Advancing Mine-to-Mill Knowledge
CONTINUUMOPS ACADEMY / ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE
Evidence-based professional learning at the intersection of mining engineering, operational performance, digital technologies, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence.
RESEARCH-INFORMED LEARNING
APPLIED SCIENCE
MINING ENGINEERING
INDUSTRY DIALOGUE
Where mining practice meets applied science
ContinuumOps Academy brings together mining engineering, applied research, and emerging technologies to support technical learning, professional growth, and knowledge exchange. Through structured learning, academic publications, and technical forums, the Academy transforms complex operational concepts into practical knowledge that supports better decisions and continuous improvement.
Industry relevant
Evidence led
Engineering first
Reference peer-reviewed research and clearly identified technical sources.
Ground learning in physical processes, constraints and mine-to-mill systems.
Connect knowledge to real operating challenges and improvement opportunities
Academy experts
Research perspectives spanning rock excavation, mining AI, mine planning and integrated systems. Use approved professional portraits and contributor roles in the published version.
Dr. Ali Soofastaei
AI in mining, operational performance, advanced analytics, energy optimisation.
Mining AI & advanced analytics specialist
Prof. Jamal Rostami
Professor of Mining Engineering - Colorado School of Mines
Rock mechanics, mechanised excavation, TBM performance, underground engineering.
Dr. Asieh Hekmat
Mining Engineering Academic - University of Concepción
Mine planning, equipment modelling, haulage systems, environmental risk.
Dr. Pouya Nobahar
Mining Engineering Researcher - Adelaide University
Mine-to-mill optimisation, simulation, digital twins, machine learning.
Conferences: Where to meet us
Conferences on the team's forward calendar. Events are listed as planned; speaking, exhibition and attendance arrangements should be confirmed before announcing specific commitments.
SME MINEXCHANGE
DENVER, COLORADO · USA
PDAC Convention
TORONTO, ONTARIO · CANADA
Date: 28 Feb - 3 Mar 2027
Venue: Colorado Convention Center
ContinuumOps: Planned industry engagement. Team attendees and participation format to be confirmed.
Date: 7 - 10 Mar 2027
Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
ContinuumOps: Planned industry engagement. Team attendees and participation format to be confirmed.
PLANNED
PLANNED
A structured learning pathway
Follow a progressive journey from digital and AI foundations to performance assessment, engineering diagnostics and informed optimisation.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Research that informs practice
Selected scholarly contributions across mine-to-mill systems, excavation engineering, operational analytics, mine planning and sustainability. Each item links to a publisher record or persistent DOI.
AS
Dr. Ali Soofastaei
Mining analytics · AI · energy efficiency
Springer · 2022 · Edited volume
International Journal of Mining Science and Technology · 2016
Energy Efficiency in the Minerals Industry · 2018 · Book chapter
JR
Prof. Jamal Rostami
Rock mechanics · excavation engineering · machine performance
Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology · 2016
Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology · 2016
Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology · 2023
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Dr. Asieh Hekmat
Mine planning · operational modelling · sustainability
SIMULATION · 2026
Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration · 2026
Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration · 2026
Dr. Pouya Nobahar
Mine-to-mill simulation · digital twins · machine learning
Minerals · 2026
Minerals · 2026
Green and Smart Mining Engineering · 2024
Publication links refer to external scholarly sources. They are the contributors' works, not claimed to have been authored or published by ContinuumOps. Profile titles and participation should be approved before publishing.
Bring research closer to operating decisions
For Academy enquiries, collaborations and professional-learning opportunities.
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