that maximise mine value. Our system allows simultaneous optimisation across multiple ore sources, ensuring your operation is evaluated as an integrated whole for the most profitable and efficient outcome.
Once the optimal pit shells are identified, they are transformed into practical pit designs with proper slope angles, ramp gradients, and geotechnical safety standards — delivering both operational safety and maximum efficiency.
Further pit refinement can be achieved through pushback design development within the final pit limits. By applying the time value of money principle, OPS ensures that each phase of the mine plan contributes to the highest possible value creation.
Once the optimal pit shells are identified, they are transformed into practical pit designs with proper slope angles, ramp gradients, and geotechnical safety standards — delivering both operational safety and maximum efficiency.
Further pit refinement can be achieved through pushback design development within the final pit limits. By applying the time value of money principle, OPS ensures that each phase of the mine plan contributes to the highest possible value creation.
Short to Long Term Planning
OPS supports mining operations through every stage of production with strategic short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans.
- Short-term plans: Monthly or weekly schedules for the first year of production.
- Medium-term plans: Quarterly updates during the second year.
- Long-term plans: Annual projections extending to five years or more, tailored to client requirements.
We also assist with strategic and business planning, evaluating multiple future scenarios to ensure your mine’s development aligns with long-term growth and profitability objectives.
Mine Financial Evaluation
OPS is dedicated to helping clients achieve the highest possible Net Present Value (NPV). Our experts analyse multiple production and financial scenarios, comparing potential outcomes to identify the most valuable solution.
With extensive experience in remote mining environments, OPS understands the practical and logistical challenges of isolated mine sites — ensuring each plan is both financially robust and operationally realistic.
With extensive experience in remote mining environments, OPS understands the practical and logistical challenges of isolated mine sites — ensuring each plan is both financially robust and operationally realistic.
Drill & Blast Designs
A strong passion for open-pit drilling and blasting is held by OPS. In hard rock mining, drilling and blasting form the foundation of successful operations, as the quality of the blast directly affects how efficiently the rock can be loaded afterward. A successful blast is achieved when the blast design is correctly positioned and executed in the proper sequence, allowing production to proceed smoothly.
Blast layouts, including sequencing, separation of ore and waste rock, charging parameters, and timing designs, are provided by OPS to ensure a well-fractured and uniform outcome. The optimal final high wall conditions are targeted, with visible pre-split barrels to maintain a safe and efficient open-pit working environment.
Blast layouts, including sequencing, separation of ore and waste rock, charging parameters, and timing designs, are provided by OPS to ensure a well-fractured and uniform outcome. The optimal final high wall conditions are targeted, with visible pre-split barrels to maintain a safe and efficient open-pit working environment.
Mine Infrastructure Design
Built on a strong civil construction foundation, OPS designs and delivers cost-effective mine infrastructure solutions.
Our expertise includes:
Our expertise includes:
- Haul road design optimised to reduce hauling costs.
- Remote site infrastructure, such as accommodation camps, workshops, offices, and settling dams.
- Material sourcing strategies for remote areas with limited contractor availability.
Each design is practical, efficient, and engineered to support your operation’s long-term success.
Ready to Optimise Your Mine’s Potential?
From blast designs and pit planning to infrastructure and full-scale mine optimisation, OPS delivers value-driven, practical solutions for remote mining projects.
Contact us today to see how we can unlock the full value of your operation.
Contact us today to see how we can unlock the full value of your operation.