COSMO — Stochastic Mine Planning Laboratory

• Strategic Mine Planning – Optimization
• Geostatistics – Orebody Modelling – Resources/Reserves
• Subsurface CO2 Sequestration, Environmental Geostatistics, Mine Rehabilitation
• Refereed Book Chapters and Refereed Proceedings
• COSMO Laboratory’s Past Student Theses

Mine Planning – Optimization

• Carelos, Andrade L., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Conway, Phil  (2024) Integrated Stochastic optimisation of stope design and long-term production scheduling at an operating underground copper mine, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2024.2337499
• Penadillo, C., and Dimitrakopoulos, R., Kumral, M.  Joint stochastic optimisation of stope layout, production scheduling and access network (2024), https://doi.org/10.1177/25726668241241993
• Morales, D., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2024)High-order simulation of geological domains and effects on stochastic long-term planning of mining complexes, https://doi.org/10.1177/25726668241241993
• Carelos, Andrade L., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2024) Integrated Stochastic Underground Mine Planning with Long-Term Stockpiling: Method and Impacts of Using High-Order Sequential Simulations, Minerals, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/min14020123
• Levinson, Z., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2023) Connecting planning horizons in mining complexes with reinforcement learning and stochastic programming, Resources Policy, Volume 86, Part B, 2023, 104136, ISSN 0301-4207, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2023.104136.
• de Carvalho, J.P., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2023) Simultaneous shovel allocation and grade control decisions for short-term production planning of industrial mining complexes – an actor-critic approach, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2023.2247196
• Brika, Z.,Gamache, M., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2023) Optimising the mine production scheduling accounting for stockpiling and investment decisions under geological uncertainty, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 37:5, 355-374, DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2023.2199378
• Levinson, Z. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2023) Simultaneous stochastic optimization of an open-pit mining complex with preconcentration using reinforcement learning, Applied Soft Computing, Volume 138, 2023, 110180, ISSN 1568-4946, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2023.110180.
• Both, C. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2023) Integrating geometallurgical ball mill throughput predictions into short-term stochastic production scheduling in mining complexes, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, Volume 33, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 185-199, ISSN 2095-2686, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2022.10.001.
• Both, C. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2023) Utilisation of geometallurgical predictions of processing plant reagents and consumables for production scheduling under uncertainty, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 37:1, 21-42, DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2022.2139350
• Yaakoubi, Y., Radi, H., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2022) Learning on Graphs for Mineral Asset Valuation Under Supply and Demand Uncertainty, arXiv preprint arXiv:2212.03865, 2022
• de Carvalho, J.P., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2022) Integrating short-term stochastic production planning up-dating to mining fleet management in industrial mining complexes: An actor-critic reinforcement learning approach, Les Cahiers du GERAD ISSN, Volume 711, page 2440, 2022
• Levinson, Z., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2022) A simultaneous stochastic optimization framework for se-lecting additional infill drilling locations, Les Cahiers du GERAD ISSN, Volume 711, page 2440, 2022
• Furtado e Faria, M., Dimitrakopoulos, R., and Lúcio Lopes Pinto, C. (2022) Integrated stochastic optimization of stope design and long-term underground mine production scheduling, Resources Policy, Volume 78, 2022, 102918, ISSN 0301-4207, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2022.102918.
• Yaakoubi, Y., Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2023) Learning to Schedule Heuristics for the Simultaneous Stochastic Optimization of Mining Complexes, Computers & Operations Research, Volume 159, 106349, ISSN 0305-0548, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2023.106349.
• Both, C., Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2022) Geometallurgical prediction models of processing plant indicators for stochastic mine production scheduling, IFAC-PapersOnLine, Volume 55, Issue 21, 2022, Pages 162-167, ISSN 2405-8963, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2022.09.261.
• Yaakoub,i Y., Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2022) A Data-Driven Approach for the Simultaneous Stochastic Optimization of Mining Complexes. IFAC-PapersOnLine, Volume 55, Issue 21, 2022, Pages 67-72, ISSN 2405-8963, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2022.09.245
• Dimitrakopoulos, R., Lamghari, A. (2022) Simultaneous stochastic optimization of mining complexes/mineral value chains: An overview of concepts, examples and comparisons. Int. J. Mining, Reclamation and Environment, DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2022.2065730
• MacNeil J, Dimitrakopoulos, R., Peatti,e R. (2022) “A stochastic mine planning approach to determine the optimal open pit to underground mining transition depth – Case study at the Geita gold mine, Tanzania. Mining Technology, DOI: 10.1080/25726668.2022.2072559
• Lamghari, A., Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2021) An adaptive large neighborhood search heuristic to optimize mineral value chains under metal and material type uncertainty. Int. J. Mining, Reclamation and Environment, https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2021.1949858
• Both, C., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2021) Applied Machine Learning for Geometallurgical Throughput Prediction—A Case Study Both Using Production Data at the Tropicana Gold Mining Complex. Minerals. 2021; 11(11):1257. https://doi.org/10.3390/min11111257
• Kumar, A., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2022) Updating geostatistically simulated models of mineral deposits in real-time with incoming new information using actor-critic reinforcement learning. Comput. Geosci. 158(October 2021):104962. doi: 10.1016/j.cageo.2021.104962
• Furtado e Faria, M., Dimitrakopoulos, R., and Pinto, C. (2021) Stochastic stope design optimisation under grade uncertainty and dynamic development costs. Int. J. Mining, Reclam. Environ. 00(00):1–23. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2021.1968707
• Kumar, A., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2021) Production scheduling in industrial mining complexes with incoming new information using tree search and deep reinforcement learning. Appl. Soft Comput. 110:107644. DOI: 10.1016/j.asoc.2021.107644
• de Carvalho, J.P. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2021) Integrating production planning with truck-dispatching decisions through reinforcement learning while managing uncertainty. Minerals 11(587):1–17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/min11060587
• LaRoche-Boisvert, M., Dimitrakopoulos, R., and Ferland, J.A. (2021) Simultaneous production scheduling and transportation optimization from mines to port under uncertain material supply. Resour. Policy 73:102150. DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2021.102150
• Lamghari, A., Dimitrakopoulos, R., and Senécal, R. (2021) A matheuristic approach for optimizing mineral value chains under uncertainty. Optim. Eng.(April). DOI: 10.1007/s11081-021-09629-9
