3 papers
cs.CE2026
Effective information gathering for ore estimation, evaluation and perspectives on adaptive sampling
Raymond Leung, Arman Melkumyan
A computational/analytics framework for assessing the value of drill-hole information in ore grade estimation is described using Gaussian Process and statistics. A distinguishing f…
stat.ME2025
IntegralGP: Volumetric estimation of subterranean geochemical properties in mineral deposits by fusing assay data with different spatial supports
Anna Chlingaryan, Arman Melkumyan, Raymond Leung
This article presents an Integral Gaussian Process (IntegralGP) framework for volumetric estimation of subterranean properties in mineral deposits. It provides a unified representa…
cs.CY2024
Automation and AI Technology in Surface Mining With a Brief Introduction to Open-Pit Operations in the Pilbara
Raymond Leung, Andrew J Hill, Arman Melkumyan
This survey article provides a synopsis on some of the engineering problems, technological innovations, robotic development and automation efforts encountered in the mining industr…