
Fragmentation Risks
Fragmentation is a critical aspect of surface mining operations, affecting excavation and loading efficiency, as well as the recovery of valuable minerals. However, mine operators continue to struggle with boulders and their impact on operations, including secondary blasting and potential ore losses from fines generation.

Blast timing using electronic detonators – what delay values to choose?
The flexibility in programming electronic detonators, the accuracy of modern electronic detonators and their ability to fire at exceptionally long delays compared to pyrotechnic detonators has provided some dilemma to users concerning their choice of delays when designing the timing for a blast. Coupled to this complexity are advanced software tools for designing and analysing blast timing designs, which are often not used to their full capability.

Simplify your modelling process – Modelling Manager
The Modelling Manager provides a structured and automated framework for building an entire geological model and defining how all the different units interact with each other to form the final triangulation surfaces and solids (volumes).

Simplify your modelling process – Loading data in Vulcan GeologyCore
Learn how you can load data into Vulcan GeologyCore by simply dragging and dropping, use the Load Vulcan Data option to bring in Vulcan files en masse, and visualise your data in the interface. Next video – Working with Vulcan data

Simplify your modelling process – Working with Vulcan data
Find out about how easy it is to load and view Vulcan design data, geotechnical databases, and other Vulcan geological projects in Vulcan GeologyCore. Next video – Validating data

Simplify your modelling process – Validating data
See how Vulcan GeologyCore’s visualisation and validation tools help you quickly identify and correct consistency errors in your drillhole database, giving you confidence data is consistent and free from errors before you generate your geological models. Next video – Domain rules

Simplify your modelling process – Domain rules
The key to a good geological model involves domaining decisions at a scale applicable to your final model. Learn how to prepare your domains for modelling using the Domain Manager in Vulcan GeologyCore. Next video – Grade-based domains and charting options

Simplify your modelling process – Grade-based domains and charting options
It is easy to quickly set up your domains based on grade cutoffs in the Vulcan GeologyCore Domain Manager. Learn how and check out more of the platform’s powerful charting options. Next video – Manual domain flagging

Simplify your modelling process – Vein modelling
Once you’re happy with the way your drillholes are domained, you can use those domains to create a vein model in Vulcan GeologyCore. See how to select drillhole data, set legends, and work with CAD data, action planes and controls such as relimiting in the Vein Modeller. Next video – DomainMCF modelling

Simplify your modelling process – DomainMCF modelling
Find out how to prepare your data and generate models using machine learning in the cloud. Gain insight into preparing data with the Domain Manager, and then modelling domains and grade trends using DomainMCF.
Next video – Implicit modelling

Simplify your modelling process – Manual domain flagging
Specialist Geologist Dan Owen takes you through improvements to the manual domaining process in Vulcan GeologyCore 2022.1. Get to know the streamlined Domain Manager and easy-to-follow flagging workflow.
Next video – Vein modelling

Simplify your modelling process – Implicit modelling
Get to know Vulcan GeologyCore’s powerful implicit modelling. Understand the advanced options available, remodel surfaces, use fine controls and see how to model by grade. Next video – Publish your Geological Model

How DomainMCF can improve mine operations
See how using machine learning to generate blocks models improves productivity through faster decision making. A case history demonstrates the way DomainMCF quickly generates models, allowing you to interrogate and analyse alternative interpretations.

Customising the Maptek Workbench
New Customisation features make it easier than ever to personalise your Maptek Workbench interface. Move and add items within menus and the ribbon, configure visual properties and hotkeys, and choose which tools are visible in the Quick Launch and Start Page.

Vulcan Interactive Cut Planner – Working with Triangulations
It’s vital for short-range planners to be able to clearly communicate mine plans. Learn how Vulcan Interactive Cut Planner is capable of cutting triangulations directly, which allows for more accurate volume and tonnage calculations, as well as easier-to-understand visuals for your audience.

Vulcan GeologyCore 2022.1 – Streamlined geological domaining
Vulcan GeologyCore offers streamlined domaining for more powerful modelling. Experience simplified domain coding and rule repeatability, better visualisation, and the ability to work with CAD data, blastholes and planned drillholes.

Vulcan drillhole planning
Learn how to use Vulcan drillhole planning tools to output expected contacts to the exploration team, how to holistically utilise assay data, geologic solids and resource models to get the most out of your drill programs, and explore how to evaluate drill density and create drill targets, providing a clear indication of where to focus drillhole planning.

