Professor Peter Knights
BMA Chair, Professor, Head of Division of Mining Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering Centre
Professor
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
+61 7 336 53915
Researcher biography
Prof Peter Knights' research interests are in: engineering asset management, mine maintenace and systems engineering applied to mine safety and mine planning.
Professor Knights is Discipline Lead for Mining within the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering..
From 2006-2015 he held the BMA Chair in Mining Enginereing with the University of Queensland. From 1996 to 2004 he was employed as an Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Engineering of the Catholic University of Chile, based in Santiago, Chile. He was subsequently named as Associate Professor and Canadian Chair in Mining. Peter holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering for the University of Melbourne, Australia, a Masters degree in Systems Engineering from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from McGill University, Canada.
His recent work has focussed on incorporating ESG concerns into early stage mine planning and electrification systems for decarbonising mine haulage. He has a number of publications in prestigious international journals such as the Journal for Quality in Maintenance Engineering and the Journal of Reliability Engineering and System Safety.
Capability areas
- Asset management and mine maintenance
- Incorporating ESG into eary styage mine design
- Systems safety.
Book Chapters
Wilcock, Greg and Knights, Peter (2019). Configuration management — why asset management can’t do without it. Asset intelligence through integration and interoperability and contemporary vibration engineering technologies: Proceedings of the 12th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management and the 13th International Conference on Vibration Engineering and Technology of Machinery. (pp. 705-715) edited by Joseph Mathew, C. W. Lim, Lin Ma, Don Sands, Michael E. Cholette and Pietro Borghesani. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-95711-1_69
Soofastaei, Ali, Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet (2018). Application of advanced data analytics to improve haul trucks energy efficiency in surface mines. Extracting innovations: mining, energy, and technological change in the digital age. (pp. 163-179) edited by Martin J. Clifford, Robert K. Perrons, Saleem H. Ali and Tim A. Grice. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group.
Soofastaei, Ali, Karimpour, Elnaz, Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet (2018). Energy-efficient loading and hauling operations. Energy Efficiency in the Minerals Industry: Best Practices and Research Directions. (pp. 121-146) edited by Kwame Awuah-Offei. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-54199-0_7
Terblanche, Petrus J., Kearney, Michael P., Hearn, Clay S. and Knights, Peter F. (2018). Technology selection and sizing of on-board energy recovery system to reduce fuel consumption of diesel-electric mine haul trucks. Energy efficiency in the minerals industry: best practices and research directions. (pp. 301-333) edited by Kwame Awuah-Offei. Cham, Switzerland: Springer . doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-54199-0_17
Knights, B and Kizil, M.S (2012). An analysis of the SAFEMine Global Positioning System Collision Avoidance System. Mining education Australia: research projects review 2011. (pp. 23-29) edited by Paul Hagan. Carton, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Kumar, Uday, Knights, Peter and Kuruppu, Mahinda (2011). Mine infrastructure maintenance. SME mining engineering handbook. (pp. 825-838) edited by Peter Darling. Colorado, USA: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
Shafiee, Shahriar and Knights, Peter (2009). Australian coal driving international development. Coal and the Commonwealth: The greatness of an Australian resource. (pp. 77-99) edited by Peter Knights and Michael Hood. [Brisbane, Qld.]: University of Queensland.
Knights, P. and Hood, M. (2007). CRCMining: Un Modelo para la investigación colaborativa en la industria de minería. Innovacion en mineria. (pp. 181-192) edited by G. Lagos. Santiago, Chile: Ediciones universidad Catolica De Chile.
