We offer comprehensive open-pit mine design services, transforming geological models and resource estimates into practical, safe, and economically viable mine plans. Our designs integrate geotechnical, operational, and economic parameters to optimize pit geometry, phase development, and infrastructure placement.

Data review and inputs: Collection and analysis of geological block models, topography, geotechnical studies, and infrastructure constraints. Application of modification factors derived from reserve estimation (dilution, recovery, cut-off grades).

Geotechnical parameters and slopes: Definition of slope angles and step configurations according to geotechnical recommendations. Integration of road widths, berms and safety standards.

Development of pits and phases: Transformation of optimized shells into detailed designs. Definition of pushbacks, exploitation phases and mining sequences.

Transportation and access design: Development of safe and efficient transport routes (ramps, turns, slopes). Route optimization to reduce cycles and operating costs.

Integration into production planning: alignment of mine design with short and long term production targets, taking into account plant capacity, blending and storage.

Implementation of infrastructure: planning of locations of dumps, stocks, crushers and support facilities, taking into account environmental, regulatory and water constraints.

Validation and optimization: Validation of designs through sensitivity analyses (economic, geotechnical and operational). Adjustment of plans to maximize efficiency, safety and future flexibility.

Documentation and compliance: production of detailed engineering plans and design reports that comply with international standards and safety regulations.