Vulcan underground digital mapping
Vulcan FaceMapper can provide geologists more time to review data and make critical interpretations about the ore system, which has the potential to impact decisions made in the production environment. Learn about its customised data mapping workflow, up-to-date data integrated with Vulcan, detailed face mapping, data files accessible on tablet and reviewing geological observations spatially in real time.

Maptek Workflows 4 – Creating a PointStudio workflow
See how to create a basic PointStudio workflow made up of menu command options to filter scans and create a surface. Part 5

Maptek Workflows 3 – Data input methods
Find out about the different methods of data inputs for Maptek Workflows and the relevant situations for each tool. Part 4

Maptek Workflows 2 – Planning and preparation
Learn about what you need to consider before starting a Maptek Workflow and how to plan out the order of events. Part 3

Maptek Workflows 1 – Introducing Maptek Workflows
A Maptek Workflow is a series of application commands run in sequence to perform regular tasks. Understand the benefits using workflows and how to get started. Part 2

Vulcan GeologyCore Workflows
Find out how Vulcan GeologyCore streamlines the process of generating geological models, providing a simple and seamless way of importing and validating drillhole data, defining geological domains and then generating and publishing the model. Repeatable steps mean you can easily experiment with changes to your domains and see the effect on your model.

Maptek Haul Road Tools
Maptek Haul Road Tools allows operations to report on haul road compliance quickly, accurately and visually, allowing clear communication through to production of where improvements are necessary to facilitate changes to design which can improve mine processes and safety outcomes.

Stratigraphic modelling
Vulcan GeologyCore provides an interactive environment to easily and confidently model your geology, including stratigraphic deposits. Learn about accessing the software, integration with your Vulcan workflow, stratigraphic unit statistics, stratigraphic correlations and rule-based domain definition, and stratigraphic models.

Narrow vein orebody modelling
Vulcan GeologyCore provides an interactive environment to easily and confidently model your geology. Find out how to get started, with a focus on setting up Vulcan GeologyCore to model narrow vein deposits. We cover accessing the software, integration with your Vulcan workflow, domain statistics, manual and rule-based domain definition, and implicit and DomainMCF geological models.

Disseminated Geological Models
Vulcan GeologyCore provides an interactive environment to easily and confidently model your geology. This session focuses on ways Vulcan GeologyCore can add value to disseminated orebody modelling. Learn about accessing the software, integration with Vulcan workflows, introduction to Domain Statistics and Definition, and generating implicit and DomainMCF geological models.

BlastLogic 2021 – Streamlining drilling data entry, validation and visualisation
BlastLogic 2021 delivers another important step forward in helping mines digitise drill and blast, with new tablet drilling data entry, streamlined validation workflows, enhanced visualisation and a fresh ribbon interface.

Drillhole Planning with Dan Part 4 – Underground production diamond drill design
See how to create a production-focused underground diamond drill plan using the Create Drillholes tool in Vulcan. Part 5

Drillhole Planning with Dan Part 3 – Life-of-mine conceptual drill design
Learn how to use the new Create Drillholes tool in Vulcan to generate a life-of-mine conceptual drill design. Part 4

Drillhole Planning with Dan Part 2 – Drill Rig Setup Specification
Drill Rig Setup Specification lets you create a specification file that can be used in the Create Drillholes or Edit Drillholes tools to quickly and easily adjust the collar positions to align with underground drill rig setup constraints provided by drilling contractors. Part 3

Drillhole Planning with Dan Part 1 – Deviation Calculation Manager
Drillholes are rarely straight – torque and rotation of drill bits, and the rock material itself, can cause them to deviate. Vulcan lets you analyse your existing drillholes and calculate the average deviation rates to inform your drillhole planning. Part 2

Maptek scanners through the years: A transformation
Maptek laser scanners and PointStudio software have helped mining professionals visualise their point-cloud data for over 20 years! For our 40th anniversary, we honour that history with a laser scan of downtown Vancouver at sunset. Experience a breathtaking Vancouver visual brought to life by some of our latest imaging and scanning technologies.

How one of the world’s largest underground copper mines mitigates and manages risk
Matt Sullivan, Senior Technical Expert and Strategic Geomechanical Specialist at PT Freeport Indonesia, shares his experience with underground solutions. Specifically, how PT Freeport Indonesia utilises advanced technology to mitigate and manage risk at one of the largest underground copper mining complexes in the world.