Journal Articles
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet, Knights, Peter and Mousavi, Amin (2024). The effect of stope size and cut-off grade on the design and scheduling of an underground mining operation in the presence of a pre-concentration system. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2024.2387989
Nehring, Micah and Knights, Peter (2024). A Systems Engineering Approach to Incorporate ESG Risks and Opportunities in Early-Stage Mine Design and Planning. Mining, 4 (3), 546-566. doi: 10.3390/mining4030031
Knights, P.F., Joseph, S., McInnes, L. and Heitzmann, M.T. (2024). Analysis of tire/gripper slip forces during the handling of large off-the-road tires. Journal of Industrial Safety, 1 (1) 100007, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jinse.2024.100007
Bao, Haiming, Knights, Peter, Kizil, Mehmet and Nehring, Micah (2024). Energy Consumption and Battery Size of Battery Trolley Electric Trucks in Surface Mines. Energies, 17 (6) 1494, 1-23. doi: 10.3390/en17061494
Qu, Juncong, Kizil, Mehmet S., Yahyaei, Mohsen and Knights, Peter F. (2024). Developing a digital twin for a laboratory ball mill operation – a step towards mining metaverse. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, 133 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1177/25726668231222990
Bao, Haiming, Knights, Peter, Kizil, Mehmet and Nehring, Micah (2024). Productivity estimation of battery trolley mining truck fleets. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 38 (2), 144-166. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2023.2278013
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet, Knights, Peter and Mousavi, Amin (2023). A new mathematical programming formulation for production scheduling optimisation of sublevel stoping operations in the presence of pre-concentration systems. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 40 (6), 2255-2267. doi: 10.1007/s42461-023-00843-w
Ullah, G. M. Wali, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet and Knights, Peter (2023). Environmental, social, and governance considerations in production scheduling optimisation for sublevel stoping mining operations: a review of relevant works and future directions. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 40 (6), 2167-2182. doi: 10.1007/s42461-023-00869-0
Qu, Juncong, Kizil, Mehmet S., Yahyaei, Mohsen and Knights, Peter F. (2023). Digital twins in the minerals industry – a comprehensive review. Mining Technology, 132 (4), 267-289. doi: 10.1080/25726668.2023.2257479
Knights, P. and Reuter, M. (2023). Economic benefits of load volume scanning of underground mining trucks. CIM Journal, 14 (3), 185-191. doi: 10.1080/19236026.2023.2186642
Bao, Haiming, Knights, Peter, Kizil, Mehmet and Nehring, Micah (2023). Electrification alternatives for open pit mine haulage. Mining, 3 (1), 1-25. doi: 10.3390/mining3010001
Agosti, Andrea, Utili, Stefano, Tasker, James, Zhang, Chao, Knights, Peter, Nehring, Micah and Zia, Soab (2022). The effect of carbon tax and optimal slope profiles on profitability and emissions of open pit mines. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 132 (1), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/25726668.2022.2122336
Booker, Nigel K., Knights, Peter, Gates, J. D. and Clegg, Richard E. (2022). Applying principal component analysis (PCA) to the selection of forensic analysis methodologies. Engineering Failure Analysis, 132 105937, 105937. doi: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105937
Booker, Nigel K., Knights, Peter, Gates, Jeffrey D., Clegg, Richard E. and Woodhouse, John (2022). Objective selection of forensic analysis methodologies. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, 22 (1), 241-258. doi: 10.1007/s11668-021-01297-2
Rea, Royal, Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet (2021). A scale model experimental study for estimating the productivity of bulk push dozer operations in hard rock mining. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 39 (1), 63-75. doi: 10.1007/s42461-021-00505-9
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet, Knights, Peter and Mousavi, Amin (2021). A novel cut-off grade method for increasing the sustainability of underground metalliferous mining operations. Minerals Engineering, 172 107168, 107168. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.107168
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet, Knights, Peter and Mousavi, Amin (2021). A new mathematical formulation for underground cut-off grade determination in the presence of pre-concentration systems. Natural Resources Research, 30 (5), 3241-3259. doi: 10.1007/s11053-021-09892-8
Knights, Peter and Yeates, Gavin (2021). Progress toward zero entry mining: automation enabling safer, more efficient mining. IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, 15 (3), 32-38. doi: 10.1109/mie.2021.3070684
Booker, Nigel, Gates, Jeffrey D. and Knights, Peter (2021). Cognitive biases and the cultural disconnect between engineers and decision-makers. Technium Social Sciences Journal, 17, 35-64. doi: 10.47577/tssj.v17i1.2752
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet, Knights, Peter and Mousavi, Amin (2020). Production scheduling optimisation for sublevel stoping mines using mathematical programming: a review of literature and future directions. Resources Policy, 68 101809, 101809. doi: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2020.101809
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet and Knights, Peter (2020). Integrated underground mining and pre-concentration systems; a critical review of technical concepts and developments. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 35 (3), 1-30. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2020.1782573
Booker, Nigel K., Clegg, Richard E., Knights, Peter and Gates, J. D. (2020). The need for an internationally recognised standard for engineering failure analysis. Engineering Failure Analysis, 110 104357, 104357. doi: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2019.104357
Hay, Edward, Nehring, Micah, Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2020). Ultimate pit limit determination for fully mobile in-pit crushing and conveying systems. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 10 (2-4), 111-130. doi: 10.1504/ijmme.2019.10026187
Hay, E., Nehring, M., Knights, P. and Kizil, M. S. (2019). Determining the optimal orientation of ultimate pits for mines using fully mobile in-pit crushing and conveying systems. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 119 (11), 949-956. doi: 10.17159/2411-9717/104-252-1/2019
Knights, Peter F. (2019). Short-term supply and demand of graduate mining engineers in Australia. Mineral Economics, 33 (1-2), 245-251. doi: 10.1007/s13563-019-00208-0
Hay, E., Nehring, M., Knights, P. and Kizil, M.S. (2019). Ultimate pit limit determination for semi mobile in-pit crushing and conveying system: a case study. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 34 (7), 1-21. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2019.1639006
Knights, P. and Scanlan, B. (2019). A study of mining fatalities and coal price variation. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 29 (4), 599-602. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2019.06.016
Terblanche, Petrus J., Kearney, Michael P., Nehring, Micah and Knights, Peter F. (2018). Potential of on-board energy recovery systems to reduce haulage costs over the life of a deep surface mine. Mining Technology, 128 (1), 51-64. doi: 10.1080/25726668.2018.1554933
Nehring, M., Knights, P. F., Kizil, M. S. and Hay, E. (2018). IPCC a real alternative. Coal International, 266 (4), 28-39.
