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Vulcan Mine Planning

Mine Planning Workshop Series: Hands-On Training for Mine Planning Professionals

Join us for a two-day workshop designed to enhance your skills, explore new tools, and make your workday more efficient with Maptek applications.

Led by Amanda Davis, Amanda Wahrer, Jocelyn Mancia and Cameron Baker, Mining Engineers at Maptek, this workshop is designed to help you get the most out of Maptek software and take your mine planning skills to the next level.

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Interested in attending? Fill out the form, and we’ll be in touch with more details about the workshop. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your mine planning skills!

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Agenda - At a Glance:

Session 1: Meet the TeamFree

  • Meet the Maptek team and connect with fellow mine planning professionals.
  • Explore the Mine Planning Road Map with a live Q&A and feedback session.
  • Discover underutilized and newer tools in Vulcan and Evolution through interactive demonstrations.

Session 2: Advanced Training - Maptek Mine Planning RefresherPaid: $700 USD

Dive deeper into advanced techniques and workflows for mine planners with in-depth training led by Amanda D and Amanda W. Topics could include:

  • Vulcan Interface & Workbench - what's new and what mine planners should be using.
  • Short-term production modelling applications.
  • Mine Design tools: Mine Design and Ramp workflows.
  • Scheduling inputs: Mining solids and reserving.
  • Scheduling use cases for short, mid, and long-range planning.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Smart tips and shortcuts to work faster in Vulcan, Evolution, or Vulcan Gantt Scheduler
  • Hands-on training exercises to build skills through collaboration
  • Live Q&A with Maptek experts

Dates & Locations:

  • Golden, CO:
    • Session 1: Meet the Team, April 7, Free - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Session 2: Advanced Training - Maptek Mine Planning Refresher, April 8, (Paid) - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Vancouver, BC (following CIM Connect):
    • Session 1: Meet the Team, May 6, Free - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Session 2: Advanced Training - Maptek Mine Planning Refresher, May 7, (Paid) - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Elko, NV (following Elko Mining Expo):
    • Session 1: Meet the Team, June 3, Free - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Session 2: Advanced Training - Maptek Mine Planning Refresher, June 4, (Paid) - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is ideal for Maptek Vulcan and Evolution users who want to:

  • Refresh their mine design skills after initial training or implementation
  • Learn about new or underutilized tools that can improve workflows
  • Network with peers and Maptek experts

Register By:

  • April 3, 2026 for Golden location
  • April 29, 2026 for Vancouver location
  • May 27, 2026 for Elko location

Interested in attending? Fill out the form, and we’ll be in touch with more details about the workshop. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your mine planning skills!

Meet Your Trainers:

Amanda Davis, Engineering Manager, Maptek

Amanda Davis is an experienced Technical Services Manager and Engineer who has spent over 16 years applying her expertise at Maptek. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering with a minor in Business and Economics from the Colorado School of Mines.

Amanda’s strong foundation comes from her field experience in underground hard rock and coal, where she managed tasks such as underground surveying, ore control, mine expansion design, and 3D modeling and optimization. Her core passion lies in resource optimization for both open pit and underground operations, alongside production ore control and reconciliation.

In her current role, she is a vital technical mentor for Maptek staff and delivers essential technical support and implementation guidance to a wide range of Maptek North America clients.

Amanda Wahrer, Mining Engineer III, Maptek

Amanda Wahrer is a Mining Engineer III with focus areas in scheduling and mine planning. In addition to her main roles as a trainer and consultant for Vulcan and Evolution topics, she serves as the Technical Lead for the Open Pit workspace with Maptek’s Product Strategy team.

In this role she leads an internal global steering committee to prioritise feature enhancements based on client input. Amanda W graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a B.S. in Mining Engineering.

Prior to joining Maptek, Amanda spent the first 8 years of her career working for Kinross Gold Corp in production at gold mines both domestically and internationally with a focus in short term planning.

Jocelyn Mancia, Mining Engineer III, Maptek

Jocelyn Mancia is a Mining Engineer III with Maptek Technical Services. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mining and Minerals Engineering, along with a minor in Geoscience, from Virginia Tech.

In her role, Jocelyn delivers expert technical support, training, and on-site implementation services to Maptek clients, with a focus on Mine Planning, Geologic Mapping, and Drill & Blast solutions

She is committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring clients achieve successful outcomes through effective technical engagement.

Cameron Baker, Mining Engineer II, Maptek

Cameron Baker is a Mining Engineer II with focus on scheduling and mining planning. Cameron graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a B.S in Mining Engineering.

Cameron’s foundation comes from field experience in open pit hard rock mining where he managed tasks such as ore control, short range planning, mine design expansion, and pit optimization.

His current role within Maptek helps deliver essential technical support, training, and consultation guidance to a wide range of Maptek North American clients.

Upcoming Workshops

Can’t make it to Golden, Vancouver, or Elko? Stay tuned for more upcoming workshops in 2026! Details will be announced soon, so keep an eye out for more opportunities to enhance your mine planning expertise.

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