Research

Anani A, Adewuyi S, Gamez Gonzales C, (2025) Sustainable Copper Supply Chains: Evaluating ESG Risks through the Lens of Regulatory Compliance and Risk Assessment Strategies. The Extractive Industries and Society, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2025.101662.

Kurniati, E. O., Musarandega, K., Adewuyi, S. O., Anani, A., & Kim, H. J. (2025). A Comparative Exploration of Machine Learning Techniques for Compressive Strength Prediction in Copper Mine Tailing Concretes. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 1-24,  https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-025-01250-z. 

Akbulut, N. K., Anani, A., & Adewuyi, S. O. (2025). Review of Virtual Reality Integration for Safer & Efficient Mining Operations. IEEE Access, https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3541724.

Lopez, P., Risso, N., Anani, A., & Momayez, M. (2024). Geohazard Identification in Underground Mines: A Mobile App. Sensors, 24(24), 8052. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24248052 

Aghdamigargari M, Avane S, Anani A, Adewuyi SO. Sustainability in Long-Term Surface Mine Planning: A Systematic Review of Operations Research Applications. Sustainability. 2024; 16(22):9769. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16229769 

Adewuyi SO, Ahmed HAM, Anani A, Saeed A, Ahmed HM, Alwafi R, Luxbacher K. Enhancing Iron Ore Grindability through Hybrid Thermal-Mechanical Pretreatment. Minerals. 2024; 14(10):1027. https://doi.org/10.3390/min14101027 

Anani, A., Flores, I. O., Li, H., & Jalilzadeh, A. (2024). Heuristic and Exact Approaches to Optimize the Production Scheduling of Mines Transitioning from the Open-Pit to Block Caving. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-024-01085-0. 

Flores I. O., Anani A, Li H, & Jalilzadeh A, (2024). Optimizing Transition: Investigating the Influence of Operational Parameters on Production Scheduling Optimization for Mines Transitioning from Open Pit to Block Caving Methods, Optimization and Engineering,  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11081-024-09927-y. 

Adewuyi S, Anani A, Luxbacher K, (2024) Advancing sustainable and circular mining through solid-liquid recovery of mine tailings, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Volume 189, Pages 31-46, ISSN 0957-5820, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.06.086.

Akbulut, N.K.B., Anani, A., Brown, L.D. et al. Building a 3D Digital Twin for Geotechnical Monitoring at San Xavier Mine. Rock Mech Rock Eng (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04044-9. 

Rojas, C., Anani, A., Cordova, E. et al. (2024) Analysis of Raise Boring with Grouting as an Optimal Method for Ore Pass Construction in Incompetent Rock Mass—A Case Study. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-024-01023-0.

Anani, A., Adewuyi, S. O., Risso, N., & Nyaaba, W. (2024). Advancements in machine learning techniques for coal and gas outburst prediction in underground mines. International Journal of Coal Geology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2024.104471.

Velasquez N, Anani A, Munoz-Gama J, Pascual R. (2023). Towards the Application of Process Mining in the Mining Industry—An LHD Maintenance Process Optimization Case Study. Sustainability; 15(10):7974. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15107974. 

Soto, I., Anani, A., & Cordova, E. (2022). A discrete event simulation approach for mine development planning at Codelco's New Mine Level. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 122(10), 549-560. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/2045/2022.

Anani, A., Nyaaba, W., & Cordova, E. (2022). An Integrated Approach to Panel Width, Fleet Size, and Change-Out Time Optimization in Room and Pillar Mines. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/1509/2022.

Ayawah, P. E., Sebbeh-Newton, S., Azure, J. W., Kaba, A. G., Anani, A., Bansah, S., & Zabidi, H. (2022). A review and case study of Artificial intelligence and Machine learning methods used for ground condition prediction ahead of tunnel boring Machines. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 125, 104497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2022.104497.

Córdova, E., Gottreux, I., Anani, A., Ferrada, A., and Contreras, J.S. (2021). Blasting and preconditioning modelling in underground cave mines under high-stress conditions. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, vol. 121, no. 2, pp. 71–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/1274/2021.

Nikbin, V., Ataee-pour, M., & Anani, A. (2020). Optimization of level intervals in steeply-dipping vein deposits: A two-step approach. Resources Policy, 69, 101847. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2020.101847. 