• LaRoche-Boisvert, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2021) An application of simultaneous stochastic optimization at a large open-pit gold mining complex under supply uncertainty. Minerals, 11(172). https://doi.org/10.3390/min11020172
• Levinson, Z. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2020) Adaptive simultaneous stochastic optimization of a gold mining complex: A case study. Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Journal, 120(3). DOI: 10.17159/2411-9717/829/2020
• Kumar, A., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Maulen, M. (2020) Adative self-learning mechanisms for updating short-term production decisions in an industrial mining complex. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing. DOI: 10.1007/s10845-020-01562-5
• Both, C. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2020) Joint stochastic short-term production scheduling and fleet management optimization for mining complexes. Optimization and Engineering. DOI: 10.1007/s11081-020-09495-x
• Rimelé, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2020) A dynamic stochastic programming approach for open-pit mine planning with geological and commodity price uncertainty. Resources Policy, 65. DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2019.101570
• Senécal, R. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Long-term mine production scheduling with multiple processing destinations under mineral supply uncertainty, based on multi-neighbourhood Tabu search. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment. DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2019.1595902
• Chatterjee, S. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Production scheduling under uncertainty of an open-pit mine using Lagragian relaxation and branch-and-cut algorithm. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment. DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2019.1631427
• Saliba, Z. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) An application of simultaneous stochastic optimisation of an open-pit mining complex with tailings management. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment. DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2019.1688954
• Quigley, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Incorporating geological and equipment performance uncertainty while optimising short-term mine production schedules. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment. DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2019.1658923
• Levinson, Z. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Simultaneous stochastic optimisation of an open-pit gold mining complex with waste management. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 34(6). DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2019.1621441
• Saliba, Z. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Simultaneous stochastic optimization of an open pit gold mining complex with supply and market uncertainty. Mining Technology, 128(4): 216-229. DOI: 10.1080/25726668.2019.1626169
• de Carvalho, J.P. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Effects of high-order simulations on the simultaneous stochastic optimization of mining complexes. Minerals, 9(4). DOI: 10.3390/min9040210
• Paduraru, C. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Responding to new information in a mining complex: Fast mechasnisms using machine learning. Mining Technology, 128(3): 129-142. DOI: 10.1080/25726668.2019.1577596
• Kumar, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Application of simultaneous stochastic sptimization with geometallurgical decisions at a copper-gold mining complex. Mining Technology, 128(2): 88-105. DOI: 10.1080/25726668.2019.1575053
• Zhang, J., Nault, B.R. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Optimizing a mineral value chain with market uncertainty using benders decomposition. European Journal of Operational Research, 274(1): 227-239. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2018.09.047
• Del Castillo, M.F. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Dynamically optimizing the strategic plan of mining complexes under supply uncertainty. Resources Policy, 60: 83-93. DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2018.11.019
• Montiel, L. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2018) Simultaneous stochastic optimization of production scheduling at Twin Creeks mining complex, Nevada. Mining Engineering, 70(12): 48-56. DOI: 10.19150/me.8645
• Dirkx, R., Kazakidis, V. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Stochastic optimization of long-term block cave scheduling with hang-up and grade uncertainty. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and the Environment, 33(6): 371-388. DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2018.1432009
• Vallejo Garcia, M.N. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2019) Stochastic orebody modelling and stochastic long-term production scheduling at the KéMag iron ore deposit, Quebec. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 33(7): 462-479. DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2018.1435969
• Lamghari, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2018) Hyper-heuristic approaches for strategic mine planning under uncertainty.  Computers & Operations Research, In Press. DOI: 10.1016/j.cor.2018.11.010
• Rimélé, A., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Gamache, M. (2018) A stochastic optimization method with in-pit waste and tailings disposal for open pit life-of-mine production planning. Resources Policy. DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2018.02.006
• Farmer, I. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2018) Schedule-based pushback design within the stochastic optimization framework. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and the Environment, 32(5): 327-340. DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2017.1289606
• Quigley, M., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Grammatikopoulos, T. (2018) Risk-resilient mine production schedules with favourable product quality for rare earth element projects. Mining Technology, 127(1): 41-55. DOI: 10.1080/14749009.2017.1323172
• Paduraru, C. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2018) Adaptive policies for short-term material flow optimization in a mining complex. Mining Technology, 127(1): 56-63. DOI: 10.1080/14749009.2017.1341142
• Dirkx, R. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2018) Optimizing infill drilling decisions using multi-armed bandits: application in a long-term, multi-element stockpile. Mathematical Geosciences, 50: 35-52. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-017-9695-9
• Navarra, A., Montiel, L. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2018) Stochastic strategic planning of open-pit mines with ore selectivity recourse. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 32(1): 1-17. DOI: 10.1080/17480930. 2016.1201380
• Montiel, L. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2017) A heuristic approach for the stochastic optimization of mine production schedules. Journal of Heuristics, 23(5): 397-415. DOI: 10.1007/s10732-017-9349-6
• Spleit, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2017) Risk management and long-term production schedule optimization at the LabMag iron ore deposit in Labrador, Canada. Mining Engineering, 69(10): 47-53. DOI: 10.19150/me.7807
• Goodfellow, R. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2017) Simultaneous stochastic optimization of mining complexes and mineral value chains. Mathematical Geosciences, 49(3):341-360. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-017-9680-
• MacNeil, J. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2017) A stochastic optimization formulation for the transition from open pit to underground mining. Optimization and Engineering, 18(3): 793-813. DOI: 10.1007/s11081-017-9361-6
