Computer based optimisation of underground mining area

Few algorithms are available for economic optimization of underground mining area . This is mainly because there are a variety of underground mining methods with various restrictions and conditions and the underground mining parameters are more complex . Therefore, it does not allow the development of general optimization tools, especially, software tools or computer programs. Based on the Global Optimisation for Underground Mining Area (GOUMA) algorithm, a computer program , GOUMA-CP, was developed to implement the mentioned algorithm . GOUMA enjoys a new system of modelling named "Variable Value Economic Model " (VVEM) and benefits from the mathematical proof and provide the true optimal solution according to the conditions and environment it is applied . This paper includes a description of the GOUMA-CP program in details and the corresponding algorithm briefly . This computer program has successfully been applied to optimise underground mining area of a gold mine in Australia.