The journey from paper to digital mapping
Hear from our panel of diverse industry professionals as they discuss their journey from paper to digital mapping, covering mapping practices and their views on digital mapping in the field. Maptek Geologist Maureen Moore hosts Terry Pavlis from the University of Texas, Ryan Pinguely from OceanaGold, and Nick Vetz and Mackenzie Sorensen from Rio Tinto Kennecott.

How to successfully establish business value with DomainMCF for geological modelling
Take a journey through DomainMCF, Maptek’s new machine learning application for domain modelling, and experience a proven customer success model for evaluating this exciting new technology with Early Access industry partners. See how you can benefit from the latest Maptek solution and whether your challenging geological data might be a good fit.

Past, present, and future of data interoperability
As demand for mineral resources continues to grow, so does the importance of data interoperability at mine sites. Watch this webinar to hear Nick Venter, US Director of Sales at Maptek, and Jesse Oldham, Global Product Strategy Manager at Maptek, discuss the interoperability of Maptek products.

Using drill & blast data to drive intelligent decisions
Hear from Sawyer Schrader, Mining Engineer at Maptek, as he demonstrates how to drive intelligent decision making at mine sites by utilising results from a drill and blast management solution like Maptek BlastLogic. See how these results can drive proactive decisions, improve efficiency, and save your company money with minimal disruption to your site and blasting workflows.

Application of DomainMCF to marble quality classification
This presentation applies DomainMCF to model the spatial distribution of marble quality parameters from an operational marble quarry in northeastern Greece. Learn how machine learning systems take advantage of the computing power of personal, embedded and cloud systems to rapidly build models of real processes, and how the results compare to those produced by a conventional estimation method.

Best practices in grade control and reconciliation
Understanding grade distribution, optimising mining selectivity and controlling mining dilution and losses through good grade control routines are essential for achieving the mine plan. Hear from industry experts from SRK and Maptek who discuss best practices in grade control and reconciliation, and how effective reporting mechanisms can help improve business performance.

British mining renaissance and the future of battery minerals
Mineral extraction will play a crucial role in the coming energy transition with demand for lithium projected to rise nearly 1000% by 2050. It is vital that these minerals are extracted in a responsible manner. Hear how Cornish Lithium is exploring for lithium in the south west of England, aiming to extract mineral resources using new technologies in the most environmentally responsible way possible.

Hutton’s Unconformity: The father of geology (now in 3D)
James Hutton devoted his scientific knowledge, powers of observation and philosophical mind to the new subject of ‘geology’. Where past theologians had estimated the earth to be thousands of years old, Hutton was first to determine that the Earth was millions of years old and continually being formed. Learn about the history of geological thinking and the tremendous developments made by Hutton in the development of modern geology.

The minerals business of the Bronze Age: Origins of geopolitical and economic power struggles
The Bronze Era was characterised by an expanding cultural universe of opulence, differentiation between rich and poor, contacts amongst nations and sagas of violence and drama. Access to tin, a relatively scarce metal used in the production of bronze, was a trading priority during that period. Hear how the close of the Bronze age led to voyages of discovery across the world, opening up new long-distance commercial contacts between traders.

“Bigger isn’t always better”- Alternative mining approaches for narrow vein orebodies
Selection of development fleet and excavation dimensions can have a significant effect on project capital and operating costs for narrower orebodies. Hear how smaller, narrow vein specific equipment and methods allow mechanised mining to be selective and cost-effective, with case studies showing how a low volume approach has provided the opportunity to significantly change project metrics and viability.

Accurate, real-time production performance tracking and visualisation
A holistic approach to tracking and modelling production performance with Maptek material tracking closes the loop through effective, real time reconciliation of inventory and qualities through mining, blending and processing stages. Learn the insights you can gain from a graphical view of the status of the mine, alongside performance metrics against plans and goals.

How OHMS uses remote laser scanned discontinuity data for key block analysis
Laser scanning on rock slopes at the Pilanesberg Platinum mine revealed that the orientation of the wall relative to discontinuity sets yielded incomplete structural data, leading to potentially biased discontinuity mapping. This presentation shows how the orientation bias was identified and resolved, to ensure that the structural database was complete and effective in identifying and quantifying the slope stability hazard.