Terblanche, Petrus J., Kearney, Michael P. and Knights, Peter F. (2018). Potential of on-board energy recovery systems to reduce the costs of diesel–electric mine truck haulage. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 127 (4), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/25726668.2018.1451611
Nehring, M., Knights, P. F., Kizil, M. S. and Hay, E. (2018). A comparison of strategic mine planning approaches for in-pit crushing and conveying, and truck/shovel systems. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 28 (2), 205-214. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.12.026
Knights, Peter (2017). Making data analytics work in mining. The AusIMM Bulletin.
Knights, Peter (2017). Dozers the answer to IPCC Woes. Mining Magazine.
Arteaga, Felipe, Nehring, Micah and Knights, Peter (2017). The equipment utilisation versus mining rate trade-off in open pit mining. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 32 (7), 1-24. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2017.1306674
Godoy, David R., Knights, Peter and Pascual, Rodrigo (2017). Value-based optimisation of replacement intervals for critical spare components. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 32 (4), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2017.1278660
Soofastaei, A., Aminossadati, S. M., Kizil, M. S. and Knights, P. (2016). A comprehensive investigation of loading variance influence on fuel consumption and gas emissions in mine haulage operation. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 26 (6), 995-1001. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2016.09.006
Soofastaei, A., Aminossadati, S. M., Kizil, M. S. and Knights, P. (2016). A discrete-event model to simulate the effect of truck bunching due to payload variance on cycle time, hauled mine materials and fuel consumption. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 26 (5), 745-752. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2016.05.047
De Francia, Matthew, Soofastaei, Ali, Aminossadati, Saiied, Kizil, Mehmet and Knights, Peter (2015). Filling Up The Tank. Australasian Mining Review, 2 (12), 56-57.
Adair, L., Soofastaei, A., Aminossadati, S. M., Kizil, M. S. and Knights, P. (2015). Rolling resistance in Haul Truck operations. Australian Mining, 107 (6)
Dorey, F. and Knights, P. F. (2015). Quantifying the benefits of simulator training for dragline operators. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, Section A: Mining Technology, 124 (2), 97-106. doi: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000007
Knights, Peter (2015). Conveyors vs Trucks. Queensland Mining & Energy Bulletin, 23, 118-121.
van Hest, D. and Knights, P. F. (2015). Economic selection of surface mine haulage options. MEA Journal of Research Project Review, 4 (1), 67-72.
Soofastaei, A., Aminossadati, S. M., Kizil, M. S. and Knights, P. (2014). Payload variance plays a critical role in the fuel consumption of mining haul trucks. Australian Resources and Investment, 8 (4), 64-64.
Godoy, David R., Pascual, Rodrigo and Knights, Peter (2014). A decision-making framework to integrate maintenance contract conditions with critical spares management. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 131, 102-108. doi: 10.1016/j.ress.2014.06.022
Lucas, T. and Knights, P. (2014). A maturity scale for indigenous employment in the Australian minerals industry. Journal of Research Projects Review, 3 (1), 33-37.
Londono, J. G., Knights, P. F. and Kizil, M. S. (2013). Modelling of In-Pit Crusher Conveyor alternatives. Mining Technology - Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy : Section A, 122 (4), 193-199. doi: 10.1179/1743286313Y.0000000048
Godoy, David R., Pascual, Rodrigo and Knights, Peter (2013). Critical spare parts ordering decisions using conditional reliability and stochastic lead time. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 119, 199-206. doi: 10.1016/j.ress.2013.05.026
Little, J., Knights, P. and Topal, E. (2013). Integrated optimization of underground mine design and scheduling. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 113 (10), 775-785.
