Figure 1 shows a short-term execution plan: a task-level schedule by block with a matching Gantt chart for activities like block prep, drilling, blasting, and loading/hauling across specific dates and per cent complete. This is the actionable weekly plan that converts quarterly intentions into sequenced tasks, revealing whether upstream quarterly sequencing is feasible once real equipment hours, benches, and inter block dependencies are honoured. Figure 1: Block Sequencing Why sequencing matters now • The order of drilling–blasting–hauling across blocks determines whether access to the next ore block opens on time, directly affecting short-term cash flow and NPV contributions of the quarter. If drilling slips on the lead block, blasting and ore exposure slip, starving the plant and eroding NPV. • Short-term plans must respect pit precedence, geotechnical widths, and fleet capacity; the table’s “days complete/remaining” and “per cent complete” columns are the control points to keep exposed ore ahead of the shovel, preventing production delays. Sustainable ore access in weekly plans • Use the execution plan to enforce a minimum “exposed ore” buffer: ensure each ore block’s loading window begins only after preceding waste and prep tasks clear access, and maintain a rolling stock/exposure KPI for the next 1–2 weeks. This operationally enforces the “minimum exposed ore" concept. • Sequence pushbacks so that waste removal tasks in the Gantt precede high-grade ore starts by several days, keeping pit geometry regular and avoiding re handles; this short-term discipline is what sustains long-term access. Leveraging market conditions • When prices are high, front-load high-grade blocks in the near-term chart by accelerating drilling and blasting earlier and allocating more shovel hours, while shifting some low-grade or waste to night shifts or subsequent weeks; when prices weaken, delay lower-margin ore or feed from stockpiles. This dynamic cutoff and rate adjustment enhance quarter NPV. • Scenario test the next four weeks against price bands: re-sequence blocks and update the Gantt to schedule capital-intensive moves (e.g., additional shovel or contractor drill) only in favourable windows. Adaptive plans can outperform static ones significantly. How the figure should be used • Validate quarterly plan: if the Gantt shows overlapping haul or drill windows causing resource conflicts, it is an early signal that the quarterly sequencing was unrealistic; fix at the execution plan first because this is where actions occur. • Maintain leading indicators: track “per cent complete” on critical path blocks and a daily “days of exposed ore ahead” metric; if exposure drops below target, reassign drills or add a blast to protect mill feed continuity. Where to invest effort • Prioritise execution scheduling quality: tighten activity durations, resource calendars, and inter-block links so the plan is feasible and resilient; poor execution plans translate directly to downtime and lost margin. • Build a rolling 4–6 week look ahead tied to quarterly milestones: the weekly Gantt is updated daily, but always anchored to opening the next pushback’s ore blocks on time to preserve sustainable access and market timing benefits