• Zhang, J. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2017) Stochastic optimization for a mineral value chain with nonlinear recovery and forward contracts. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 69(6): 864-875. DOI: 10.1057/s41274-017-0269-5
• Spleit, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2017) Modelling geological variability in the Labmag iron ore deposit and effects on the long-term production schedule. Mining Technology, 126(1): 44-58. DOI: 10.1080/14749009. 2016.1235247
• Zhang, J. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2017) A dynamic-material-value-based decomposition method for optimizing a mineral value chain with uncertainty. European Journal of Operational Research,  258(2): 617-625. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2016.08.071
• Lamghari, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2016) Progressive hedging applied as a metaheuristic to schedule production in open-pit mines accounting for reserve uncertainty. European Journal of Operational Research, 253(3): 843-855. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2016.03.007
• Matamoros, M.E.V. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2016) Stochastic short-term mine production schedule accounting for fleet allocation, operational considerations and blending restrictions. European Journal of Operational Research, 255(3): 911-921. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2016.05.050
• Goodfellow, R. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2016)  Global optimization of open pit mining complexes with uncertainty. Applied Soft Computing, 40: 292-304. DOI: 10.1016/j.asoc.2015.11.038
• Del Castillo, M. F., & Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2016) A multivariate destination policy for geometallurgical variables in mineral value chains using coalition-formation clustering. Resources Policy, 50:322-332. DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2016.10.003
• Montiel, L., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Kawahata, K. (2016) Globally optimising open-pit and underground mining operations under geological uncertainty. Mining Technology, 125(1): 2-14. DOI: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000027
• Lamghari, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2016) Network-flow based algorithms for scheduling production in multi-processor open-pit mines accounting for metal uncertainty. European Journal of Operational Research, 250(1): 273-290. DOI: 10.1016/i.ejor.2015.08.051
• Carpentier, S., Gamache, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2016) Underground long-term mine production scheduling with integrated geological risk management. Mining Technology, 125(2): 93-102. DOI: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000026
• Montiel, L. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2015) Optimizing mining complexes with multiple processing and transportation alternatives: An uncertainty-based approach. European Journal of Operational Research, 247(1): 166-178. DOI:10.1016/j.ejor.2015.05.002
• Silva, M. D. F., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Lamghari, A. (2015) Solving a large SIP model for production scheduling at a gold mine with multiple processing streams and uncertain geology. Mining Technology, 124(1): 24-33. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-69320-0_40
• Del Castillo, F., Godoy, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2015) Optimal mining rates revisited: Managing mining equipment and geological risk at a given mine setup. Journal of Mining Science, 51(4): 785-798. DOI: 10.1134/S1062739115040165
• Lamghari, A., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Ferland, A.J. (2015) A hybrid method based on linear programming and variable neighborhood descent for scheduling production in open-pit mines. Journal of Global Optimization, 63(3): 555-582. DOI: 10.1007/s10898-014-0185-z
• Del Castillo, M.F. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2014) Joint effect of commodity price and geological uncertainty over the life of mine and ultimate pit limit. Mining Technology, 123(4): 207-219. DOI: 10.1179/1743286314Y.0000000069
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Godoy, M. (2014) Grade control based on economic ore/waste classification functions and stochastic simulations: examples, comparisons and applications. Mining Technology, 123(2): 90-106. DOI: 10.1179/1743286314Y.0000000062
• Kizilkale, A., Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2014) Optimizing mining rates under financial uncertainty in global mining complexes. International Journal of Production Economics, 158: 359-365. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.08.009
• Leite, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2014) Stochastic optimization of mine production scheduling with uncertain ore/metal/waste supply. Mining Science and Technology, 24(6): 755-762. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2014.10.004
• Meagher, C., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Avis, D. (2014) Optimized open pit mine design, pushbacks and the gap problem – a review. Journal of Mining Science, 50(3): 508-526. DOI: 10.1134/S1062739114030132
• Meagher, C., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Vidal, V. (2014) A new approach to constrained open pit pushback design using dynamic cut-off grades. Journal of Mining Science, 50(4): 733-744. DOI: 10.1134/S1062739114040140
• Asad, M.W. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2014) Stochastic production phase design for an open pit mining complex with multiple processing streams. Engineering Optimization, 46(8): 1139-1152. DOI: 10.1080/0305215X.2013.819094
• Lamghari, A., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Ferland, A.J. (2014) A variable neighbourhood descent algorithm for the open-pit mine production scheduling problem with metal uncertainty. Journal of Operational Research Society, 65(9): 1305-1314. DOI: 10.1057/jors.2013.81
• Asad, M.W. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2013) A heuristic approach to stochastic cutoff grade optimization for open pit mining complexes with multiple processing streams. Resources Policy, 38(4): 591-597. DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2013.09.008
• Benndorf, J. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2013) Stochastic long-term production scheduling of iron ore deposits: Integrating joint multi-element geological uncertainty. Journal of Mining Science, 49(1): 68-81. DOI: 10.1134/S1062739149010097
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Jewbali, A. (2013) Joint stochastic optimization of short and long term mine production planning: method and application in a large operating gold mine. Mining Technology, 122(2): 110-123. DOI: 10.1179/1743286313Y.0000000040
• Goodfellow, R. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2013) Algorithmic integration of geological uncertainty in pushback designs for complex multi-process open pit mines. Mining Technology, 122(2): 67-77. DOI:10.1179/147490013X13639459465736
• Montiel, L. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2013) Stochastic mine production scheduling with multiple processes: Application at Escondida Norte, Chile. Journal of Mining Science, 49(4): 583-597, DOI: 10.1134/S1062739149040096
• Asad, M.W. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2013) Implementing a parametric maximum flow algorithm for optimum open pit mine design under uncertain supply and demand. Journal of Operational Research Society, 64(2): 185-197. DOI: 10.1057/jors.2012.26
• Ramazan, S. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2013) Production scheduling with uncertain supply: a new solution to the open pit mining problem. Optimization and Engineering, 14(2): 361-380. DOI: 10.1007/s11081-012-9186-2
• Asad, M.W. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2012): Performance evaluation of a new stochastic network flow approach to optimal open pit mine design – application at a gold mine. Journal of Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 112(7): 649-655.