Nyaaba, W., Frimpong, S., & Anani, A. (2019). Fatigue damage investigation of ultra-large tire components. International Journal of Fatigue, 119, 247-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2018.07.009.

Anani, A., Nyaaba, W., Hekmat, A., & Córdova, E. A. (2018). Optimizing cut-out distance for maximum coal productivity. Simulation, 95(6), 545-559.  https://doi.org/10.1177/0037549718811588.

Nakousi, C., Pascual, R., Anani, A., Kristjanpoller, F., & Lillo, P. (2018). An asset management-oriented methodology for mine haul-fleet usage scheduling. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 180:336-344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2018.07.034. 

Anani, A., Awuah-Offei, K. and Hirschi, J., (2017). Application of discrete event simulation in optimizing coal room and pillar panel width: A case study, Mining Technology, 126 (1), 1-9.  https://doi.org/10.1080/14749009.2016.1195035.

Anani, A., & Awuah-Offei, K. (2017). Incorporating changing duty cycles in CM-shuttle car matching using discrete event simulation: a case study. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 8(2), 96-112.  https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMME.2017.084202.

Que, S., Anani, A. and Awuah-Offei, K. (2016). Effect of Input Correlation on Discrete Event Simulation of Truck-Loader Production Operations. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 30(5), 405-421. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2015.1099188.

Anani, A and Bansah, K (2023). Clean Energy Transition in Africa's Mining Sector: A Rapid Reflection. Yearbook of Sustainable Smart Mining and Energy 2022. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-41873-0_8 

Awuah-Offei, K., Anani, A., Hirschi, J. C., & Ewusie, E. (2019). Optimization of coal recovery and production rate as a function of panel dimensions. In Advances in Productive, Safe, and Responsible Coal Mining (pp. 63-81). Woodhead Publishing.  https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-101288-8.00013-4. 

Anani, A., Nyaaba, W., & Hekmat, A. (2019). Optimization of Coal Production Rate as a Function of Cut-Out Distance. In Proceedings of the 27th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection-MPES 2018 (pp. 175-186). Springer, Cham. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-99220-4. 

Akbulut N, Anani A, and Adewuyi S (2024) Visualizing Rock Mass Displacement and Strain Data for Interpretation of TARP Levels as a Safety Measure: A Case Study at the San Xavier (SX), Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, CO, February 23 – 26, 2025 (accepted).

Chimbwanda T, Risso N, and Anani A (2024) Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Precision-Based Coal Quality Monitoring, Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, CO, February 23 – 26, 2025 (accepted).

Quansah E, Anani A, and Adewuyi S (2024) Developing Real-Time Priority Indices for Critical Minerals: Emphasis on Defense, Technology, and Energy Sectors Supply Chain Disruptions. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, CO, FEBRUARY 23 – 26, 2025 (accepted)

Aghdamigargari M, Avane S, Anani A, and Adewuyi S, (2024) Sustainability in Long-term Surface Mine Planning: A Systematic Review of Operations Research Applications, Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, CO, FEBRUARY 23 – 26, 2025 (accepted)

Yepez C, Anani A, and Adewuyi S, (2024) Application of Machine Learning Algorithms for Geometallurgical Modeling Using Synthetic Data. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, CO, FEBRUARY 23 – 26, 2025 (accepted)

Saffold-Harris S, Anani A, Abramson C, Potter J, and Luxbacher K (2024) Blind Spot or Not: Mining Gets Better When We Are Better. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, CO, FEBRUARY 23 – 26, 2025 (accepted)

Adewuyi S, Anani A, Akinyemi L, and Luxbacher K (2024) Minimizing Power Loss in Microwave Pretreatment for Ore Comminution, Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, CO, FEBRUARY 23 – 26, 2025 (accepted)

Avane S, Dayal R, Wharton T, Anani A, Adewuyi S, (2024) Implementing Ventilation on Demand (VOD) at Turquoise Ridge - A Case Study, Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, CO, FEBRUARY 23 – 26, 2025 (accepted)

Avane S, Wilson J, Niminye A, Anani A, and Adewuyi S, (2024) Blast Optimization using Air Decking with Gasbags – An Open Pit Gold Mine Case Study, 51st Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, Cherokee, NC, 21-26 January 2025 (accepted).

A. Hekmat, A. Anani, J. Medina and M. Shademan (2024) Bench height effects on economical parameters at open pit mine, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference and Exhibition on Mass Mining, Kiruna, Sweden, 17-19 September 2024.