Pinto Cornejo, Pablo E., Montecinos A., Jorge G., Hine, Damian, Knights, Peter and Valdebenito Pedrero, Felipe (2013). Speed, coordination and individualistic behaviors: a pilot NK modeling study to investigate the moderating effects of organizational structure on performance in individual firms. Esic Market Economic and Business Journal, 44 (2), 109-126. doi: 10.7200/esicm.145.0442.3i
Knights, P, Liang, X and Jessett, A (2013). Classifying dragline swing dependencies using coincident limit graphs.. Mining Technology, 122 (1), 46-52. doi: 10.1179/1743286312Y.0000000032
Nehring, M., Topal, E., Kizil, Mehmet S. and Knights, P. (2012). Integrated short- and medium-term underground mine production scheduling. Journal of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 112 (5), 365-378.
Little, J., Topal, E. and Knights, P. (2011). Simultaneous optimisation of stope layouts and long term production schedules. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, Section A: Mining Technology, 120 (3), 129-136. doi: 10.1179/1743286311Y.0000000011
Knights, Peter and Hood, Michael (2010). Coal and the Commonwealth: The greatness of an Australian resource. AusIMM Bulletin (1), 48-50.
Nehring, M., Topal, E. and Knights, P. (2010). Dynamic Short term production scheduling and machine allocation in underground mining using mathematical programming. Transactions of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, Section A: Mining Technology, 119 (4), 212-220. doi: 10.1179/1743286310Y.0000000001
Samaradivakara, GVI, Kizil, M and Knights, P (2009). A Cost Effective Method to Enhance Dredge Mine Reconciliation in Heavy Minerals Mining Industry. Marine Resources and Geotechnology, 27 (4), 273-280. doi: 10.1080/10641190903256934
Knights, Peter (2009). Optimal Replacement Intervals For Shovel Dipper Teeth. International Journal of Mining Reclamation and Environment,, 23 (3), 157-167. doi: 10.1080/17480930902916221
Li, Shuxing and Knights, Peter (2009). Integration of real options into short-term mine planning and production scheduling. Mining Science and Technology, 19 (5), 674-678. doi: 10.1016/S1674-5264(09)60125-3
Pascual, R, Del Castillo, G, Louit, D and Knights, P (2009). Business-oriented prioritization: A novel graphical technique. RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY, 94 (8), 1308-1313. doi: 10.1016/j.ress.2009.01.013
Li, Shu-xing, Knights, Peter and Dunn, Doug (2008). Geological uncertainty and risk: Implications for the viability of mining projects. Journal of Coal Science and Engineering (China), 14 (2), 176-180. doi: 10.1007/s12404-008-0036-y
Knights, Peter, Jullian, Felipe and Jofre, Luis (2006). Building business cases for maintenance improvement. AusIMM Bulletin (6)
Knights, Peter F. (2006). Downtime priorities, Jack-knife diagrams and the business cycle. Maintenance and Asset Management, 19 (4), 21-28.
Knights, P. F. and Oyanader, P. (2005). Best-in-class maintenance benchmarks in Chilean open pit mines. The CIM Bulletin, 98 (1088), 93-93.
Knights, P. F., Louit, D. and Lay, A. (2004). Determining return on investment of maintenance projects using statistical cost modeling. Mining Engineering, 56 (8), 33-39.
Ramirez, Ricardo R., Alarcón, Luis Fernando C. and Knights, Peter (2004). Benchmarking system for evaluating management practices in the construction industry. Journal of Management in Engineering, 20 (3), 110-117. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)0742-597X(2004)20:3(110)
Lhorente, Benjamin, Lugtigheid, Diederik, Knights, Peter F. and Santana, Alejandro (2004). A model for optimal armature maintenance in electric haul truck wheel motors: A case study. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 84 (2), 209-218. doi: 10.1016/j.ress.2003.10.016
Knights, P. F. and Boerner, A. L. (2001). Statistical Correlation of Off-Highway Tire Failures with Openpit Haulage Routes. Mining Engineering, 53 (8), 51-56.
Garcia, Patricio, Knights, Peter F. and Tilton, John E. (2001). Labor productivity and comparative advantage in mining: The copper industry in Chile. Resources Policy, 27 (2), 97-105. doi: 10.1016/S0301-4207(01)00010-1
Knights, Peter F. (2001). Rethinking pareto analysis: Maintenance applications of logarithmic scatterplots. Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 7 (4), 252-263. doi: 10.1108/13552510110407041
Knights, P. F. and Daneshmend, L. K. (2001). Guest editorial. Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 7 (4), 239-240.
