Optimization of raw materials source base

Actions taken to explore the raw materials resource base are discussed together with management solutions that make it possible to organize the process of material extraction more efficiently, with a better composition of raw mix, thus reducing costs at various stages of operation. The submitted recommendations are based on the experience of the Swiss engineering company CESA.

Author: J.-M. Ritzenthaler

Section: Equipment and technology

Keywords: deposit; drilling operations; analyses of raw materials; geological model; quarry