Gemcom Whittle: Pit Optimization, Strategic Mine Planning Software

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Gemcom Whittle – Whittle Features

Whittle Features

As a Whittle customer, you can select the features that are right for your needs. You can extend Whittle by adding new modules as your needs grow.

Standard Whittle Modules		PDF
Foundation	Essential functionality for pit optimisation and benchmark scheduling.
Multi-Analysis	Unique ability to organise multiple analyses within a single project.
Multi-Element	Enables the incorporation of up to 30 elements that can be used for modelling physical, economic or geological factors.
Advanced Analysis	Easy to use graphs and templates facilitate extensive analysis of sensitivities and risk.

Life-of-Mine Scheduling Modules		PDF
Milawa Algorithm	Automatically schedules up to 10 push backs to target maximum NPV or balance ore and waste production.
Push Back 50	Extends the Milawa Algorithm’s capabilities to support up to 50 push backs during scheduling.
NPV Practical Push Backs Also includes: - Push Back Chooser - Mining Width	Realises potential value with push backs that target NPV and mining width.
Multi-Mine	Supports scheduling from multiple mines.

Cut-off Optimisation Modules		PDF
Stockpiles and Cut-offs	Optimises cut-off strategy and stockpile utilisation.
Value Expressions	Enhances the Stockpile and Cut-offs module to work with parcel revenues.

Special Modules		PDF
Blending	Blends scheduled material to final product or process input constraints.
Value Expressions	Supports multiple methods for calculating block values and parcel revenues.

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