DMM Mining Services
DMM Mining Services
1. Consultant's Qualification
To provide experienced and competent mining engineer and geologist that have experience in
coal mine feasibility studies and also experience in Coal Reserve estimation under JORC or
equivalent code.
The mining engineer and geologist are recommended to use Deswik and SPRY softwares for
the project.
2. Project Location
The site is located in the region of Balingian, Sarawak approximately 120 km toward northeast and
well accessible through the Pan Borneo Highway from Sibu Airport. Sibu can be reached from
Kuching with daily commercial flight which takes about 45 minutes.
3. Work Location
Most of the work will be done in Client’s Office in Kuching with frequent visiting site as required.
5. Scope of Work
Preliminary and Project Review
Review and check the integrity of the resource model input data (database and geological
interpretation) for suitability as inputs to the resource model;
Review the resource model (seam interpretation, quality estimation, density determination,
and resource classification) for analysis of fatal flaws. Modification of existing model if
required.
Pit Optimization
Initial compilation and review of pit optimization input parameters, including pit slope
parameters and other mine modifying factors. Key aspects of the pit optimization
include the following:
Review previous studies and project information, including economic and geotechnical
criteria, to identify the combination of parameters that maximise project value;
Review pit optimization scenarios, including sensitivities, and discuss opportunities with
Stakeholders;
Develop strategic schedules to identify the most appropriate pit development sequence and
as a guide for mine scheduling;
Recommend ultimate pit envelopes, inclusive of interim pit envelopes, considering key
development criteria. The criteria may include Mineral Resource confidence where
available as well as coal quality distribution, processing and product strategies, coal and
waste material handling and backfilling pit requirements.
Mine Design
Detailed mine designs will include ultimate and interim pit stages and external waste
dumps, inclusive of any acid rock drainage (ARD) management strategies, stockpiles,
and external interim and final haulage access roads. Key aspects of the pit design
components include the following:
Review the appropriate working section to be modelled to incorporate dilution and
coal loss during mining;
Review and update current pit design, waste dump design and haulage design as per
update geological and last geotechnical study;
Estimate the quantity of mineable coal according to the proposed detailed pit
designs and development sequence.
6. Project Schedule
The project requires completion of the review of all work done by Client to date as a
priority, and then move immediately on to finalizing the Coal Reserve estimate and peer
reviewing the life-of-mine plan (LOM). The duration of the project is approximately 10
weeks from the commencement date.
7. Reporting
The Consultant shall provide professional final report format guides and templates for all
contracted items in line with Client's reporting requirements.