Akbulut N, Anani A, Brown Requist K, and Werner J (2024) Automated Monitoring and Visual Analysis Framework for Geotechnical Risk Management in Underground Mines, Minería Digital 2024, Santiago, July 3 - 5, 2024. 

Chauhan K, Anani A, and Adewuyi S. (2024) From Mines to Minds: Exploring Immersive Learning’s Influence in Mining Engineering Education, 2024 Society of Mining Professors Conference, Sydney, Australia, 2 – 4 September 2024 (accepted).

Gamez Gonzales C, Anani A, and Adewuyi S. (2024) Determining ESG Impacts on the Copper Supply Chain Using Risk, 11th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry – SDIMI, Torino, Italy, 9 – 11 July 2024 (accepted)

Yepez C, Anani A, and Adewuyi S, A Holistic Review of Geometallurgical Modelling Techniques: Current Practices and Emerging Trends, Procemin-Geomet 2024, Sheraton Santiago, Hotel, Chile, August 7 - 9, 2024 

Quansah E, Anani A, and Adewuyi S (2024) Leveraging Ground-Based Pit Wall Monitoring Systems in Optimizing Overall Slope Angle. 58th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium. Golden, Colorado, USA, 23-26 June 2024

Tenorio V, Anani A, Heath G, Risso N, Riley D, Akbulut N, and Werner J (2024) Outlining a Roadmap for the Deployment of a Digital Twin System for the San Xavier Mine Laboratory, Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Pheonix, Arizona, 25 – 28 February 2024.

Chimbwanda T, Risso N, and Anani A. (2024) Unleashing Zimbabwe's Mining potential: A Young Engineer's Perspective. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Pheonix, Arizona, 25 February – 28 February 2024.

Adewuyi S, Anani A, and Luxbacher K. (2024) Solid-liquid recovery of mine tailings for sustainable and circular mining. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Pheonix, Arizona, 25 February – 28 February 2024.

Adewuyi S, and Anani A (2024) Sustainable Sorting Systems for Complex Ores. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Pheonix, Arizona, 25 February – 28 February 2024.

Adewuyi S, Ahmed H, and Anani A (2024) Hybrid Thermal Mechanical Pretreatment for Improved Ore Grindability. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Pheonix, Arizona, 25 February – 28 February 202

Adebanjo T, Anani A, and Adewuyi S.  (2024) Integrating Boston Dynamics Robots into Surface Mining Operations: Advancing Efficiency and Safety in Resource Extraction. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Pheonix, Arizona, 25 February – 28 Februa

Adebanjo T, Anani A, and Adewuyi S. (2024) Leveraging Measurement While Drilling Data for Enhanced Mine Planning: A Data-Driven Approach. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Pheonix, Arizona, 25 February – 28 February 2024.

Gamez Gonzales C and Anani A. (2024) Impacts of ESG on The Copper Supply Chain – The New Critical Mineral. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Pheonix, Arizona, 25 February – 28 February 2024.

Olmos C., López P., Risso N., Anani A. (2023). Improving Safety in Underground Mines Using Machine Learning and Computer Vision. Digital Mining Congress, August 9 - 11, 2023. Hotel Sheraton, Santiago, Chile

Medina W, Angulo G, Anani A. (2023). An ad hoc solution to the transition mine problem. 41st Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry Symposium, June 25-28, 2023, Rapid City, SD.

Olmos de Aguilera C, Risso N, Anani A (2023). Camera-Aided Technology for Underground Mine Safety (CAT-UMS). 41st Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry Symposium, June 25-28, 2023, Rapid City, SD.

Wellman E, Anani A, Kemeny J (2023). A stochastic analysis of the impact of mine hang-ups and layout types on productivity. (2023). 8th Conferencia Internacional de Geología y Planificación Minera. 12~14 Julio 2023, Hotel Sheraton, Santiago, Chile.

Akbulut N, Anani A, Brown L, Wellman E. (2023). Innovative Approach for Monitoring Underground Excavations at San Xavier Underground Mine Laboratory. 57TH US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium. Atlanta, Georgia, 25-28 June 2023.

Anani A, Potter J, and Antonio C. (2023). Impact of occupational gender segregation on female workers' well-being and retention in the mining industry. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, 26 February – 1 March 2023.

