Importance of Cut-Off Grade – Maximizing Mining Profits & Sustainability (8 pages)

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐭-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 & 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 & 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭?? Cut-off Grade is the key to balancing profitability, resource utilization, and sustainability in mining. From Coal India’s opencast mines to NMDC’s iron ore strategy, setting the right cut-off grade ensures long-term success. Adjusting cut-off grades can impact NPV by ±5-16%, depending on production scale and ore type. Smart cut-off strategies mean higher revenues, lower costs, and sustainable operations. Global giants like BHP, Rio Tinto, and Newmont are using AI-driven cut-off grade optimization. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning are revolutionizing mining; Real-time grade control, predictive analytics, and automation can boost mine efficiency by 25% and reduce dilution losses by 18%. In Indian Mining scenario, from Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) to JSW Steel, mining giants are using dynamic cut-off grade adjustments to stay competitive.