Mine plans are a dichotomy. On one hand they are much maligned as being unreliable and not worth following, those who are accountable for implementing them often live a life of frustration. But on the other hand, they are central to mining operations, with everything revolving around them and most mining companies placing a high importance on compliance to plan measures.

There are substantial benefits to mining companies if executives and management have a deeper understanding of the mine plans that they are endorsing, holding people accountable to execute, and using for key reporting and decision making.

Insignia Director, Mark Bowater is just the person to deliver that training. With his 30 years experience, desire to challenge paradigms, and love of a good robust conversation, he thrives on the opportunity to educate our executives in the faults and failings of the current mining industry approach to mine planning.

Mark covers topics such as:

• Why do we mine plan?
• How a mine plan is constructed
• What does a good mine plan look like?
• Mine planning crimes
• Variability and risk

What to expect from your mine planners