Knights, P. F. and Daneshmend, L. K. (2000). Open systems standards for computing in the mining industry. CIM Bulletin, 93 (1042), 89-92.
Garcia, Patricio, Knights, Peter F. and Tilton, John E. (2000). Measuring labor productivity in mining. Minerals and Energy - Raw Materials Report, 15 (1), 31-39. doi: 10.1080/14041040009362549
Hall, R. A., Knights, P. F. and Daneshmend, L. K. (2000). Pareto analysis and condition-based maintenance of underground mining equipment. Institution of Mining and Metallurgy. Transactions. Section A: Mining Technology, 109 (JAN/APRIL)
Knights, Peter F. and Bonates, Eduardo J.L. (1999). Applications of discrete mine simulation modeling in South America. International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 13 (2), 69-72.
Knights, Peter F. and Muñoz, Juan-Carlos (1998). Simulation of queuing time losses in automated underground haulage systems. Mineral Resources Engineering, 7 (3), 203-210. doi: 10.1142/S0950609898000213
Knights, P. F., Henderson, E. and Daneshmend, L. K. (1996). Drawpoint control using radio frequency identification systems. CIM Bulletin, 89 (1003), 53-58.
Conference Papers
Bao, Haiming, Knights, Peter, Kizil, Mehmet and Nehring, Micah (2023). A review of low emissions mining systems options for large surface mines. 26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26 - 29 June 2023. South Brisbane, QLD, Australia: ICMS Australasia.
Leiva, Orlando, Nehring, Micah, Knights, Peter, Dzakpata, Isaac and Perkins, Bridget (2023). Road map for incorporating ESG risks and opportunities into the mine planning and design process. 26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-29 June 2023.
Agostia, A., Utilia, S., Taskera, J., Zhanga, C., Knights, P., Nehring, M. and Ziad, S. (2022). A novel methodology to implement carbon tax and optimal slope profiles into strategic open-pit optimization. CIM Convention 2022, Vancouver, Canada, 1-4 May 2022.
Tong, W. X., Knights, P., Phillips, T., Kizil, M. and Nehring, M. (2021). Application of use case modelling to achieve safe, efficient mining equipment automation. Fifth International Future Mining Conference 2021, Perth, WA, Australia, 6 - 8 December 2020. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM.
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet, Knights, Peter and Mousavi, Amin (2020). A new cut-off grade method to maximise resource utilisation of underground metalliferous mining operations. Preconcentration Digital Conference 2020, Online, 10-11, 17-18 November 2020.
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet and Knights, Peter (2019). Investigation of technical concepts and developments in implementation of pre-concentration technology in sublevel stope mines. Future Mining Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 19 - 20 November 2019.
Knights, Peter and Yeates, Gavin (2019). The business case for zero entry mining. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (IEEE ICIT 2019), Melbourne, VIC, Australia , 13-15 February 2019 . New York, NY, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/ICIT.2019.8754977
Hay, Edward, Nehring, Micah, Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2019). Ultimate pit limit determination for fully mobile in-pit crushing and conveying systems. 14th International Symposium of Continuous Surface Mining (ISCSM2018), Thessaloniki, Greece, 23-26 September 2018. Olney, Bucks, United Kingdom: Inderscience Publishers. doi: 10.1504/IJMME.2019.104444
Sotoudeh, Farzad, Nehring, Micah, Kizil, Mehmet and Knights, Peter (2019). Economic and environmental impacts of utilising a pre-concentration process in underground metal mining. 28th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES 2019), Perth, WA, Australia, 2-4 December 2019. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-33954-8_40
Knights, P. F., Kizil, M. S. and Nehring, M. (2018). Selection of precision surface mining methods for complex metalliferous orebodies. Complex Orebodies Conference 2018, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 19-21 November 2018. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Wilcock, Greg and Knights, Peter (2017). An approach for the through-life assurance of the technical integrity of impact bag inflators. 25th Enhanced Safety for Vehicles (ESV) Conference, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 5-8 June 2017. Detroit, Michigan, USA: NHTSA.
Wilcock, Greg and Knights, Peter (2017). Applying configuration management to manage the design and operation of critical mining systems. MINE Excellence 2017: 2nd International Seminar on Operational Excellence in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 29-31 March, 2017. Chile, South America: Gecamin.