What can improving your golf game teach us about mine optimisation?
Optimisation is often referenced in mining solutions. But what does optimisation really mean, and how can it be applied to everyday problems? We unpack the mechanics of the average golf game and show how we apply optimisation techniques to improve results, before applying our learnings in the dynamic mining environment.

Conformance to plan in the underground environment
Collecting contextually correct and accurate data, and reporting it in near real time presents logistical and practical challenges in a ‘dark’ mine. Learn how the latest technology identifies and eliminates process bottlenecks, and how true connection between orebody knowledge, production and safety enables conformance to plan.

Machine learning and cloud computing frameworks in engineering
DomainMCF applies machine learning to revolutionise modelling of domain boundaries. Parallel Maptek machine learning and cloud compute framework projects in the engineering space are also delivering outstanding results for underground stope orientation, blast design optimisation and resource levelling allocation.

The 5 Ws of optimisation – Who, What, When, Where, Why (and How)
Artificial intelligence and optimisation methods are the new paradigm for handling complex optimisation problems. Find out why these techniques are the best fit for integrated planning and decision-support systems such as drill & blast, scheduling and beyond, where multiple constraints are being imposed on a mining problem.

How MAXTA digital mine-to-mill and pit-to-port software sustains mine value chain optimisation
Watch this webinar to learn how digital twin technology enables machine learning to feed back actual mine and plant performance in operational decision making. PETRA’s MAXTA software portal allows access to a suite of applications along the entire value chain for improving geometallurgical prediction, simulating drill and blast performance and optimising plant set points to maximise ore recovery.

Extending the orbit for on-earth extreme environment mineral explorers
Watch this webinar to hear about Fleet Space Technologies role in the Seven Sisters mission, and how challenges in space are already being applied to on-Earth exploration via passive seismic tomography sensing techniques. Discover the exciting results arising from how mining companies use the new ‘cereal box-sized’ nanosatellites to identify vast, remote areas for exploration.

Good technology speaks for itself
Accurate site survey drives safe, productive operations and guides adherence to plan, minimising unforeseen costs. Efficient collection and reporting of data must consider the contextual needs of the teams who use it. Hear from our panel about how the ideal technology partnership arms survey professionals to exceed their goals.

An award-winning approach to going digital in underground mining
The introduction of electronic devices underground has changed the way we work. At Anglo American, this means a wide range of production, safety and environmental data is now available at operators’ fingertips. Learn how this improved communications and removed paper forms, assisting Anglo American’s transformation roadmap.

Producing complex financial models for an open cut multi-element operation
Explore a mine planning workflow that starts with pit optimisation and automated pit design in Vulcan that flows into pit staging and scheduling with haulage in Evolution. Learn how Havilah Resources applies Maptek software technology to produce complex financial models for their open cut copper-gold operation.

Geological modelling – a journey to the future
Maptek was founded on developing smart tools to help geologists. Forty years on a new, single interface to geological modelling allows us to consider geology and mining workflows as one continuous ecosystem. The new approach melds technologies and compute frameworks to deliver benefits for geologists and engineers alike.

Integration – The future of geological modelling
Take a first look at our new, integrated modelling solution—Vulcan GeologyCore. With a dynamic interface and streamlined workflow, it’s easy to test different domaining scenarios and see live statistics, giving you confidence in the data before sending it to an implicit modelling or machine learning engine.

Learn about the BlastLogic Tablet Online Training course
Streamline drill & blast design, tracking and analysis with the Maptek Online Training BlastLogic Tablet course. Learn more here.

Integrated lidar and drone technologies for mine survey
Capturing, processing and applying data from inaccessible areas is now easier than ever thanks to the partnership between Maptek and Emesent. Leveraging technologies to better capture data from inaccessible areas, including beyond-line-of-sight and GPS-denied environments, and efficiently processing the data using custom workflows generates more accurate information for decision making.

Getting better mining insights
Capturing, processing and applying data from inaccessible areas is now easier than ever thanks to the partnership between Maptek PointStudio and Emesent Hovermap.
In this webinar we’ll show you how to leverage these technologies to better capture data from previously inaccessible areas, including beyond-visual-line-of-sight and in GPS-denied environments such as stopes, orepasses, and raises. You’ll also learn how to efficiently process the data using custom workflows to generate more accurate information for decision making.
Hosted by Maptek and Emesent.

Harnessing deposit complexity
Deposits are complex by nature, but a lack of time and resources prevents us from interpreting their richness and complexity in full. This open-forum webinar discusses the modern domain modelling challenges geologists are facing today, and how harnessing technology is key to overcoming them.

