At GTS, our mine planning team excels in all aspects of mining engineering for both open pit and along with underground operations. Our commitment to delivering strong mining designs and mine planning solutions ensures a fine balance between economic viability and environmental stewardship.
At GTS, armed with vast knowledge and practical experience, we offer comprehensive solutions, from mine surveys to ore body optimization, planned mine design, and closure planning.
Survey services at GTS are about creating harmony between a diverse range of methods and state-of-the-art technologies to procure precise data on geology, topography, and infrastructure. Our experienced mine surveyors possess a strong grasp of spatial data and adeptly conduct various surveys, including DGPS, Drone, Multi-Station, and Laser Scanner surveys, to deliver comprehensive spatial solutions both above and below ground. Equipped with a team of prepared mine personnel, specialized vehicles, and cutting-edge equipment, we're geared to drive your mining operations forward.
Strategic planning service at GTS is at the core of mining engineering to maximize feasibility, mitigating risks, and enhancing profitability. We devise and implement strategic plans that integrate mine planning’s latest practices and technologies, all tailored to the strategic objectives of the company. GTS mining engineers focus on gaining a holistic understanding of the mining context, developing precise strategic plans to identify-address specific constraints based on crucial technical, operational, and economic factors such as ore body geometry, grade, availability, accessibility, cost, and price.
Mine planning and design team at GTS leverages extensive knowledge and field experience across diverse commodities and methodologies to provide tailored technical solutions. Whether handling small projects or large-scale underground and open-cast mines, our team provides robust support and advice all along the mine design process and excels in identifying the most cost-effective extraction methods, optimizing the layout, implementing mining efficiency and considering measures to mitigate any environmental and social impacts. This approach is designed to maximize safety, efficiency, and profitability, delivering superior results throughout the mining process.
Equipment selection and optimization at GTS is our mining engineering team’s responsibility. They spearhead comprehensive studies and conduct analysis of various models to ensure seamless operations. By carefully selecting equipment and dimensions, we mitigate potential bottlenecks in the processes of overburden removal, commodity extraction, and material movement. We understand the direct impact of equipment selection on the project's profitability and consider all factors such as mining methodology, geotechnical conditions, gradients, thickness, and number of seams to ensure the project's long-term success.
Revision and mine closure planning offered by GTS is managed by a team with wealth of experience in crafting and executing mine closure plans, as well as refining existing ones to boost productivity. We prioritize considering environmental, social, and economic factors right from the early stage of the mine development and continue to update throughout the mine's lifespan. We are well-versed in engaging with stakeholders to develop-execute closure strategies in a cost-effective and compliant manner while ensuring the mitigation of legacy risks.
Pit optimization and scheduling at GTS are headed by our mining engineering experts as they utilize specialized softwares and tools. Comprehending the complexity of tasks, our mining engineers take a broad approach that involves understanding the ore deposit, integrating geology and geotechnical analysis, mine design, optimization, and scheduling. This aims to determine the most efficient pit design, excavation sequence, and production schedule. Through this systematic approach, we assist clients in achieving the goal of maximizing production, improving efficiency, minimizing costs, and reducing risk.
Geotechnical studies at GTS, is headed by a team that tackles geotechnical challenges in open-cast and underground settings. Leveraging their geotechnical expertise, we deliver latest solutions in rock mechanics numerical modeling, pit slope stability, geotechnical investigation, and operational support. Our team brings experience and expert judgment, enabling them to apply geotechnical analysis-design methods to avert mishaps and mitigate pricey damages stemming from geotechnical instability. Owing to the same, several leading mining companies place their trust in us to provide pragmatic and custom-tailored geotechnical solutions.
GTS mining engineers bring wealth of practical mining expertise and proficiency in industry-leading softwares in mine planning tool to solve complex technical challenges and enhance bottom line performance. By leveraging advanced software such as Deswik, Micromine Beyond, Spry, FLAC 3D+UDEC 7, Strayos, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and Cyclone, GTS mining engineers design optimal mine layouts, develop accurate schedules, and conduct comprehensive geotechnical, blasting, and ventilation studies. These cutting-edge tools enable precise production planning and drive superior decision-making, streamlined operations, and maximized resource utilization throughout all stages of the mining process.
