While this study focused primarily on supplying power to electric shovels and drills, the same integrated planning logic applies to other in‑pit electrical loads such as pit dewatering pumps, geotechnical monitoring systems, and auxiliary electrical equipment. Incorporating these additional power demands into the planning process further reinforces the need for coordination between Mine Planning, Geotechnical, Dewatering, and Electrical Maintenance teams when defining electrical infrastructure locations and capacities. Finally, sustained value depends on strong cross‑functional governance. Interdisciplinary collaboration between Electrical Maintenance, Geotechnical, Operations, and Mine Planning teams is essential to ensure practical, executable, and robust solutions. The use of shared planning cycles, georeferenced infrastructure inventories, and operational KPIs supports consistent decision‑making and long‑term planning reliability. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The author would like to express sincere appreciation to all individuals who contributed to making this project possible. Special thanks are extended to the Mine Electrical Maintenance Planning team and to the Short‑ and Long‑Term Mine Planning teams for their support, collaboration, and valuable technical input throughout the study. The author also wishes to acknowledge all personnel involved in supplying electrical power to the pit—from those who design and engineer the infrastructure to those who carry out daily cable movements and field execution. Their ongoing efforts and commitment were essential to the development of this work, and without their continued dedication, the mine could not operate as efficiently as it does today. REFERENCES Morley, L. A. (1987). Mine Power Systems, Information Circular 9258. Wärtsilä & Schneider Electric. (2025). Mining Power System: Recommended Power Generation and Electrical Network Architecture.
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