Mining Production Planning Checklist
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Demand & Forecast Review
Verify alignment of production plans with market demand and sales forecasts.
Forecasted Sales Volume (tonnes)
Actual Sales Volume (tonnes)
Forecast Accuracy (%)
Sales Forecast Source
Forecast Review Date
Notes on Forecast Deviations
Resource Assessment Validation
Confirm accuracy of resource estimates and mineable reserves.
Estimated Ore Reserve (Tonnes)
Average Grade (%),
Cut-off Grade (%),
Resource Classification (JORC/NI 43-101)
Date of Last Resource Estimate
Summary of Geological Assumptions
Resource Estimate Report
Schedule Development & Optimization
Assess the feasibility and efficiency of the production schedule, considering equipment, labor, and geological factors.
Schedule Start Date
Schedule End Date
Target Production Rate (tonnes/hour)
Estimated Total Production (tonnes)
Mining Method
Block Size (meters)
Shift Start Time
Schedule Rationale and Assumptions
Equipment Availability & Allocation
Review equipment readiness, maintenance schedules, and allocation to ensure production targets can be met.
Equipment ID
Equipment Type
Last Maintenance Date
Hours/Cycles Since Last Maintenance
Current Status
Maintenance Notes (if applicable)
Allocated to Task/Area
Labor Requirements & Planning
Validate staffing levels, skill sets, and training needs to support the production plan.
Total Labor Required (Shift 1)
Total Labor Required (Shift 2)
Total Labor Required (Shift 3)
Skill Set Distribution (e.g., Experienced Miners, Trainees)
Training Completion Date (Next Batch)
Required Certifications (Select all that apply)
Notes on Potential Labor Shortages/Challenges
Budget & Cost Analysis
Assess the financial implications of the production plan and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
Projected Material Costs
Labor Cost Estimates
Equipment Maintenance Budget
Transportation Costs
Overhead Allocation
Contingency Reserve (%)
Cost Estimation Method
Budget Assumptions & Rationale
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Identify potential risks to production and review mitigation strategies.
Describe Potential Risk
Risk Severity (1-10)
Risk Probability (1-10)
Risk Category (e.g., Safety, Environmental, Financial)
Proposed Mitigation Actions
Mitigation Action Completion Date
Risk Owner (Responsible Person)
Comments / Additional Notes
Stakeholder Communication & Approval
Confirm communication and approval processes are followed and relevant stakeholders are informed.
Summary of Production Plan Changes
Key Stakeholders Notified
Date of Stakeholder Notification
Approval Signature - Operations Manager
Approval Status
Comments/Notes from Stakeholders (if applicable)
Performance Metrics & Reporting
Define and review key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor production performance.
Actual Ore Mined (Tonnes)
Planned Ore Mined (Tonnes)
Recovery Rate (%)
Grade of Ore (g/t)
Production Status
Reporting Date
Comments and Observations
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