Ore production rates are fixed according to standard criteria, including owner requirements, ore reserves per vertical metre, mining methods, fill requirements, strike length and shaft capacities. All major capital requirements can then be detailed. This part of the study will assess all support services necessary to satisfy production planning. These services will typically include:
- Shafts and access installation or upgrading
- Materials handling
- Equipment specifications and fleet sizes
- Ventilation needs
- Utilities
- Drainage and pumping
- Mine and mill waste handling
- Backfill if required
- Safety and health considerations
- Future considerations such as mine expansion
