● Mine Planning
and Design Optimization.
● Simulation Optimization of Mining Systems. MOL research
focuses on using operations research and advanced analytical methods such as
mathematical modeling, optimization, discrete event/continuous simulation,
and intelligent agents to arrive optimal or near-optimal solutions to
complex, large-scale mine planning/operations decision-making problems.
Short Courses In-Person and Online - Professional Development 2026
Online - Mine Planning and Design Series
● April 27-May 1, 2026 - MINP 401 - Drillholes to Block Model using Surpac - 5 days.
● April 13-17, 2026 - MINP 101 - Strategic Mine Planning and Optimization - 5 days.
● April 20-22, 2026 - MINP 102 - Robust Strategic Mine Planning - Advanced - 3 days
● May 25-29, 2026 - MINP 201 -Open Pit Mine and Waste Dump Design – Surpac - 5 days.
● June 8-12, 2026 - MINP 301 -Surface Mine Production Scheduling – MineSched - 5 days.
● June 16-18, 2026 - MINP 302 - Advanced MineSched and Isight - 3 days.
●July 20-23, 2026 - MINP 103 - Global Optimization - Deswik.GO - 4 days .
● July 6-7, 2026 - MINP 203 - Deswik.CAD Essentials - 2 days
● July 8-10, 2026 - MINP 204 - Open Pit Design Deswik.CAD - 3 days
● Nov. 23-27, 2026 - MINP 501 - Simulation of Mining Systems Arena - 5 days.
More information contact Dr. Hooman Askari: hooman@ualberta.ca/a>