Forge September 2010

The latest issue of Forge contains a great mix of stories from around the world. Read about the experience and success of our customers, as well as new product releases and coming events. We hope you enjoy the newsletter.

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Articles this month

		Good grades at Sino Iron CITIC Pacific Mining is using Vulcan grade control to define the quality of magnetite ore at their large ore deposit in Western Australia, ensuring the most economically viable areas of the resource are delivered to the in-pit crushers.
		Designing stopes The integrated stope optimiser to be released in Vulcan 8.1 is all about the quick assessment of multiple scenarios. Read about the research program that led to its development and applications for the new tools.
		Mine planning for mineral processing Using Vulcan for a mine planning study has helped MMD to demonstrate to its customers the total life of mine cost savings of their engineering and mine planning solutions.
		Worth its weight in gold The speed and efficiency of the I-Site laser scanning system helps survey staff at Pueblo Viejo provide up to the minute progress maps and accurate volumes for planning and contractor payments in the construction phase of the project.
		Data logging for payload optimisation Using MineSuite to track and monitor payload has led to a significant increase in tonnages at Cracow Gold mine. The recent study also highlighted that consistency in loading techniques can provide a boost to overall productivity.
		Global news Maptek staff have been active in mentoring university students, and maintaining relationships with customers at training and tradeshows. Maptek is pleased to announce dates and venues for users conferences in South America in November 2010, with Australia and Europe in 2011.<