Evolution 2021 Faster scheduling, easier multitasking and smart tool windows
Enjoy seamless integration with other Maptek products, interactive waypoint creation and speed improvements for creating complex schedules and haulage setups in Evolution 2021. Tool windows are now intelligently shown, simplifying your working experience.

Learn about the Block Model Reserves Online Training course
Sharpen your block model reserving skills with this Maptek Online Training course. See how to quickly prove the value of your deposit and substantiate your mine design. Learn more here.

Vein modelling workflows
Explore a new way of modelling narrow vein deposits using real-world data – an efficient process to combine a drillhole dataset, digital terrain model and other geophysical data into a 3D vein solid. This new approach demonstrates data management and geological modelling features that will form a part of our exciting in-development core geology toolset.

Vulcan Steep Horizon Modeller
Vulcan Steep Horizon Modeller, previously known as the Vulcan Vein Modeller, has been rewritten to offer an enhanced solution for modelling multiple stratigraphically related horizons or individual non-stratigraphically related horizons directly from drilling or composite databases using drillholes approaching orebodies from any direction or at any orientation.

Learn about the Data Analyser Basics Online Training course
Data Analyser Basics, available through Maptek Online Training, teaches how to use the advanced, intuitive, Vulcan Data Analyser tools for understanding geological and analytical data. Learn more here.

Learn about the Block Model Modifications Online Training course
The Maptek Online Training Block Model Modifications course teaches techniques for modifying existing block models, including flagging blocks, composing block calculation files, combining block models, and editing their structure. Learn more here.

Introducing: CAD feature coding
The new Feature option in the CAD digitisation tools allows for greater customisation and project organisation. Combine object properties such as colour, line thickness and stipple pattern, along with user-specified attributes, into a named feature that can then be applied to objects in one operation.

Introducing: Discontinuity attributes
PointStudio 2020 streamlines your workflow by allowing new discontinuities created with the query, smart query or extract discontinuities tools to automatically have specified default attribute values. Discontinuity attributes can also be applied or amended for any discontinuity or discontinuity set with existing project data.

Is geomorphic reclamation better than traditional?
This webinar will show you the main reasons why geomorphic reclamation is worth planning for from the onset regardless of topography and operation size. Tune in to find out why geomorphic reclamation is better than traditional reclamation in some cases.

Market yourself as a mining industry professional and gain valuable interview skills
Looking for a job in the mining industry? This webinar will give you an insight into what employers are currently looking for from potential employees, and teach you skills to land your dream job in the mining industry.

Introducing Vulcan Drillhole Optimiser
Vulcan Drillhole Optimiser provides a faster, better method for geology teams planning infill drilling programs by allowing them to work more productively. Mine management can review and choose from different budget options to meet the needs of their operation.

The 3 ingredients for robust geologic models: Thought, culture, and tech
To create a model with greater accuracy, mine sites need to create a culture with a compromise between technological tools and proper geologic thought. In this webinar, we will discuss the value of applying geologic thought in your modeling process and provide you with recommendations to get there.

Machine learning for resource modelling
This webinar outlines the power and functionality of DomainMCF for resource modelling. A short video is followed by the Q&A session from the APAC-Americas session (from 16:05), and then the Europe, Middle East and African session questions (from 54:40).

Strategic scheduling in the face of uncertainty
It is essential to build and evaluate a variety of mine scenarios to ensure you provide the best value to shareholders. Maptek has developed Evolution Strategy to help planners create optimized schedules within practical mining constraints that can be effectively communicated to both the boardroom and operations.

Introducing: Tablet-based inventory management
BlastLogic 2020 enables inventory management through the tablet device, allowing the easy check-in and check-out of explosive consumables and bulk explosives to specific blasts in the field, facilitating data-driven decision making, and providing a full audit trail of inventory movements.

Is mapping the basics still worth it?
Mapping plays a crucial role in every mining operation and at every stage of the mining cycle. So crucial in fact, that without proper mapping practices, an entire operation could be at risk to fail. This webinar illustrates the connection between mapping lithology, structure, alteration, and mineralization and the success of your operation across the mining cycle.

