On June 19th, 2020, Delphos Laboratory Mining Master student Josué González passed his grade exam, defending his thesis titled "Methodology of Optimization for the Sequence of Exploitation of Banks Through Systems Fully Mobile In-pit Sizer and Conveyor." The evaluating commission consisted of Nelson Morales, Enrique Jélvez, Manuel Reyes, and Walter Loli.

On June 19th, 2020, Delphos Laboratory Mining Master student Josué González passed his grade exam, defending his thesis titled "Methodology of Optimization for the Sequence of Exploitation of Banks Through Systems Fully Mobile In-pit Sizer and Conveyor." The evaluating commission consisted of Nelson Morales, Enrique Jélvez, Manuel Reyes, and Walter Loli.

His work consisted of providing a methodology to optimize the performance of Fully Mobile In-pit Sizer and Conveyor (FMIPSC) systems, starting with the implementation of a simulation model based on DSIM (Delphos Simulator) software, which allows estimating the operational indices of the FMIPSC system by modifying parameters such as bank size, extraction sequence and distribution of mineral content in the bank. Subsequently, an optimization model is executed for selective extraction sequences based on the software UDESS (Universal Delphos Sequencer & Scheduler).

FMIPSC systems are one of the most interesting alternatives to be implemented as a material handling system due to their low operating cost, high productivity, low environmental impact, and lower requirement of fuel and labor.

The proposed methodology can be used to assess the behavior of FMIPSC systems and optimize their performance, combining highly productive loading methods in selective extraction sequences without generating significant impacts on the system's operational indices.

Congratulations to the new Master in Mining!