Mine planning is the heart of any successful mining operation — it transforms geological resources into valuable, mineable reserves, ensuring technical, economic, and operational feasibility. 📊 Here's a simplified look at the Mine Planning Cycle — from resource modeling to operations: 🔹 Geological Model: The foundation — understanding the ore body. 🔹 Optimization Inputs: Mining method, geotechnical data, costs, and constraints. 🔹 life of Mine (LoM) Considerations: Business goals, community impact, and operational limits. 🔹 Optimization & Its Results: Selecting the best pit shell for maximum value. 🔹 Mine Design: Creating the final pit, haul roads, and infrastructure layout. 🔹 Production Schedule: From LoM to weekly plans, aligned with NPV optimization. 🔹 Financial Modeling: Forecasting cost, revenue, and profitability. 🔹 Reconciliation: Comparing plan vs. actual — adjusting for real-world conditions. 🔹 Operational Plan: Turning plans into safe and efficient daily mining activities. 💡 This cycle is not linear — it’s dynamic and requires constant adjustment based on field feedback, economics, and safety. As a mining engineer, mastering this cycle means improving both productivity and sustainability.