Akbulut N and Anani A (2023). Application of virtual reality in the mining industry –where are we now? Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, 26 February – 1 March 2023. 

Risso N and Anani A (2023) Machine learning applications in the mining industry – are we doing it right? Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, 26 February – 1 March 2023.

Anani A, Risso N, and P. Lopez, (2023) A portable deep learning-based solution for roof fall hazard detection. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, 26 February – 1 March 2023.

Medina W, Angulo G, Anani A (2023). An ad hoc solution to the transition mine problem. Application Of Computers and Operations Research in The Mineral Industry. Rapid City, South Dakota, 25 June 2023 – 28 June 2023. 

Olmos de Aguilera C, Risso N, Anani A (2023) Camera-Aided Technology for Underground Mine Safety (CAT-UMS). Application Of Computers and Operations Research in The Mineral Industry. Rapid City, South Dakota, 25 June– 28 June 2023.

P. Lopez, N. Risso, A. Anani (2023). Underground Hazard identification using Machine Learning models. CIM 2023 Convention

N. Risso, C. Olmos de Aguilera, P. López, A. Anani and M. Andreu (2023), Improving safety in underground mines using machine learning and Computer Vision, 10th International Congress of Automation, Robotics and Digitalization in Mining - Minería Digital 2023, Santiago, Chile, August 2023

Wellman E, Anani A, and Kemeny J (2023). A stochastic analysis of the impact of mine hang-ups and layout types on productivity. GEOMIN-MINEPLANNING 2023, July 12 – 14, Santiago, Chile.

Anani, A, Li, H, & Flores I. (2022). Optimizing the Production Schedule for Transition Mines 32nd SOMP annual meeting and conference, Windhoek, Namibia, 8–14 September 2022. 

Anani, A, Li, H, & Flores I. (2021) Conditions under which an integrated approach to the transition mine problem outperforms a disintegrated approach. Proceedings of the 40th International Symposium on the Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM 2021), Johannesburg, South Africa, 29 August 2021- 2 September 2021. 

Velásquez, N, Anani, A. (2021) Aplicación de minería de procesos y optimización del proceso de mantención de equipos LHD, 18O Congreso Internacional de Mantenimiento Minero, September 29 - October 1, 2021. Virtual Event. 

Anani, A., Nyaaba, W., & Córdova, E. A., A simulation-based optimization approach for support systems of Room and pillar coal mines. Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Pheonix, Arizona, February 23 -27, 2020. 

Anani, A., Klapp, M., Nyaaba, W., (2019). "Optimizing CM cut-sequence as the Chinese postman problem" Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado.

Hekmat, A., Anani, A., Tapia, F., & Navia, I. (2018, November). Mud inflow risk assessment in block caving operation based on AHP comprehensive method. In Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production (pp. 51-66). Springer, Cham.

Anani, A., Nyaaba, W., and Hekmat, A., (2018) Optimization of coal production rate as a function of cut-out distance. 27th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection, Santiago, Chile, 20–22 November 2018. ISBN 978-3-319-99219-8

Anani, A (2018)., CM cut-sequence optimization in room and pillar coal mines, Desafíos en Planificación Minera workshop, Santa Cruz, November 16-19, 2018.

Awuah-Offei, K and Anani, A., (2017). Optimizing Room & Pillar Recovery and Production Rates as a Function of Panel Dimensions, Proceedings of the 38th International Symposium on the Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM 2017), Golden, Colorado (August 8 -11), Preprint 10-17. 

Awuah-Offei, K and Anani, A., (2017). Optimizing Room & Pillar Recovery and Production Rates as a Function of Panel Dimensions, Proceedings of the 38th International Symposium on the Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM 2017), Golden, Colorado (August 8 -11), Preprint 10-17. 

Anani, A., and Awuah-Offei, K. (2015), "Modeling Mining Risk in Room and Pillar Mine Sequencing Using Mixed Integer Linear Programming" Proceedings of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado (February 15-18).

Anani, A., Awuah-Offei, K., and Brown, O. F. (2014), "Cost Saving Approach using Solution Algorithms", SME Annual Meeting Preprint, Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Salt Lake, UT (February 23-26), Preprint 14-044.

Anani, A., and Awuah-Offei, K. (2013), "Incorporating Cycle Time Dependency in Truck-Shovel Modeling", SME Annual Meeting Preprint, Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Denver, CO (February 24-27), Preprint 13-070