Parametric Cave Optimization, Design and Simulation

GeoMine Cavemizer  (Cavemizer) is a powerful cave optimization, design and simulation tool for block caving or sub-level caving operations. Cavemizer includes an automatic footprint finder, a parametric cave designer, and a void propagation and filling simulator. Given a grade model and a set of economic parameters, Cavemizer automatically determines the best footprint and interactively generates the corresponding cave design that models user-defined caving stages, each with its own recovery and external dilution. Given a cave design, it can simulate the material flow of block caving operations and generate optimized production schedules.

Cavemizer Key Benefits

  • Powerful: Automatic footprint finding, material flow simulation and scheduling allow the mine planner to quickly conduct "what-if" scenario analysis.
  • Adaptable: The ability to define your caving stages offers excellent flexibility.
  • Reliable: Accurate reserve calculation reinforces user's confidence.

Cavemizer Feature List

Foundation Feature List - included

Automatically determines the best footprint.

Creates and iterates your designs; Automatically generates cross-cuts from a cave design.

Defines your own caving stages, each with its own recovery and external dilutions; Reports precise mineable reserves for each caving stage.

Simulate the material flow of block caving operations and generate optimized production schedules. This sub-module combines a physical mixing model (to simulate material movement and dilution) with an economic scheduler that maximizes Net Present Value (NPV).

This tool allows you to:

  • Simulate granular material flow (mixing) inside the cave.

  • Schedule production based on mill capacity and grade constraints.

  • Manage stockpiles for low-grade material.

  • Visualize cash flow, tonnage, and grade over the life of the mine

Cavemizer requires GeoMine uCAD and Foundation modules. Please click this link for GeoMine uCAD Feature List.

Cavemizer - Block Cave Mine Design with LG Open Pit Limits
Cavemizer - Block Cave Mine Design with LG Open Pit Limits
Cavemizer - Block Cave Mine Design and Reserves
Cavemizer - Block Cave Mine Design and Reserves
Block Caving Simulation & Scheduling
Block Caving Simulation & Scheduling

System Requirements: