Simulation of MCDM Process—Stope and Fan Pattern Selection in an Underground Mine with Uncertainty

Katarina Urošević (), Zoran Gligorić, Ivan Janković, Branko Gluščević and Čedomir Beljić
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Katarina Urošević: Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Zoran Gligorić: Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Ivan Janković: Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Branko Gluščević: Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Čedomir Beljić: Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Mathematics, 2025, vol. 13, issue 5, 1-28

Abstract: Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) refers to methods and processes used to evaluate and prioritize options when multiple criteria are involved. Extensive research conducted in the past has shown that uncertainty is a pervasive challenge in the decision-making process, particularly in complex and dynamic environments, such as mining. When making decisions under uncertainty, especially in stope and fan pattern selection for underground mining, it is crucial to consider various aspects, including economic and production factors. This paper presents an application of simulation combined with the ranking alternatives by perimeter similarity (RAPS) method for optimal stope and fan pattern selection in an underground mine. The results obtained were compared with existing MCDM methodology technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) and showed a very high correlation, which indicates the applicability of new methodology for decision making in mining industry problems.

Keywords: decision making; simulation; mining industry; underground mine; stope selection; uncertainty; drilling and blasting (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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