LP Planning Fundamentals
Understand linear programming for mine planning — from formulation to interpretation to operational handover.
Duration: 2 days
Format: In-person
What You'll Learn
- Understand LP formulation for mining problems
- Interpret LP outputs and shadow prices
- Design meaningful scenario analyses
- Translate LP results into operational guidance
- Communicate trade-offs to stakeholders
Course Outline
Day 1: LP Foundations
- What LP can (and can't) do for mine planning
- Formulating objectives and constraints
- Understanding solver behaviour
- Hands-on: Building a simple mine plan
Day 2: Application & Communication
- Scenario design: asking the right questions
- Interpreting results and shadow prices
- From LP output to operational guidance
- Presenting trade-offs to stakeholders
Who Should Attend
Planning engineers, technical services staff, and managers involved in strategic and tactical mine planning.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with mine planning concepts. No prior LP experience required.