Exploration

• The Vulcan "Advantage"
• Vulcan and the search for uranium

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The Vulcan "Advantage"

Small exploration companies through to large scale mining operations use Maptek Vulcan 3D software to better understand their mine and orebody. This results in improved mine performance and efficient production of resources. Read More >>

Modelling & Evaluation

• Thar Lignite Feasibility Project
• Structural Coal Model
• Galway Resources uses Vulcan to realise value
• Resource Modelling in Vulcan
• Faster 3D Modelling in Vulcan
• A New Slant on Strat Modelling
• Greater accuracy with Vulcan HARP models
• Using Vulcan to prepare regulatory reports

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Structural Coal Model

By using a structural model derived from multiple data sources, Peabody Energy was able to mine more coal than previously expected. Drillholes, seismic, mine workings, croplines and intuitive geological interpretations all have a part to play. Read More >>

Grade Estimation

• Statistical Framework for Potash Grade
• Improved ore grading accuracy with Vulcan
• Geostatistics approach to simulating Zinc grades
• Improved grade estimation with Vulcan
• Good Grades at Sino Iron

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Statistical Framework for Potash Grade

Potasio Rio Colorado explores for potash in Argentina. Due to the characteristics of the potassium source and method of extraction there is very limited data. A Vulcan simulation helps define a test statistical framework in which to quantify grade uncertainty.

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Mine Planning & Optimisation

• Vulcan helps shape Tanami
• Stope optimisation for underground gold deposit
• Transition from underground to open pit mining with Vulcan
• Vulcan used for life of mine study
• Xstrata Nickel streamlines operations with Vulcan
• Vulcan from exploration to production
• Optimising Waste Dump Sequencing with Vulcan
• Short Range Planning Improvements

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Vulcan helps shape Tanami

Newmont Asia Pacific recently tested the new Vulcan™ Stope Optimiser on scenarios for the Tanami Operations in Australia. Newmont’s mine planning team used the Vulcan Stope Optimiser to assess how cut-off grade variations may affect the orebody expansion plans.

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Scheduling

• Vulcan Chronos Scheduler
• Vale schedules with Maptek Chronos

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Training & Support

• Specialist Training in Mongolia