Wilcock, Greg and Knights, Peter (2017). Configuration management for the maintenance of mobile autonomous mining systems. 14th International Congress on Mining Maintenance, Santiago, Chile, 6-8 September, 2017. Chile, South America: Gecamin.
Dzakpata, Isaac, Knights, Peter, Kizil, Mehmet Siddik, Nehring, Micah and Aminossadati, Saiied Mostafa (2016). Truck and shovel versus in-pit conveyor systems: a comparison of the valuable operating time. 2016 Coal Operators' Conference, Wollongong, Australia, 10-12 Feb 2016. Wollongong, Australia: The University of Wollongong Printery.
Soofastaei, Ali, Aminossadati, Saiied Mostafa, Kizil, Mehmet Siddik and Knights, Peter (2016). Reducing fuel consumption of haul trucks in surface mines using artificial intelligence models. 2016 Coal Operators' Conference, Wollongong, Australia, 10-12 Feb 2016. Wollongong, Australia: The University of Wollongong Printery.
Harrod, Jovan, Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2016). Enhancing mining education through the use of virtual reality learning and assessment tools. Virtual Reality and spatial information applications in the mining industry conference, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15-16 July 2015. Johannesburg, South Africa: SAIMM.
Knights, Peter (2016). Building resilient mining engineering programs. Society of Mining Professors 27th Annual General Meeting, Washington, DC, United States, 21-23 September 2016.
Pinto, Pablo E., Hine, Damian C., Knights, Peter F. and Nehring, Micah (2016). Dynamic life cycles of publicly funded R&D consortia: case analyses from mining and beyond. Academy of Management Meeting, Anaheim, California, 5 - 9 August 2016. Briarcliff Manor, NY, United States: Academy of Management. doi: 10.5465/AMBPP.2016.14430abstract
Knights, Peter (2016). Strategies for successful campaign life assurance. Mapla-Mantemin Plant Maintenance Conference, Antofagasta, Chile, 7-9 September 2016.
Liang, X., Knights, Peter and Jessett, A. (2015). Optimization of Dragline Digging Sequence Using Genetic Algorithm. International Symposium on the Application of Computers and Operation Research in the Minerals Industry (APCOM), Fairbanks, AK, United States, 23-27 May 2015. SME.
Pinto, Pablo E., Knights, Peter and Hine, Damian (2015). The design of publicly funded R&D consortia: preliminary learnings from a longitudinal field-case study. DRUID15 Conference on the Relevance of Innovation, Rome, Italy, 15-17 June, 2015. Aalborg, Denmark: DRUID Society.
Dean, M., Knights, P., Kizil, M. S. and Nehring, M. (2015). Selection and planning of fully mobile in-pit crusher and conveyor systems for deep open pit metalliferous applications. AusIMM 2015 3rd International Future Mining Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 4-6 Nov 2015. VIC, Australia: AusIMM.
Soofastaei, Ali, Aminossadati, Saiied Mostafa, Kizil, Mehmet Siddik and Knights, Peter (2015). Simulation of payload variance effects on truck bunching to minimise energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. 2015 Coal Operators’ Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 11-13 February 2015. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: The University of Wollongong.
Arteaga, Felipe, Nehring, Micah, Knights, Peter and Camus, Juan (2014). Schemes of exploitation in open pit mining. 22nd MPES Conference, Dresden, Germany, 14–19 October 2013. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-02678-7_126
Knights, Peter (2013). Are safe mines reliable mines?. MAPLA 2013: 10º Encuentro Internacional de Mantenedores de Plantas, Santiago, Chile, 4-6 September, 2013. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Godoy, D., Pascual, R. and Knights, P. (2013). Esquema integrado de decisiones para el manejo de repuestos criticos en contratos de mantenimiento. MAPLA 2013: 10º Encuentro Internacional de Mantenedores de Plantas, Santiago, Chile, 4-6 September, 2013. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Knights, Peter (2013). Are safe mines reliable mines?. MANTEMIN 2013: 8º Encuentro Internacional de Mantenedores de Equipos Mina, Santiago, Chile, 4-6 September, 2013. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Paterson, W. and Knights, P. (2013). Management of trailing cables on electrically powered load-haul-dump units. Mining Education Australia (MEA) Student Conference, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia, 12 October 2012. Carlton, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Costello, C. and Knights, P. (2013). Grizzly modifications at Ridgeway Deeps Block Cave Mine. Mining Education Australia (MEA) Student Conference, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia, 12 October 2012. Carlton, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Pinto, Pablo Ernesto, Montecinos, Jorge, Pedrero, Filipe Valdebenito, Hine, Damian and Knights, Peter (2012). Speed, coordination and individualistic behaviors: an NK modeling approach to investigate the moderating effects of organizational structure on performance in individual firms. XLVII CLADEA Annual Assembly 2012, Lima, Peru, 22 - 24 October 2012. Lima, Peru: Universidad Esan.