• Lamghari, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2012) A diversified Tabu search for the open-pit mine production scheduling problem with metal uncertainty. European Journal of Operational Research, 222(3): 642-652. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2012.05.029
• Asad, M.W. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2012) Optimal production scale of open pit mining operations with uncertain metal supply and long-term stockpiles, Resources Policy, 37(1): 81-89, DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2011.12.002
• Abdel Sabour, S.A. and Dimitrakopoulos R (2011) Incorporating geological and market uncertainties and operational flexibility into open pit mine design. Journal of Mining Science, 47(2): 191-201. DOI: 10.1134/S1062739147020067
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2011) Stochastic optimization for strategic mine planning: A decade of developments. Journal of Mining Science, 47(2): 138-150. DOI: 10.1134/S1062739147020018
• Godoy, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2011) A risk quantification framework for strategic risk management in mine design: Method and application at a gold mine. Journal of Mining Science, 47(2): 235-246. DOI: 10.1134/S1062739147020109
• Consuegra, F. R. A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2010) Algorithmic approach to pushback design based on stochastic programming: method, application and comparisons. Mining Technology, 119(2): 88-101. DOI: 10.1179/037178410X12780655704761
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Li, S. X. (2010) Quantification of fault uncertainty and risk assessment in longwall coal mining: stochastic simulation, back analysis, longwall design and reserve risk assessment. Mining Technology, 119(2): 59-67. DOI: 10.1179/037178410X12780655704608
• Albor, F. and Dimitrakopoulos R. (2009) Stochastic mine design optimization based on simulated annealing: Pit limits, production schedules, multiple orebody scenarios and sensitivity analysis. Mining Technology, 118(2): 79-90: DOI: 10.1179/037178409X12541250836860
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Grieco, N. (2009) Stope design and geological uncertainty: Quantification of risk in conventional designs and a probabilistic alternative. Journal of Mining Science, 45(2): 152-163. DOI: 10.1007/s10913-009-0020-y
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Ramazan, S. (2008) Stochastic integer programming for optimizing long-term production schedules of open pit mines: Methods, application and value of stochastic solutions. Mining Technology, 117(4): 155-160. DOI: 10.1179/174328609X417279
• Abdel Sabour, S.A., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Kumral, M. (2008) Mine design selection under uncertainty. Mining Technology, 117(2): 53-64. DOI: 10.1179/174328608X343065
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Abdel-Sabour, S.A. (2007) Evaluating mine plans under uncertainty: Can the real options make a difference? Resources Policy, 32(3): 116-125. DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2007.06.003
• Dimitrakopoulos, R., Martinez, L. and Ramazan, S. (2007) A maximum upside / minimum downside approach to the traditional optimization of open pit mine design. Journal of Mining Science, 43(1): 73-82. DOI: 10.1007/s10913-007-0009-3
• Grieco, N. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2007): Managing grade risk in stope design optimization: Probabilistic mathematical programming model and application in sublevel stoping. Mining Technology, 116(2): 49-57. DOI: 10.1179/174328607X191038
• Leite, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2007) A stochastic optimization model for open pit mine planning: Application and risk analysis at a copper deposit. Mining Technology, 116(3): 109-118. DOI: 10.1179/174328607X228848
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Godoy, M. (2006) Demand driven and risk managing strategic mine planning. Minerales, 60(263): 45-55.
• Ramazan, S. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2006) Probabilistic practical optimization of production scheduling for multi-element deposits, CIM Magazine – CIM website (April 2006), p. 12.
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Ramazan, S. (2004) Uncertainty based production scheduling in open pit mining. SME Transactions, 316: 106-112.
• Godoy, M.C. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2004) Managing risk and waste mining in long-term production scheduling. SME Transactions, 316: 43-50.
• Ramazan, S. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2004) Recent applications of operations research in open pit mining. SME Transactions, 316: 73-78.
