Program Overview
P1262 is a three-year Amira research project aimed at improving the forecasting of seismic hazards associated with underground mining through the application of advanced numerical and probabilistic modelling methods. The project addresses current limitations in predicting the location, magnitude, and consequences of mining-induced seismic events.
The research will develop spatial, probabilistic, and risk-based descriptions of seismic hazard, including the likelihood and potential size of large seismic events, their probable locations, the number of triggered events, and the resulting ground motions and displacements at critical mining locations. Key outputs will include detailed guideline and a tailored software plug-in that can be used by operational and consultant engineers to incorporate more accurate and accessible forecasts of seismicity into future mine designs. The resultant designs will be safer, more economical and importantly streamlining the training and knowledge transfer for new engineers.
Benefits
- Improved personnel safety through more accurate seismic hazard forecasting and risk quantification
- Ability to assess and select mine schedules that reduce seismic risk
- Better positioning of infrastructure to minimise exposure to seismic hazards
- Improved timing of development placement to manage seismic risk
- Case-by-case optimisation of standoff procedures and exclusion zones
- Ground support designs optimised to withstand probable seismic events
- Better scheduling estimates for machine use, ground support dependencies and task timing
- 18-month exclusive access to project-developed technology following project completion
Register Your Interest
The P1262 Block Modelling and Forecasting Mine Seismicity Hazard project is currently seeking expressions of interest from sponsors.
For further information or to discuss participation, please contact:
Redeemina Comfort Bonnah
