State-of-the-art 3D modeling techniques: vital tools to ensure the efficient use of nonrenewable resourcesState-of-the-art 3D modeling techniques: vital tools to ensure the efficient use of nonrenewable resources Πλήρης Δημοσίευση σε Συνέδριο Conference Full Paper 2015-10-312003enSustainable development in the mineral industry requires a paradigm shift from purely economic to multi-objective decision-making, considering economic, social, environmental and governance criteria. The commonly accepted aim is responsible stewardship of non-renewable resources. State-of-the-art 3D geological and mine modeling software technology can contribute to meet this objective as reliable and accurate geological models form the basis for an optimum management. The benefits obtained by the application of computerized modeling are illustrated at hand of three studies. The examples cover global and local producers of industrial minerals in fully developed as well as development countries. They refer to different levels of planning, from initial resource assessment over long-term planning to the generation of rolling forecast for operative planning in a running mine.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/347-352International Conference "Sustainable Development Indicators in the Mineral IndustriesProceedings of the International Conference "Sustainable Development Indicators in the Mineral Industries" Milos, Manoutsoglou Emmanouil Μανουτσογλου Εμμανουηλ Spyrídonos, E Mastoris, James F Prissang, René Exadaktylos Georgios Εξαδακτυλος Γεωργιος Bottom line reporting, Triple Reporting, Sustainable development SDR (Sustainable development reporting) Sustainability reporting TBL reporting Triple bottom line reporting sustainable development reporting bottom line reporting triple reporting sustainable development sdr sustainable development reporting sustainability reporting tbl reporting triple bottom line reporting