• Ramazan, S. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2004) Traditional and new MIP models for production scheduling with in-situ grade variability. International Journal of Surface Mining, 18(2): 85-98. DOI: 10.1080/13895260412331295367
• Halatchev, R. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2003) On the dynamics of mining operations in an open pit mine. International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 17(4): 246-263. DOI: 10.1076/ijsm.17.4.246.17482
• Dimitrakopoulos, R., Farrelly, C. and Godoy, M.C. (2002) Moving forward from traditional optimisation: Grade uncertainty and risk effects in open pit mine design. Mining Technology, 111(1): 82-88. DOI: 10.1179/mnt.2002.111.1.82
• Farrelly, C. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2002) Recoverable reserves and support effects in optimizing open pit mine designs. International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 16(3): 216-228. DOI: 10.1076/ijsm.16.3.217.7424
• Scott, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2002) Valuing regional geoscientific data acquisition programs:  Addressing issues of quantification, uncertainty and risk in mineral development. Natural Resources FORUM, 26(1): 55-68. DOI: 10.1111/1477-8947.00006
• Scott, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2001): Quantitative analysis of mineral resources for strategic planning: Implications for Australian geological surveys. Natural Resources Research, 10(3): 159-177. DOI: 10.1023/A:1012536823294

Geostatistics – Orebody Modelling – Resources/Reserves

• Abolhassani, A.A.H., Dimitrakopoulos, R., Ferrie, F.P. and Yao, L. (2022) A New Non-stationary High-order Spatial Sequential Simulation Method, Math Geosci 54, 1097–1119 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11004-022-10004-2
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Yao, L. (2022) High-Order Spatial Stochastic Models. Encyclopedia of Mathematical Geosciences, Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26050-7_16-1
• Minniakhmetov, I., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2021) High‑Order data‑driven spatial simulation of categorical variables. Math. Geosci.(0123456789). DOI: 10.1007/s11004-021-09943-z
• Yao, L., Dimitrakopoulos, R., and Gamache, M. (2021b) Training image free high-order stochastic simulation based on aggregated Kernel statistics. Math. Geosci.(0123456789):1–21. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-021-09923-3
• Yao, L., Dimitrakopoulos, R., and Gamache, M. (2021) Learning high-order spatial statistics at multiple scales: A kernel-based stochastic simulation algorithm and its implementation. Comput. Geosci. 149(January). DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2021.104702
• Yao, L., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Gamache, M. (2019) High-order sequential simulation via statistical learning in reproducing kernel Hilbert space. Mathematical Geosciences. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-019-0983-3
• Mu, Y., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Ferrie, F. (2019) Decoupling spatial pattern and its movement via complex factorization over orthogonal filter pairs. 2019 16th Conference on Computer and Robot Vision (CRV). DOI: 10.1109/CRV.2019.00009
• de Carvalho, J.P., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Minniakhmetov, I. (2019) High-order block support spatial simulation method and its application at a gold deposit. Mathematical Geosciences, 51(6): 793-810. DOI:10.1007/s11004-019-09784-x
• Dimitrakopoulos, R., Scott, J. and Li, S. (2019) Multi-fractal conditional simulation of fault populations in coal seams using analogues: Method and application at a coal seam. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 33(5): 340-352. DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2018.1480859
• Yao, L., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Gamache, M. (2018) A new computational model of high-order stochastic simulation based on spatial Legendre moments. Mathematical Geosciences, 50(8): 929-960. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-018-9744-z
• Minniakhmetov, I., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Godoy, M. (2018) High-order spatial simulation using Legendre-like orthogonal splines.  Mathematical Geosciences, 50: 753-780. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-018-9741-2
• Minniakhmetov, I. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2017) Joint high-order simulation of spatially correlated variables using high-order spatial statistics. Mathematical Geosciences, 49: 39-66. DOI:10.1007/s11004-016-9662-x
• Silva, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2016) Simulation of weathered profiles coupled with multivariate block-support simulation of the Puma Nickel Laterite Deposit, Brazil. Engineering Geology, 215:108-121. DOI: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2016.09.013
• Tamayo-Mas, E., Mustapha, H. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2016) Testing geological heterogeneity representations for enhanced oil recovery techniques. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 146: 222-240. DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2016.04.027
• Chatterjee, S., Mustapha, H. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2016) Fast wavelet-based stochastic simulation using training images. Computational Geosciences, 20(3): 399-420. DOI: 10.1007/s10596-015-9482-y
• Mu, Y., Ferrie, F. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2015) Sparse image reconstruction by two phase RBM learning: Application to mine planning. Machine Vision Applications (MVA), 2015 14th IAPR International Conference, 316 – 320. DOI: 10.1109/MVA.2015.7153194
• Mustapha, H., Chatterjee, S. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2014) CDFSIM: Efficient stochastic simulation through decomposition of cumulative distribution functions of transformed spatial patterns. Mathematical Geosciences, 46(1): 95-123. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-013-9490-1
• Peattie, R. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2013) Forecasting recoverable ore reserves and their uncertainty at Morila Gold Deposit, Mali: An efficient simulation approach and future grade control drilling. Mathematical Geosciences, 45(8): 1005-1022. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-013-9478-x
• Mustapha, H., Chatterjee, S., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Graf, T. (2013) Geologic heterogeneity recognition using discrete wavelet transformation for subsurface flow solute transport simulations. Advances in Water Resources, 54: 22-37. DOI: 10.1016/j.advwatres.2012.11.018
• Mustapha, H., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Chatterjee, S. (2013) Geologic heterogeneity representation using high-order spatial cumulants for subsurface flow and transport simulations. Water Resources Research, 47(8): 22-37. DOI: 10.1029/2010WR009515
