Mine Traffic Optimization

The objective of this project is to optimize traffic in open pit and underground mines, in order to safely

maximize production and minimize costs. The intent is that this will be done by causing vehicles to

move at their maximum safe speed while at the same time choreographing mine traffic to give loaded

vehicles the right of way at intersections, and to slow but not stop other traffic at intersections. By using

this approach, production is maximized and fuel costs are minimized, while ensuring the safety of

personnel. This, in turn, will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle operations.

Specific project objectives are:

(1) Speed and traffic optimization achieved by in-cab display of the recommended speed for all vehicles

in the mine.

(2) Speed and traffic optimization achieved by automatic control of speed for all vehicles in a mine, with

appropriate safeguards and over-rides.

This will be done by

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Faculty Supervisor:

Laeeque Daneshmend;Greg Jamieson;Joshua Marshall

Student:

Partner:

Barrick Gold Corporation (Toronto, ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

Queen's University; University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

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