Overview
Background
Dr Micah Nehrings’ research interests are in: Mine Planning, Production Scheduling Optimisation, Optimal Ultimate Pit Limit (UPL) determination, planning for In-Pit-Crusher-Conveyor (IPCC) systems.
Micah is a Lecturer within the Division of Mining Engineering of the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering. He leads the High Performance Surface Mining Research Group which is heavily focused on delivering high quality research outcomes in the planning and installation of In-Pit-Crusher-Conveyor (IPCC) systems.
Micah joined the School in 2011, after completing his PhD at The University of Queensland. Micah has since undertaken an early career academic program which has resulted in collaborations with European universities in Sweden, Germany and Kazakhstan. Micah has also developed an industry network that works with him in the implementation of some of his groups research outcomes.
Micah research outputs have been published in numerous high ranking journals including Minerals Engineering, Journal of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Mining Technology and the International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment.
Availability
- Dr Micah Nehring is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Research Interests
Mine Planning Production Scheduling Optimisation Mathematical Programming In-Pit-Crusher-Conveyor (IPCC) Systems
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Optimization of a coal mine roof characterization model using machine learning
Melville, Michael, Mondal, Sanjib, Nehring, Micah and Chen, Zhongwei (2024). Optimization of a coal mine roof characterization model using machine learning. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 181 105835, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2024.105835
2024
Journal Article
The effect of stope size and cut-off grade on the design and scheduling of an underground mining operation in the presence of a pre-concentration system
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet, Knights, Peter and Mousavi, Amin (2024). The effect of stope size and cut-off grade on the design and scheduling of an underground mining operation in the presence of a pre-concentration system. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2024.2387989
2024
Journal Article
A Systems Engineering Approach to Incorporate ESG Risks and Opportunities in Early-Stage Mine Design and Planning
Nehring, Micah and Knights, Peter (2024). A Systems Engineering Approach to Incorporate ESG Risks and Opportunities in Early-Stage Mine Design and Planning. Mining, 4 (3), 546-566. doi: 10.3390/mining4030031
2024
Journal Article
Energy Consumption and Battery Size of Battery Trolley Electric Trucks in Surface Mines
Bao, Haiming, Knights, Peter, Kizil, Mehmet and Nehring, Micah (2024). Energy Consumption and Battery Size of Battery Trolley Electric Trucks in Surface Mines. Energies, 17 (6) 1494, 1-23. doi: 10.3390/en17061494
2024
Journal Article
Productivity estimation of battery trolley mining truck fleets
Bao, Haiming, Knights, Peter, Kizil, Mehmet and Nehring, Micah (2024). Productivity estimation of battery trolley mining truck fleets. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 38 (2), 144-166. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2023.2278013
2023
Journal Article
A new mathematical programming formulation for production scheduling optimisation of sublevel stoping operations in the presence of pre-concentration systems
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet, Knights, Peter and Mousavi, Amin (2023). A new mathematical programming formulation for production scheduling optimisation of sublevel stoping operations in the presence of pre-concentration systems. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 40 (6), 2255-2267. doi: 10.1007/s42461-023-00843-w
2023
Journal Article
Environmental, social, and governance considerations in production scheduling optimisation for sublevel stoping mining operations: a review of relevant works and future directions
Ullah, G. M. Wali, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet and Knights, Peter (2023). Environmental, social, and governance considerations in production scheduling optimisation for sublevel stoping mining operations: a review of relevant works and future directions. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 40 (6), 2167-2182. doi: 10.1007/s42461-023-00869-0
2023
Book
Mine planning for resource sustainability: a solution to complex problems
Chanda, Emmanuel K. and Nehring, Micah (2023). Mine planning for resource sustainability: a solution to complex problems. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
2023
Conference Publication
A review of low emissions mining systems options for large surface mines
Bao, Haiming, Knights, Peter, Kizil, Mehmet and Nehring, Micah (2023). A review of low emissions mining systems options for large surface mines. 26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26 - 29 June 2023. South Brisbane, QLD, Australia: ICMS Australasia.
