The links below are a collection of Flexsim models relating to the mining industry. Mining Concepts Mine_Animation_and_Logic.zip is a small model that addresses various modelling concepts required on a mine face. The premise of the model is over simplified but it teases out some relevant concepts. Coal is half way between a fluid and discrete [...]

Flash video of an opencast mine.

Open pit mining is a complex logistical problem of moving different types of material from multiple points of origin (Load Zones) to multiple destinations (Dump Zones). Simulation was used to determine an open-cast mines production capability, taking into account the speed, capacity and maintenance requirements of each truck.