Enhanced narrow vein modelling
The nature of narrow vein deposits has traditionally made modelling them a challenge. Enhancements to Maptek Eureka make it easy to rapidly build valid vein solids which can be used in block models for mine planning and reserving. See how the intuitive tools and display allow you to be as interactive and creative as you like. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Open your eyes to the possibilities of Python scripting
Using scripting to automate processes or work with large arrays of data is not new, but the perception that Python is complex to set up and run means people may be missing out on the benefits. Discover the benefits of automating repetitive processes and how access to the Vulcan library allows you to interrogate, analyse and extend the value of your project data for creating custom solutions. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Processing and modelling workflows for point cloud data – Americas
Automated processing of spatial survey data helps generate results fast. See a demonstration of example workflows that can help you work more efficiently and effectively. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Optimise on pit design with Vulcan
Understand the value of your deposit without the need to export data to third-party software. See how to automatically generate pit designs with ramps, create pit surfaces and solids, and reserve on-the-fly. Discover a dynamic engineering process that reduces manual work and results in optimal pit designs. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Validation for grade control block models – Americas
Want to understand the importance of ensuring your grade control block model is properly validated and how streamlining processes provides greater confidence in your grade control? This webinar outlines how you can efficiently apply the latest automated processes in Vulcan to maximise the value of your operation by making sure grade control polygons truly represent geology. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Maximise project value with Evolution Strategy
Evolution Strategy is the ideal solution for running scenarios based on cut-off grade optimisation and sequencing to maximise NPV. Learn how Evolution models multi-process, multi-mine operations with multiple constraints to deliver high-value schedules for mining to plan. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Inter-Ramp Compliance reporting for safer mining – Americas
Learn how you can quickly check compliance of catch bench widths, inter-ramp slope angles and overall bench slope angles for safer excavation. The new Inter-Ramp Compliance tool helps you determine if parameters need to be adjusted for safe, economical mining. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Explore the scheduling flexibility of Evolution Epoch 21 + 7
Take your scheduling to the next level with Evolution Epoch for short term planning. Learn how you can efficiently manage multiple mining activities, tasks and equipment, and apply different types of dependencies, all within a flexible environment for defining mining sequences. A live dashboard for analysing multiple sequences to guide the execution level, and data integration between Evolution and Vulcan are just two of the benefits of the Maptek approach. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Validation for grade control block models
Want to understand the importance of ensuring your grade control block model is properly validated and how streamlining processes provides greater confidence in your grade control? This webinar outlines how you can efficiently apply the latest automated processes in Vulcan to maximise the value of your operation by making sure grade control polygons truly represent geology. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Processing and modelling workflows for point cloud data
Automated processing of spatial survey data helps generate results fast. See a demonstration of example workflows that can help you work more efficiently and effectively. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Inter-Ramp Compliance reporting for safer mining
Learn how you can quickly check compliance of catch bench widths, inter-ramp slope angles and overall bench slope angles for safer excavation. The new Inter-Ramp Compliance tool helps you determine if parameters need to be adjusted for safe, economical mining. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Innovative charge design – Americas
BlastLogic supports engineering workflows, reduces downtime and enables data-driven decision making. See how an innovative approach to charge design allows for dynamic changes in the field based on observations of pit conditions. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

Innovative charge design
BlastLogic supports engineering workflows, reduces downtime and enables data-driven decision making. See how an innovative approach to charge design allows for dynamic changes in the field based on observations of pit conditions. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.

What’s new in Evolution 6.2
Evolution 6.2 now supports reserving functionality directly inside Evolution, automated engine testing, real-time resource assignment, a condensed resource Gantt view and an Advanced Equipment Downrating feature. Evolution 6.2 also includes stability improvements, bug fixes and improved MIK support. Download the latest version of Evolution from the workbench today.

What’s new in Vulcan 12.0.3
Vulcan 12.0.3 supports the new GDA2020 coordinates system to help Australian users account for continental drift and features improvements to Vulcan Data Analyser, Compliance, Short Term Planner, HARP Run of Mine and Washability. Download the latest version from your Maptek Account, or the Users Area now.

Learn about the Block Model Import Export Online Training course
The Maptek Online Training Block Model Import and Export course teaches how to import block models from ASCII files, CSV files, Datamine, MineSight, or Whittle into Vulcan. Export block model files from Vulcan to Whittle, ASCII or CSV. Discover how to determine the import parameters from your ASCII, or CSV files, with several interactive query techniques. Learn more here.

