Mining Production Planning Checklist

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Demand & Forecast Review

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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

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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

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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

12:00 AM
12:30 AM
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Schedule Rationale and Assumptions

Equipment Availability & Allocation

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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

5 of 9

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

6 of 9

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

7 of 9

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

8 of 9

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

9 of 9

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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