VBKOM Academy

Strategic Pit Optimisation (for Greenfields Operations)
Strategic overview of key considerations when evaluating a greenfields resource, with references to software and demonstrations.
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Strategic Pit Optimisation (for Brownfields/Operating Operations)
Overview of strategic considerations when conducting further Long Term optimisation of an existing operation, with references to software and demonstrations.
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Practical Pit Optimisation
Hands-on practical, software based with actual software demonstrations.
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Block Modelling Fundamentals
Block Modelling Fundamentals Training Brochure
Strategic overview of the theory, rationale, methodology and sequencing behind Geo-Mining Block Modelling.
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Block Modelling Advanced (for practitioners)
More advanced and in-depth training in Geo-Mining Block Modelling, focusing on algorithms and scripting for processing efficiency.
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Mine Design Fundamentals
Overview of Fundamental Design Theory, supported by practicals with examples/demonstrations on actual software.
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Mine Design Advanced
More advanced and in-depth design concepts. Integrating Pit, Waste and Interim Push-backs. Theory and practicals with examples/demonstrations on actual software.
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Mining Scheduling Fundamentals
Strategic and theoretical overview of scheduling drivers with references to software and examples.
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Mining Scheduling Advanced (Linking Long-term, Medium-term and Short-term Planning)
Advanced and detailed principles when aligning and producing schedules of different planning horizons.
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Practical Mining Scheduling
Hands-on "how to" training, with a strong emphasis on software skills.
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Dispatch Systems: Analysing and designing for operational success
A practical overview of the fundamental concepts which drive mining operations, mining cycles and the parameters on which typical dispatch systems are designed and operated upon.
A troubleshooting "overview" will be presented on how to "investigate" and resolve dysfunctional dispatch systems.
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Loading, Hauling and Dumping Strategies
A practical overview of the ore movement value-chain and the fundamental drivers which influence cost and through-put.
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Waste Dump Management: Planning and dozing for growth and compliance
A practical yet holistic approach to managing waste dump growth over time, with emphasis on the planning and executing fundamentals.
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