Rediscover the power of Vulcan for mine geology – Part II
Geologists Steve Sullivan and Lance Steel showcase some of their favourite Vulcan features to streamline your modelling practices. Learn about importing aerial and satellite imagery, drift analysis, viewing composite data, declustering and contact profile analysis.

Learn about the Block Model Viewing Online Training course
The Block Model Viewing course, available from Maptek Online Training, gives geologists and mining engineers the skills they need to dynamically view and query block models – and tips to streamline workflows. Learn more here.

Learn about the Block Model Essentials Online Training course
The Maptek Online Training Block Model Essentials course teaches the basics of Vulcan Block Models, their structure, legends, and selection criteria. Learn more here.

Webinar: Integrating mine planning across the value chain
Learn how to unleash the capacity of PETRA MAXTA digital twin models by dynamically updating your mine plans using historical production data. Seamless integration of this performance data with Maptek Vulcan can improve productivity at your operation.

Tips and Tricks: Bring dynamic external data into your mine designs
Learn how to use the Intelligent Objects function. Bring in dynamic, up-to-date data on stockpile levels or equipment positions in your Vulcan mine designs. Find out more about Maptek Training here.

Tips and Tricks: Customise your Vulcan preferences
Learn how to set up Vulcan just the way you like it. In this video, Nosipho Ntatleng shows you how to adjust some of the most popular Vulcan preferences. Find out more about Maptek Training here.

Introducing: Display ellipsoid sample selection
New ellipsoid display dynamically updates the samples that will be selected for use in grade estimation as the ellipsoid boundary changes. (more…)

Tips and Tricks: Advanced snapping
Do you regularly create mine designs in Vulcan? Save time and improve precision with some handy ways to add new points to existing data. Learn more about Maptek Training here.

Tips and Tricks: Using a Command List to streamline labelling dip and strike for triangulations
Workbench Command Lists can streamline processes such as labelling dip and strike for triangulations into simple, automated workflows. Find out more about how to label dip and strike in Vulcan here.

Tips and Tricks: Labelling dip and strike for triangulations
See how easy it is to label dip and strike for triangulations in Vulcan. See how to streamline this using a Command List here.

Learn about the Introduction to Vulcan Online Training course
Learn about the Introduction to Vulcan Maptek Online Training course. This comprehensive course provides you with all the basic skills you need to analyse exploration data, build triangulation models, and design your mine. Learn more here.

Learn about the Getting Started with Design Data Online Training course
The Getting Started with Design Data course, available through Maptek Online Training, teaches you how to create, modify, and analyse Vulcan design data. Learn more here.

Python Scripting for Vulcan
Python Scripting for Vulcan can automate repetitive tasks, save time and create repeatable workflows. Learn how to use Python to read and write files in a directory, manipulate block models and Isis databases and create your own panels to select and manipulate Vulcan objects.

Learn about the Getting Started with Drillholes and Databases Online Training course
The Getting Started with Drillholes and Databases course, available through Maptek Online Training, teaches the fundamentals of Vulcan Drillhole and Database creation, validation and visualisation. Learn more here.

Learn about the Vulcan Essentials Mini-Course
The Vulcan Essentials Mini-Course, available through Maptek Online Training, will help customers get to know the fundamentals of Vulcan. Learn more here.

Training the trainers
Professors from some of North America’s top technical universities discuss the benefits of the Maptek Train the Trainers program for them and their students. Learn more here.

BlastLogic charge rule scripting
The latest update to BlastLogic includes features which allow users to quickly build charge rules scripts and edit and interactively debug them using an external integrated (more…)

Introducing 3D Geological Sculpting
Vulcan 3D Geological Sculpting gives users ultimate interactive control to modify solids and surfaces in freehand mode by pinching and smoothing to better represent (more…)

Introducing Vulcan Grade Control Optimiser
Making decisions on ore and waste is a huge responsibility. Software that automatically defines optimised polygons and runs multiple scenarios saves time and helps prevent (more…)

Learn about the Getting Started with Orebody Modelling Online Training course
The Getting Started with Orebody Modelling course, available through Maptek Online Training, teaches best practices for creating triangulations in Vulcan. Learn more here.

What is Maptek Online Training?
Find out about how you can undertake professional development at your own pace and convenience with easy to access, economical Maptek Online Training. Learn more here.

Introducing I-Site Drive
I-Site Drive continuously acquires data with recommended I-Site laser scanner mounted on a moving vehicle. (more…)