Liang, W., Zhu, Y. and Knights, P. (2012). Cultural challenges in Chinese/Australian mining mergers and acquisitions - a CEO's perspective. International Mine Management Conference 2012, Melbourne, Australia, 20-21 November 2012. Melbourne, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Londono, Juan G., Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet (2012). Review of In-pit Crusher Conveyor (IPCC) application. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 8-10 October 2012. Kenmore East, QLD, Australia: CRCMining Australia.
Nel, S., Kizil, M. S. and Knights, P. (2011). Improving truck-shovel matching. 35th APCOM Symposium, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 24-30 September 2011. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Pinto, Pablo E., Hine, Damian and Knights, Peter (2011). Types and traps: R&D consortia and developmental pitfalls. DRUID Society Conference 2011 on Innovation, Strategy and Structure - Organizations, Institutions, Systems and Regions, Copenhagen, Denmark, 15-17 June 2011. Copenhagen, Denmark: DRUID Society.
Knights, P. and Liang, L. (2011). Mine data analytics - New skills required for tomorrow's mines. Second International Future Mining Conference, Sydney, Australia, 22 - 23 November 2011. Carlton, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.
Godoy, David, Pascual, Rodrigo and Knights, Peter (2011). Critical spare parts ordering decisions using conditional reliability and stochastic lead time. 8th International Mining Plant Maintenance Meeting (MAPLA 2011), Antofagasta, Chile, 7-9 September 2011. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Knights, Peter (2011). Doing more with less: How to improve maintainance labour utilisation. 8th International Mining Plant Maintenance Meeting (MAPLA 2011), Antofagasta, Chile, 7-9 September 2011. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Nehring, M., Topal, E., Kizil, M. and Knights, P. (2010). An investigation to integrate optimum long-term planning with short planning in underground mine production scheduling. MPES2010: Mine Planning and Equipment Selection, Freemantle, Western Australia, 1-3 December, 2010. London , United Kingdom: IOM3.
Shafiee, Shahriar and Knights, Peter (2010). Incorporating econometric price models in real options valuation of mining projects. 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, W.A., Australia, 13-15 September 2010. Pinjarra Hills, Qld., Australia: CRC Mining.
Knights, Peter and Franklin, Dennis (2010). Autonomous surface mining equipment: is bigger better?. 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Western Australian, 13-15 September 2010. Pinjarra Hills, Qld, Australia: CRC Mining.
Knights, P. F. and Paton, S. (2010). Payload variance effects on truck bunching. Seventh Large Open Pit Mining Conference 2010, Perth, W.A., Australia, 27-28 July 2010. Carlton, Vic., Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Garcia, Jose, Juan Camus and Knights, Peter (2010). Creating competitive advantage in mining: An illustrative comparison with the oil industry. The Fourth International Conference on Mining Innovation, Santiago, Chile, 23-25 June 2010. Santiage, Chile: Gecamin.
Bastock, M., Flynn, B. and Knights, Peter (2009). Applying Modular Transporters to Relocate Large Hydraulic Excavators. The Iron Ore 2009 Conference, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, July 2009.
Knights, P., Opazo Fuenzalida, C., Otto, A. and Erazo, C. (2009). Árbol de Valor: Una nueva manera para visualizar los procesos. MANTEMIN 2009 IV Encuentro Internacional de Mantenedores Equipos Minas, Antofagasta, Chile, 4 - 6 November 2009. Santiago, Chile: GECAMIN.
Li, Shuxing and Knights, Peter (2009). Application of Real Options in short-term Mine Planning and Production scheduling. Australian Mining Technology Conference, Brisbane Australia, October 27-28 2009. Carlton, Victoria Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Knights, Peter, Opazo Fuenzalida, Cristian, Otto, Augustine and Erazo, C. (2009). Value trees: a new approach for process visualisation. Australian mining technology conference, Brisbane, Australia, 27-28 October 2009. Carlton, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Juan Camus, Knights, Peter and Silvia Tapia Bosman (2009). Value Generation in Mining: A New Model. Australian mining technology conference, Brisbane Australia, October 27-28 2009. Carlton, Victoria Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Bassan, J. and Knights, P. F. (2008). Applications of advanced analytics in minerals processing plants - Safer, smarter, sustainable operations. MetPlant 2008 - Metallurgical Plant Design and Operating Strategies, , , August 18, 2008-August 19, 2008.
