Mine Planning

Whether you are developing long-term or day-to-day plans for your mine you need to know what is possible, where and when to mine. Maptek's mine planning solution gives you the tools needed to plan, model, design your potential mine.

Feasibility Studies

Is this mine going to be profitable? How much money will it make over its lifetime? What is the NPV of this mine? Answering questions like these is essential when developing a feasibility study. Maptek has the products and experience needed to conduct a feasibility study and further the decision making process.

Maptek's Feasibility Study Solution includes:

• Vulcan Modeller - CAD, 3D visualisation and modelling tools
• Vulcan Explorer - 3D visualisation and modelling environment to test and validate exploration models
• Vulcan GIS Explorer - Display and analyse data from third party GIS systems
• Vulcan Pit Optimiser - Develop accurate geological, geotechnical and economic information
• Vulcan MineModeller - Stope design tools that work in conjunction with block models
• I-Site Laser Scanning Technology - Topographical mapping for site design and overburden volume calulations
• Consulting Services - Skilled professionals with experience performing feasibility studies

Geological Modelling and Resource Estimation

Defining (and refining) your model is essential to understanding what is possible at your site. Maptek's 3D geological capabilities are the most widely used tools for optimising a mine plan. Our advanced grid and block modelling and grade estimation tools provide a complete toolset for successful mine planning.

Maptek's Geological Modelling and Resource Estimation solution includes:

• Vulcan Block Modelling - Create, visualise and manipulate complex block and sub-block models
• Vulcan Modeller - CAD, 3D visualisation and modelling tools
• Vulcan Resource Modelling - A complete set of tools for grade estimation
• I-Site Laser Scanning Technology - Face mapping and accurate modelling of geological boundaries
• Consulting Services - Experienced engineers and geologists for mission-critical projects

Mine Design

You have your 3D model, now what? Maptek's Mine Design tools provide the ability to consider the geology of your site and design an optimal mine plan to ensure profitability.

Maptek's Mine Design solution includes:

Open Pit Planning Tools

• Vulcan Interactive Surface Road Design - Digital terrain model for roads, rail and pipeline alignment
• Vulcan Drill & Blast Design - Develop drill patterns on pit benches
• BlastLogic - Blast accuracy management system focusing on design and tracking of drill and blast operations
• Vulcan Haulage Profile & Productivity Analysis - A complete set of tools to optimise equipment productivity
• Vulcan Open Pit Mine Planning Tools - Comprehensive set of planning tools for hard rock and stratigraphic applications

Underground Planning Tools

• Vulcan Development & Design - A complete set of tools to design all aspects of an underground mine
• Drill & Blast Design module - Advanced drill and blast tools to ensure reliable material fracturing
• Ventilation module - Ensure adequate air-flow and identify problem areas
• Polygon Reserver module - Short-term scheduling tool for scheduling production by tonnage, grade and material type
• I-Site Laser Scanning Technology - Tools for mapping, geotechnical, geological, design and reconciliation tasks