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Itasca at Balkanmine 2025!

ITASCA is pleased to announce its participation in the #Balkanmine2025 Conference. Our experts Lauriane Bouzeran and Amamia Nebreda will be present on site to share ITASCA's latest projects and modeling advances for mining operations.

They will present four technical papers covering cutting-edge topics such as:

☑️ Comparative modeling of toppling failures — exploring explicit vs. implicit discontinuity approaches in slope stability analysis.

☑️ Predictive modeling of stope stability in sublevel stoping using surrogate models and data-driven approaches.

☑️ Coupled continuum–discontinuum modeling for ground surface deformation prediction and design optimization.

☑️Hydrogeological numerical modeling of the Terrafame Kuusilampi pit as a key input for slope stability assessment.

Our Presentations

• “Comparative Modeling of Toppling Failures: Explicit vs Implicit Discontinuity Approaches in Slope Stability Analysis” Acuña Felipe, Acevedo Diego, Dockendorff Rodrigo, Bouzeran Lauriane

• “Hydrogeological numerical modelling of Terrafame Kuusilampi pit as an input for the slope stability assessment” Błocka Justyna, Nebreda Amaia, Sjöberg Jonny, Risberg Staffan, Korhonen Annika

• “Predictive modeling of stope stability in sublevel stoping using surrogate models” Valencia-Vera María, Palma Marta, Acevedo Diego, Suzuki Kimie, Bouzeran Lauriane

• “Using Coupled continuum-discontinuum models for ground surface deformation prognosis and pillar design” Svartsjaern Mikael, Andersson Joel, Bouzeran Lauriane