Two methods of local search in open-pit mining planning

This paper aims to investigate ways of planning open pit mining using local search (genetic algorithms are not disscussed in the paper). Open pit mining is a complex and multifaceted problem that requires efficient planning to optimize mineral extraction. The Local search methods are a powerful optimization tool to search for local optima in the space of lage size. This paper reviews two of the most commonly used local search approaches for open pit mining planning.