• Boucher, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2012) Multivariate block-support simulation of the Yandi iron ore deposit, Western Australia. Mathematical Geosciences, 44(4): 449-468. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-012-9402-9
• Chatterjee, S. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2012) Multi-scale stochastic simulation with wavelet-based approach. Computer & Geosciences, 45: 177-189. DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2011.11.006
• Chatterjee, S., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Mustafa, H. (2012) Dimensional reduction of pattern-based simulation using wavelet analysis. Mathematical Geosciences, 44(3): 343-374. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-012-9387-4
• Goodfellow, R., Consuegra, F. R. A., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Lloyd, T. (2012) Quantifying multi-element and volumetric uncertainty, Coleman McCreedy deposit, Ontario, Canada. Computers & Geosciences, 42: 71-78. DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2012.02.018
• Jewbali, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2011) Implementation of conditional simulation by successive residuals. Computers & Geosciences, 37(2): 129-142. DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2010.04.008
• Mustapha, H. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2011) HOSIM: A high-order stochastic simulation algorithm for generating three-dimensional complex geological patterns. Computers & Geoscience, 37(9): 1242-1253. DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2010.09.007
• Dimitrakopoulos, R., Mustapha, H. and Gloaguen, E. (2010) High-order statistics of spatial random fields: Exploring spatial cumulants for modelling complex, non-Gaussian and non-linear phenomena. Mathematical Geosciences, 42(1): 65-99. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-009-9258-9
• Mustapha, H. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2010) High-order stochastic simulation of complex spatially distributed natural phenomena. Mathematical Geosciences, 42(5): 457-485. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-010-9291-8
• Mustapha, H. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2010) A new approach for geological pattern recognition using high-order spatial cumulants. Computers & Geosciences, 36(3): 313-334. DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2009.04.015
• Mustapha, H. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2010) Generalized Laguerre expansions of multivariate probability densities with moments. Computers & Mathematics with Applications, 60(7): 2178-2189. DOI: 10.1016/j.camwa.2010.08.008
• Boucher, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2009) Block simulation of multiple correlated variables. Mathematical Geosciences, 41(2): 215-237. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-008-9178-0
• Gloaguen, E. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2009) Two-dimensional conditional simulations based on the wavelet decomposition of training images. Mathematical Geosciences, 41(6): 679-701. DOI: 10.1007/s11004-009-9235-3
• Gloaguen, E., Giroux, B., Marcotte, D. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2007) Pseudo full waveform inversion of borehole GPR data using stochastic tomography. Geophysics, 72(5): 43-51. DOI: 10.1190/1.2755929
• Richmond, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2005) Multi-scale stochastic modeling of ore textures at the George Fisher mine, Queensland, Australia. CIM Bulletin, May, p. 8.
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Luo, X. (2004) Generalized sequential Gaussian simulation on group size v and screen-effect approximations for large field simulations. Mathematical Geology, 36: 567-591. DOI: 10.1023/B:MATG.0000037737.11615.df
• Luo, X. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2003) Data driven fuzzy analysis in quantitative mineral resource assessment. Computers & Geosciences, 29(1): 2-12. DOI: 10.1016/S0098-3004(02)00078-X
• Vargas-Guzman, J.A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2003) Successive nonparametric estimation of conditional distributions. Mathematical Geology, 35(1): 39-52. DOI: 10.1023/A:1022361028297
• Vargas-Guzman, J.A., and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2003) Computational properties of min/max autocorrelation factors. Computers & Geosciences, 29(6): 715-723. DOI: 10.1016/S0098-3004(03)00036-0
• Farrelly, C. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2002) Recoverable reserves and support effects in optimizing open pit mine design. International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 16(3): 216-228. DOI: 10.1076/ijsm.16.3.217.7424
• Li, S. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2002) Quantification and assessment of fault uncertainty and risk using stochastic conditional simulations. Journal of Coal Science and Engineering, 8(2): 1-11.
• Vargas-Guzman, J.A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2002) Conditional simulation of random fields by successive residuals. Mathematical Geology, 34(5): 597-611. DOI: 10.1023/A:1016099029432
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Dagbert M., (2001) Farewell to Michel David (1945-2000). Mathematical Geology, 33(2): 241-244. DOI: 10.1023/A:1007543603786
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Kaklis, K. (2001) Integration of assay and cross-hole tomographic data in orebody modeling: Joint geostatistical simulation and application at Mount Isa Mine, Queensland. Applied Earth Science, 110(1): 33-39. DOI: 10.1179/aes.2001.110.1.33
• Desbarats, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2000) Geostatistical simulation of regionalized pore size distributions using min/max autocorrelation factors. Mathematical Geology, 30(8): 919-942. DOI: 10.1023/A:1007570402430

Subsurface CO2 Sequestration, Environmental Geostatistics, Mine Rehabilitation

• Mustapha, H. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2011) Discretizing complex fractured fields for incompressible two-phase flow. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 65(7): 764-780. DOI: 10.1002/fld.2197
• Mustapha, H., Dimitrakopoulos, R., Graf, T. and Firoozabadi, A. (2011) An efficient method for discretizing 3D fractured fields for subsurface flow and transport simulations. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 67(5): 651- 670. DOI: 10.1002/fld.2383
• Qureshi, S.E. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2010) Application of stochastic simulation and complex loss functions in a risk based approach to contaminated soil classification and remediation. Environmental Modeling and Software. Accepted with revisions.
• Kumral, M. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2008) Selection of waste dump sites using a tabu search algorithm. SAIMM Journal, 108(1): 9-13.

