The Open Cut Coal solution will incorporate sophisticated product optimisation, dynamic haulage functionality and the all-important advanced destination scheduler, Executive Vice President – Software Craig Halliday said.
“This new Open Cut Coal Solution will handle more data and process schedules faster than any other application on the market,” he said.
“Everything about this solution is more comprehensive, streamlined and user friendly than any other product offered in the coal space previously.”
One of the biggest challenges faced by mine planners is the ever changing haulage routes in strip mines. OCCS uses its Dynamic Haulage functionality to manage this with ease and sophistication, Halliday said.
“Planning haulage during the course of scheduling used to be a dream, but we have made it a reality. The Coal Solution’s Dynamic Haulage component is something unique,” he said.
“Cleverly considering the varying haul routes at each stage of the schedule, you can be confident that you have the optimal route to get your product from source to destination.”
The ability to deliver both correct product specification and targets is another major challenge so RPM has developed a method of optimisation that is comprehensive and powerful.
“Another key feature that is proving to be invaluable for coal miners is the Product Optimiser. Blending is critical in coal mining – being able to plan for this and optimise the schedule with your targets in mind is an integral part of the scheduling process. Using the Product Optimiser for multi pit management, multi stockpile management, and the delivery of multiple products, users can deliver results quickly during the course of running the schedule.”
