Simulating the Economics of Autonomous Haulage for Mining Trucks | WSC 2024

Описание: How do autonomous mining trucks impact operational efficiency and financial outcomes? This presentation, delivered at the 2024 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC) by Dr. Andrey Malykhanov (Amalgama Software Design) and Jaco-Ben Vosloo (MineTwin), explores the economic benefits of autonomous haulage systems (AHS) in open-pit mining.

🔍 Key Topics Covered:
✅ Comparison of 100-ton manned trucks vs. 40-ton autonomous trucks
✅ Simulation study design using MineTwin for optimizing fleet composition
✅ Impact of pit depth on truck utilization and mine productivity
✅ Net Present Value (NPV) improvements with smaller autonomous trucks
✅ The role of MineTwin's simulation platform in decision-making

💡 Key Finding:
Switching to 40-ton autonomous trucks increased the mine’s NPV by up to 29%, proving that smaller, agile trucks can outperform larger, human-operated fleets in certain conditions.

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