Refereed Book Chapters and Refereed Proceedings

• Kumar A, Dimitrakopoulos R (2017) Introducing geometallurgical constraints into the simultaneous stochastic optimization of mining complexes: Application at a copper-gold mining. In, Dagdelen, K, Ed., Proceedings, Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM), Golden, Co, pp. 6- 7-14
• Rimélé A, Gamache M, Dimitrakopoulos R (2017) Open pit stochastic optimization with in-pit tailings storage. In, Dagdelen, K, Ed., Proceedings, Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM), Golden, Co, pp. 9- 17-24
• Saliba Z, Dimitrakopoulos R (2017) Simultaneous stochastic optimization of an open pit mining complex. In, Dagdelen, K, Ed., Proceedings, Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM), Golden, Co, pp. 9- 25-31
• Del Castillo M F, Dimitrakopoulos R (2017) Dynamic mid-term optimization of a mining complex under uncertainty. In, Dagdelen, K, Ed., Proceedings, Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM), Golden, Co, pp. 12- 21-28
• Mu Y, Dimitrakopoulos R, Ferrie F (2016) Genaralizing generative models: application to image super-resolution. 13th Conference on Computer and Robot Vision (CRV) Proceedings, pp.8-15, DOI: 10.1109/CRV.2016.51
• Abolhassani, A A H, Dimitrakopoulos,R, Ferrie, F P (2016).Anisotropic interpolation of sparse images. IEEE, 13th Conference on Computer and Robot Vision, 440-447. doi:10.1109/crv.2016.41
• Minniakhmetov I, Dimitrakopoulos R (2016) A high-order, data-driven framework for joint simulation of categorical variables. Geostats Congress 2016, Valencia Spain, Springer
• Haji Abolhassani A A, Dimitrakopoulos R, Ferrie F P (2016)  A new high-order, non-stationary and transformation invariant spatial simulation approach. Geostats Congress 2016, Valencia Spain, Springer
• Dirkx R, Dimitrakopoulos R (2016) Optimizing infill drilling decisions using multiarmed bandits: application in a long-term, multi-element stockpile. Geostats Congress 2016, Valencia Spain, Springer
• Goodfellow, R. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2014): Stochastic optimisation of mineral value chains-developments and applications for the global optimisation of mining complexes with uncertainty. SMP Symposium, AusIMM, Perth Australia, November 24-26.
• Minniakhmetov, I. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2014): Joint Simulation of Correlated Variables using High-order Spatial Statistics for Orebody Modeling. SMP Symposium, AusIMM, Perth Australia, November 24-26.
• Montiel, L., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Kawahata, K. (2014): Globally Optimising Open Pit and Underground Mining Operations under Geological Uncertainty. SMP Symposium, AusIMM, Perth Australia, November 24-26.
• Mustapha, H. M., Chatterjee, S. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2014): Reservoir modeling through fast wavelet-based stochastic simulation. Proceedings of ECMOR XIV – 14th European Conference on the Mathematics of Oil Recovery Catania, Sicily, Italy, 8-11 September.
• Senecal, R. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2014): Parallel Implementation of a Tabu Search Procedure for Stochastic Mine Scheduling. SMP Symposium, AusIMM, Perth Australia, November 24-26.
• Zhang, J. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2014): Optimising a Mineral Supply Chain under Uncertainty with Long-term Sales Contracts. SMP Symposium, AusIMM, Perth Australia, November 24-26.
• Goodfellow, R., Mustapha, H. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2012): Approximations of High-Order Spatial Statistics Through Decomposition. In, Abrahamsen P, Hauge R, Kolbjørnsen O (Eds.) Geostatistics Oslo 2012, p. 91-102.
• Machuca Mory, D.F. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2011): High-order Spatial Simulation of the Structurally Controlled Apensu Gold Deposit, Ghana. In Deschênes G et al (eds), Proceedings World Gold 2011, p. 771-783.
• Chatterjee, S., Lamghari, A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2010): A two-phase heuristic method for constrained pushback design. 14thInt Conf Mining Innovation, 23-25/07, Santiago, Gecamin, p. 195-204.
• Meagher, C., Abdel Sabour, S.A. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2010): Pushback design of open pit mines under geological and market uncertainties. Orebody Modelling & Strategic Mine Planning, AusIMM Spectrum Series, vol. 17, p. 297-304.
• Mustapha, H. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2010): Simulation of geologically complex deposits: New high-order models & spatial cumulants. 14th Int Conf Mining Innovation 23-25/07, Santiago, Gecamin, p. 451-58.
• Xu, H., Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Manggala, P. (2010): Robust mine scheduling with parametric regret minimization. 14th Int Conf Mining Innovation, 23-25/07, Santiago, Gecamin, p. 205-212.
• Xu, H., Mannor, S. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2009): Parametric regret minimization for robust mine scheduling. Proceedings Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning, Perth, AusIMM, p. 305-308.
• Dimitrakopoulos, R. and Makie, S. (2008): Joint simulation of mine spoil uncertainty for rehabilitation decision making. Geostatistics for Environmental Applications, Springer, vol. 15, p. 345-355.
• Mustapha, H. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2008): Fracture System Modelling and Fractured Aquifer Simulation. JM Ortiz, X Emery eds, Geostats200, 8th Int Geostatistics Congress, GecaMin, vol. 1, p. 545-554.
• Osterholt, V. and Dimitrakopoulos, R. (2007): Simulation of wireframes and geometric features with multiple-point techniques: Application at Yandi iron ore deposit. Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning, AusIMM, Spectrum Series, 2nd Ed., vol. 14.

