Technical Papers & Research
Quantified Strategies is committed to continuous applied research to to support the ongoing thought leadership in strategic planning and decision-making that is required by the mining industry. The links below are provided to support those on a similar journey by facilitating knowledge sharing and supporting an ongoing dialogue.
Risk, and planning to not plan
Incorporating risk sources in the planning framework for the evaluation of mining assets is complex. Even static planning for a mining asset is non-trivial, time-consuming, and involved.
Risk in Ultimate Pit Selection
Technical paper based on research from Ed Holloway’s PhD. Applies a VAR approach to quantifying risk in the process of selecting the ultimate pit for open pit mines.
Leading practice approaches to select post-mining land uses for residual mine voids
Technical report prepared collaboratively between The Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry, Sustainable Minerals Institute, the University of Queensland and Quantified Strategies on behalf of Office of the Queensland Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner.
Quantifying risks and opportunities from mine closure
Research conducted collaboratively as part of the CRC TiME Foundational Project F2.4 between CSIRO, Federation University of Australia, University of Queensland and Quantified Strategies Pty Ltd. This research applies risk-based quantification techniques as developed and applied by QS.
Mine Planning & the Crucial Role of Geology
Technical paper produced as a component of the SEG Special Publication series on Geology and Mining.
Incorporating Economic Variability into a Strategic Planning Framework
Presentation delivered as part of the AusIMM Complex Orebodies Conference in 2018 Brisbane, Australia.
Correlated Valuation Methodology
Technical paper presented as part of the AusIMM Project Evaluation Conference in 2016 in Adelaide, Australia.