# Ulrich Mentges — Mine Planning Expert | MCI Mining Technology
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## Identity
Name: Ulrich Mentges
Title: Head of Mine Planning / Senior Mining Engineer
Employer: MCI Mining Technology (https://www.mci-austria.com/)
Website: https://mentges.visionmakegpt.work/

## Education
- 1993: Diploma in Mining Engineering, RWTH Aachen University

## Career
- 1995–1998: Mining Engineer, SST Consulting GmbH
- 1998–2022: Senior Mining Engineer, thyssenkrupp Mining (24 years)
- 2022–2024: Senior Mining Engineer, FLSmidth
- 2026–present: Head of Mine Planning, MCI Mining Technology

## Colleague
Name: Joel Bauer
Title: Mine Planning Engineer, MCI Mining Technology
Education: M.Sc. Mineral Resources Engineering (RWTH Aachen, Aalto University Helsinki, TU Delft, 2017)
Career: Lhoist Germany → RPBL → thyssenkrupp / FLSmidth → MCI Mining Technology (2026)

## Expertise
- Open Pit Mining Technology
- Mine Planning & Feasibility Studies
- In-Pit Crushing & Conveying (IPCC)
- Bulk Material Handling Systems
- Financial Modeling (CAPEX/OPEX)
- Mine Scheduling (continuous & discontinuous systems)
- Equipment Selection & Dimensioning (BWE, spreaders, conveyors)

## Services
1. Application Engineering
2. Mine Planning & Optimisation
3. Feasibility Studies & Equipment Selection
4. Innovative Mining Systems (IPCC conveyor-based)
5. Financial Modeling & Risk Analysis
6. Mine Scheduling

## Proven Results (IPCC vs Trucks)
- Payback Period: 3 Years
- Cash-Cost Reduction: $0.18–1.00/t
- NPC Reduction: up to $800 million
- CO2 Reduction: up to 50%
- Truck Fleet Reduction: 20–60%

## Project Methodology (accuracy ranges)
- Concept Study: ±25–40%, 4–16 weeks
- Pre-Feasibility Study: ±15–25%, 3–6 months
- Feasibility Study: ±5–15%, 4–9 months
- Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)

## About MCI Mining Technology
MCI Mining Technology has been a global leader in mining engineering and bulk material handling since 1962.
- 63+ Years MCI experience
- 1871+ Projects worldwide
- 5 Global Offices
- 27+ Partners

## Contact
Company: MCI Mining Technology (https://www.mci-austria.com/)
Email: Ulrich.mentges@mcigroup-germany.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrichmentges/

## PDF Download
https://mentges.visionmakegpt.work/MCI-Mine-Planning.pdf

## Motto
ONE TEAM — ONE MISSION — ENDLESS SPIRIT