COSMO Laboratory’s Past Student Theses

• Zachary Levinson Ph.D. Thesis (2023), “Connecting Planning Horizons in Mining Complexes with Reinforcement Learning and Stochastic Programming: Integrating Additional Information, Preconcentration, Reclamation and Waste Management”
• Christian Both, Ph.D. Thesis (2022), “Simultaneous Short-term Decision-Making in Mining Complexes Integrating Geometallurgy Assisted by Production Data“
• Matheus Furtado e Faria, M.Eng. Thesis (2021), “A Stochastic Stope Design and an Integrated Stochastic Optimization of Stope Design and Long-Term Underground Mining Production Scheduling for Sublevel Open Stoping Mining Operations“
• Daniel Morales, M.Eng. Thesis (2021), “High-order simulation of geological domains of a gold deposit and its effects on the simultaneous stochastic optimization of a mining complex“
• Mélanie Anne LaRoche-Boisvert, M.Eng. Thesis (2020), “An application of simultaneous stochastic optimization in mining complexes and integrating mine-to-port transportation“
• Lingqing Yao, Ph.D. Thesis (2020), “Developing new high-order sequential simulation methods based on learning-oriented kernels“
• Ashish Kumar, Ph.D. Thesis (2020), “Artificial intelligence algorithms for real-time production planning with incoming new information in mining complexes“
• Zachary Levinson, M.Eng. Thesis (2019), “Simultaneous stochastic optimization: Integrating waste management and feasible capital investments“
• Zayneb Brika, Ph.D. Thesis (2019), “Optimisation de la planification stratégique d’une mine à ciel ouvert en tenant compte de l’incertitude géologique“
• Ziad Saliba, M.Eng. Thesis (2019), “A study of simultaneous stochastic optimization of open pit mining complexes“
• João Pedro de Carvalho, M.Eng. Thesis (2019), “High-order direct block support simulation and application at a gold mining complex“
• Fernanda Del Castillo, Ph.D. Thesis (2018), “Dynamic simultaneous optimization of mineral value chains under resource uncertainty“
• Rein Dirkx, M.Eng. Thesis (2016), “The optimization of mine planning aspects under uncertainty: a study on infill drilling and block cave scheduling”
• Sean T. Grogan, M.Sc. Thesis (2016), “An adaptive neighborhood search algorithm for optimizing stochastic mining complexes”
• Iain Farmer, M.Eng. Thesis (2016), “Stochastic Mining Supply Chain Optimization: A Study of Integrated Capacity Decisions and Pushback Design Under Uncertainty”
• Matthew Quigley, M.Eng. Thesis (2016), “The Stochastic Optimization of Long and Short-term Mine Production Schedules Incorporating Uncertainty in Geology and Equipment Performance”
• Maria Vallejo Garcia, M.Eng. Thesis (2016), “Stochastic Orebody Modelling and Stochastic Long-Term Production Scheduling for an Iron Ore Deposit, in Northern Quebec”
• Michael Spleit, M.Eng Thesis (2015), “Production Schedule Optimisation – MeetingTargets by Hedging against Geological Risk while Addressing Environmental and Equipment Concerns”
• James MacNeil, M.Eng. Thesis (2015), “Determining optimal open pit to underground mine transition depth using stochastic mine planning techniques”
• Ahmad Rashid, M.Eng. Thesis (2015), “Reconstructing spatial images from limited samples using supervised and semi-supervised learning algorithms”
• Sabrina Carpentier, M.Sc.Thesis (2015), “Planification Stratégique d’une Mine Souterraine en Tenant Compte de l’Incertitude Géologique”
• Renaud Senécal, M.Sc. Thesis (2015), “Applications of tabu search parallel metaheuristic for stochastic long-term production scheduling”
• Ryan Goodfellow, Ph.D. Thesis (2014), “Unified Modelling and Simultaneous Optimization of Open Pit Mining Complexes with Supply Uncertainty“
• Luis Montiel, Ph.D. Thesis (2014), “On Globally Optimizing a Mining Complex under Supply Uncertainty: Integrating Components from Deposits to Transportation Systems“
• Martha Villalba Matamoros, M.Eng. Thesis (2014), “Stochastic Short-term Production Scheduling Accounting for Fleet Allocation, Operational Considerations, Blending Restrictions and Future Multi-element Ore Control Data“
• Murilo Nogueira Teixeira, M.Eng. Thesis (2014), “Application of Multiple-Point Simulation of Mineral Deposits Based on Discrete Wavelet Transform”
• Mario De Freitas Silva, M.Eng. Thesis (2014), “Application of Efficient Frameworks for Joint Simulation of Multi-Element Mineral Deposits and Stochastic Optimization of Open Pit Mine Production Scheduling”
• Putra Manggala, M.Sc. Thesis (2012), “On Markov Random Field Models for Spatial Data: Towards a Practitioner’s Toolbox”
• Alexandre Marinho, M.Sc. Thesis (2012), “Surface Constrained Stochastic Life-of-Mine Production Scheduling”
• Wadood Yahya, M.Eng. Thesis (2011), “Image reconstruction from a limited number of samples: a matrix-completion-based approach”
• Conor Meagher, Ph.D. Thesis (2010), “On the Directed Cut Polyhedra and Open Pit Mining”
• Francisco Albor, MEng Thesis (2010), “Exploring stochastic optimization in open pit mine design”
• Xu Huan, Ph.D. Thesis (2009), “Robust decision making and its applications in machine learning”
• Lucia Robles Stefoni, M.Eng. Thesis (2009), “Critical Analysis of Multiple-Points Statistics Methods in the Stochastic Simulation of Geology at Fox Kimberlitic Diamond Pipe Located on the Ekati Property, North West Territories”
• Andre Leite, M.Eng. Thesis (2008), “Stochastic optimization approaches to open pit mine planning: Applications for and the value of stochastic approaches”
• Richard Peattie, M.Phil. Thesis (2007), “The use of simulated future grade control drilling to quantify uncertainty in recoverable ore reserves”
• Justin Scott, M.Phil. Thesis (2006), “Fractal and multifractal fault simulation: application using soft data and analogues at Wyong, New South Wales, Australia”
• Volker Osterholt, M.Phil. Thesis (2006), “Simulation of ore deposit geology and an application at the Yandicoogina iron ore deposit, Western Australia”