Adams, H., Boniwell, P. and Knights, P. (2008). Production drill optimisation at telfer underground - A move towards automation. Tenth AusIMM Underground Operators' Conference, Tasmania, Australia, 14-16 April 2008. Carlton, Vic. Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Bassan, J. and Knights, P. (2008). Applications of advanced analytics in process plants: Safer, smarter, sustainable operations. AusIMM Metallurgical Plant Design and Operation Strategies, Perth, Western Australia, August 2008. Victoria: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Knights, P. (2008). Economic models for unscheduled downtime and loss of service. 11th International Conference of Maintenance Societies (ICOMS 2008), Perth, Western Australia, 26-28 May 2008. Perth, Australia: Asset Management Council of Australia.
Li, S. and Knights, P. F. (2008). Quantifying geological/geotechnical risk associated with coal reserves estimation. 2008 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Sunshine Coast, Australia, 16-18 September, 2008. Carlton, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Bassan, J., Srinivasan, V., Knights, P. and Farrelly, C. (2008). A day in the life of a mine worker 2025. First International Future Mining Conference & Exhibition 2008, Sydney, Australia, 19-21 November 2008. Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.
Rafie, K., Stewart, P. and Knights, P. (2008). Safe, rapid development through the application of systems engineering methods. 2008 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia, 16-18 September, 2008. Victoria, Australia: The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Li, J-Q., Mirchandani, P. and Knights, P. (2008). Water truck routing and location of refilling stations in open pit mines. Proceedings of 2008 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia, 16-18 September 2008. Victoria, Australia: The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Bassan, J. and Knights, P. F. (2008). The application of advanced analytics in mining: safer, smarter, sustainable operations. Australian Mining Technology Conference, Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia, 16-18 September 2008. Victoria, Australia: The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Valenzuela, P., Li, S. and Knights, P. (2007). An approach to map geotechnical uncertainty in Longwall Coal Operations. 2007 Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, 2-4 October, 2007. Melbourne, Victoria: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Li, S., Valenzuela, P. and Knights, P. (2007). A risk management methodology for coal resources/reserves evaluation. 2007 Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, 2-4 October, 2007. Melbourne, Victoria: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Knights, P. (2007). Optimal replacement intervals for Shovel Dipper Teeth. 2007 Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, 2-4 October, 2007. Melbourne, Victoria: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Halatchev R.A. and Knights P.F. (2007). Spatial variability of shovel dig performance. doi: 10.1080/17480930701352933
Knights, P., Julian, F. and Jofre, L. (2006). Building business cases for maintenance improvement projects. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Knights, P., Jullian, F. and Jofre, L. (2006). Building business cases for maintenance improvement projects. International Mine Management Conference 2006, Melbourne, Australia, 16-18 October, 2006. Melbourne, Victoria: The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Halatchev, R. A. and Knights, P. (2006). Geostatistical modelling of shovel performance using real-time monitoring data. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference:'Value through cost control', Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 26-27 September 2006. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Stewart, P. C., Ramezanzadeh, A. and Knights, P. (2006). Benchmark drill and blast and mechanical excavation advance rates for underground hard-rock mine development. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Hunter Valley, NSW, 26-27 September 2006. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Knights, P. and Li, S. (2006). Short-term shovel sequence optimization - Problem definition and initial solution. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference "Value through cost control", Hunter Valley, NSW, Australaia, 26-27 September 2006. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Knights, P. F. and Luoit, D. (2005). The Reliability Improvement Diamond (RID): A Proven, Pragmatic Approach for Applying RCM in Plant with Operating Histories. 9th International Conference Maintenance Societies ICOMS-2005, Hobart, Tasmania, 31 May - 2 June 2005.
Knights, P., Jullian, F. and Jofre, L. (2005). Assessing the Size of the Prize: Developing business cases for maintenance improvement projects. 2005 Australian Mining Technology Conference: New technologies to produce more with less, Freemantle, Western Australia, 27-28 September 2005. Carlton, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Knights, P. F. and Shanks, D. H. (1990). Dragline productivity improvements through short-term monitoring. Publ by IE Aust.
Research Report
Knights, Peter and Li, Shuxing (2009). Quantification of geological/geotechnical risk associated with coal reserves estimation. Brisbane Queensland Australia: Queensland Mining and Energy Bulletin.