2023
Conference Publication
Road map for incorporating ESG risks and opportunities into the mine planning and design process
Leiva, Orlando, Nehring, Micah, Knights, Peter, Dzakpata, Isaac and Perkins, Bridget (2023). Road map for incorporating ESG risks and opportunities into the mine planning and design process. 26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-29 June 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Application of soft computing, statistical and multi-criteria decision-making methods to develop a predictive equation for prediction of flyrock distance in open-pit mining
Babaeian, Mohammad, Sereshki, Farhang, Ataei, Mohammad, Nehring, Micah and Mohammadi, Sadjad (2023). Application of soft computing, statistical and multi-criteria decision-making methods to develop a predictive equation for prediction of flyrock distance in open-pit mining. Mining, 3 (2), 304-333. doi: 10.3390/mining3020019
2023
Journal Article
Electrification alternatives for open pit mine haulage
Bao, Haiming, Knights, Peter, Kizil, Mehmet and Nehring, Micah (2023). Electrification alternatives for open pit mine haulage. Mining, 3 (1), 1-25. doi: 10.3390/mining3010001
2022
Journal Article
The effect of carbon tax and optimal slope profiles on profitability and emissions of open pit mines
Agosti, Andrea, Utili, Stefano, Tasker, James, Zhang, Chao, Knights, Peter, Nehring, Micah and Zia, Soab (2022). The effect of carbon tax and optimal slope profiles on profitability and emissions of open pit mines. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 132 (1), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/25726668.2022.2122336
2022
Journal Article
Dewatering optimization of coal seam gas production wells: a review and future perspectives
Zhu, Yiran, Shi, Zhang, Zuo, Shengjie, Qu, Qingdong, Yan, Xinlu, Kuznetsov, Dan, Nehring, Micah and Chen, Zhongwei (2022). Dewatering optimization of coal seam gas production wells: a review and future perspectives. Energy and Fuels, 36 (17), 9785-9820. doi: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c01575
2022
Journal Article
Confirming the Lassonde Curve through life cycle analysis and its effect on share price: A case study of three ASX listed gold companies
Rijsdijk, Timothy, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet and Roosta, Fred (2022). Confirming the Lassonde Curve through life cycle analysis and its effect on share price: A case study of three ASX listed gold companies. Resources Policy, 77 102704, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2022.102704
2022
Journal Article
The effect of carbon pricing on cut-off grade and optimal pit limits in a high grade copper-cobalt deposit
Rijsdijk, Timothy and Nehring, Micah (2022). The effect of carbon pricing on cut-off grade and optimal pit limits in a high grade copper-cobalt deposit. Journal of Cleaner Production, 356 131766, 131766. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131766
2022
Journal Article
Long- and short-term strategies for estimation of hydraulic fracturing cost using fuzzy logic
Im, Hyunjun, Jang, Hyongdoo, Topal, Erkan and Nehring, Micah (2022). Long- and short-term strategies for estimation of hydraulic fracturing cost using fuzzy logic. Minerals, 12 (6) 715, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/min12060715
2022
Conference Publication
A novel methodology to implement carbon tax and optimal slope profiles into strategic open-pit optimization
Agostia, A., Utilia, S., Taskera, J., Zhanga, C., Knights, P., Nehring, M. and Ziad, S. (2022). A novel methodology to implement carbon tax and optimal slope profiles into strategic open-pit optimization. CIM Convention 2022, Vancouver, Canada, 1-4 May 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Simulating the productivity improvements of incorporating a surge loader into the open pit loading and haulage system
Aguayo, Ignacio Andrés Osses, Nehring, Micah and Ullah, G. M. Wali (2022). Simulating the productivity improvements of incorporating a surge loader into the open pit loading and haulage system. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 36 (6), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2022.2047528
2021
Conference Publication
Application of use case modelling to achieve safe, efficient mining equipment automation
Tong, W. X., Knights, P., Phillips, T., Kizil, M. and Nehring, M. (2021). Application of use case modelling to achieve safe, efficient mining equipment automation. Fifth International Future Mining Conference 2021, Perth, WA, Australia, 6 - 8 December 2020. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Characterisation, prediction, and mitigation strategies for Inrush at Cadia East Underground Block Cave Mine
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
A New Mathematical Optimisation Model for Fully Mobile In-pit Crushing and Conveying (FMIPCC) Systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Forbes, Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Peter Knights
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Doctor Philosophy
Integration of Pre-concentration Systems into Mining Operations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Italo Onederra, Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil
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Doctor Philosophy
A Novel Hydro-Economic Modelling for Sustainable Mine Water Management
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights, Dr Claire Cote
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Doctor Philosophy
Forecasting the Market Capitalisation of ASX Listed Junior Resource Companies through an Artificial Neural Network
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Fred Roosta
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Doctor Philosophy
Production Scheduling Optimisation in Underground Mining Operations Using a Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithm
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Peter Knights
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Doctor Philosophy
A study of finance structure and financial performance of gold mining projects
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights
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Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of the effect of information flow and the application of theory of constraints to the mining value chain.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Peter Knights
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Master Philosophy
Understanding the mechanism of instability in underground longwall mines using microseismic monitoring
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of a smart spreader system
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tyson Phillips, Professor Ross McAree, Professor Peter Knights
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Doctor Philosophy
Intelligent Systems for Evaluating the Energy Efficiency of IPCC Systems in Open Pit Mines
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Peter Knights
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Production Scheduling Optimisation in Sublevel Stoping Mines Using Mathematical Programming in the Presence of Pre-Concentration Systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Peter Knights
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Ultimate Pit Limit Determination for Fully Mobile In-Pit Crushing and Conveying Systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Peter Knights
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a Strategic Mine Planning Method for Optimising a Grade Engineered Operation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights
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2014
Master Philosophy
The Mining Rate in Open Pit Mine Planning
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights
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2021
Master Philosophy
Analysis of bench excavation strategies and use case scenarios for shovel/hopper interaction in autonomous fully mobile in-pit crushing conveying systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Dr Tyson Phillips, Professor Peter Knights
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Time Utilisation Modelling of Fully Mobile In-Pit Crushing and Conveying Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati, Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Peter Knights
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Technical and Economic Potential of Energy Recovery and Re-use on board Surface Mining Haul Trucks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights
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