[HTML][HTML] Geostatistical modeling of heterogeneous geo-clusters in a copper deposit integrated with multinomial logistic regression: An exercise on resource estimation

N Madani, M Maleki, S Soltani-Mohammadi - Ore Geology Reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Resource estimation is the main and primary step in the development of a mining project.
Principally, it is necessary to first identify the geological domains through boreholes, model …

[HTML][HTML] Geological control for in-situ and recoverable resources assessment: A case study on Sarcheshmeh porphyry copper deposit, Iran

M Maleki, N Mery, S Soltani-Mohammadi, F Khorram… - Ore Geology …, 2022 - Elsevier
The incorporation of geological controls is essential for an accurate assessment of the in-situ
and recoverable resources in an ore deposit, directly impacting the downstream stages of …

A Multi-Stage Methodology for Long-Term Open-Pit Mine Production Planning under Ore Grade Uncertainty

E Jelvez, J Ortiz, NM Varela, H Askari-Nasab, G Nelis - Mathematics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The strategic planning of open pit operations defines the best strategy for extraction of the
mineral deposit to maximize the net present value. The process of strategic planning must …

Seismic data integration workflow in pluri-Gaussian simulation: application to a heterogeneous carbonate reservoir in southwestern Iran

M Rezaei, M Emami Niri, O Asghari… - Natural Resources …, 2023 - Springer
In this study, we present a procedure for reservoir property modeling in a channelized
carbonate reservoir based on hierarchical geostatistical simulation and seismic data …

Stochastic final pit limits: an efficient frontier analysis under geological uncertainty in the open-pit mining industry

E Jelvez, N Morales, JM Ortiz - Mathematics, 2021 - mdpi.com
In the context of planning the exploitation of an open-pit mine, the final pit limit problem
consists of finding the volume to be extracted so that it maximizes the total profit of …

A Stepwise Cosimulation Framework for Modeling Critical Elements in Copper Porphyry Deposits

M Nasretdinova, N Madani, M Maleki - Natural Resources Research, 2024 - Springer
The increased attention given to batteries has given rise to apprehensions regarding their
availability; they have thus been categorized as essential commodities. Cobalt (Co), copper …

Joint simulation of cross-correlated ore grades and geological domains: an application to mineral resource modeling

N Madani, M Maleki - Frontiers of Earth Science, 2023 - Springer
Spatial modeling of ore grades is frequently impacted by the local variation in geological
domains such as lithological characteristics, rock types, and geological formations …

Advanced bench design and technical challenges in open pit mining: a comprehensive review of stability and productivity

GW Deressa, BS Choudhary, NZ Jilo - Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2025 - Springer
This study provides a detailed review of the open pit mine planning process, focusing on the
critical parameters that influence the stability, safety, and efficiency of mining operations …

Solving LTPSOP in open-pit mines using Gaussian process and human mental search

K Tolouei, E Moosavi, M Gholinejad - OPSEARCH, 2024 - Springer
In this paper, to synthesize grade uncertainty into the strategic mine schedule, a stochastic
mixed-integer programming framework (SMIP) is presented for the long-term production …

Integrated Approach to Reserve Estimation and Optimal Open Pit Design for Hydrothermal Gold Deposit

GW Deressa, IR Bulushi, BS Choudhary… - Journal of The Institution …, 2024 - Springer
This paper presents an integrated approach to reserve estimation and optimal open pit
design for hydrothermal gold deposits. The study combines a deep understanding of the …