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Block cave mining offers a cost-efficient way to extract deep ore bodies by undercutting them and relying on gravity to collapse the rock, allowing specialized machinery to gather ore underground. However, the process demands precise management, especially in maintaining balanced ore extraction across drawpoints as guided by draw cards. Any deviation can cause severe issues, including unrecoverable ore zones, contamination with waste rock, infrastructure damage, and even hazardous conditions like air blasts. The dispatcher's role is pivotal in ensuring this balance by making informed decisions in real-time. Recognizing these challenges, Palabora Mining Company developed a dedicated dispatch system tailored to deliver timely data and support optimal draw control, safeguarding both productivity and safety.