Abstract: Key problems of open-pit mine dump project design by using Surpac software were studied combined with actual demand of mine production extension. Took advantage of 3-d visualization,3 valleys were confirmed as dump location,and by means of volume calculation function in software,to reach the design volume as the general request,three dump projects design completed,through comprehensive comparison on aspects of economy,environment,mangement and so on,the best design project has confirmed finally.

Key words: Surpac, Dump design, Volume calculation, Scheme comparison