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Sustainability in Long-Term Surface Mine Planning: A Systematic Review of Operations Research Applications

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  • Mehri Aghdamigargari

    (Department of Mining and Geological Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA)

  • Sylvester Avane

    (Department of Mining and Geological Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA)

  • Angelina Anani

    (Department of Mining and Geological Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA)

  • Sefiu O. Adewuyi

    (Department of Mining and Geological Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA)

Abstract

The mining industry, critical for global resource supply, has historically been linked to significant environmental degradation and social challenges, including habitat disruption, water and soil contamination, as well as fatalities. But recently, the industry has been undergoing a transformative change to meet evolving environmental and societal expectations. Operations Research (OR) provides essential tools and techniques to optimize decision-making processes in this context. This paper presents a comprehensive review of different OR methods and their applications in balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives in surface mine planning. Of the 63 papers reviewed, 45 were published by researchers from three main countries: Canada, the United States, and Australia, with 73% of these papers appearing in journals. This review highlighted that linear programming (LP), dynamic programming (DP), Lagrangian relaxation (LR), stochastic programming, and metaheuristics are among the most widely applied methods in surface mine planning within a sustainable development (SD) context. By evaluating the strengths and limitations of these techniques, this review offers valuable insights for researchers and practitioners aiming to improve production efficiency and sustainability through advanced planning strategies.

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  • Mehri Aghdamigargari & Sylvester Avane & Angelina Anani & Sefiu O. Adewuyi, 2024. "Sustainability in Long-Term Surface Mine Planning: A Systematic Review of Operations Research Applications," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-24, November.
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