February 25, 2022
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.
November 24, 2021
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.
November 10, 2021
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.
October 29, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
An exploration of grade control
Hear from Cesar Carrasco, Customer Success Manager at Maptek, as he explores his favourite grade control tools to help maximise the value of your deposit.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
“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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
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.
May 24, 2021
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.
May 24, 2021
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.
May 24, 2021
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.
May 24, 2021
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.
May 24, 2021
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.
May 24, 2021
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.
May 24, 2021
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.
May 21, 2021
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.
May 21, 2021
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.
April 7, 2021
Geological Modeling using Machine Learning in a Production Environment
Hear directly from Gretchen Moore, Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer at Sibanye Stillwater, on her experience using DomainMCF to create geological models from Diamond Drill Hole data.
March 31, 2021
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.
March 25, 2021
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.
March 4, 2021
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.
January 18, 2021
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.
January 11, 2021
Vulcan Drillhole Planning – Phase 1
Learn about the first phase of the drillhole planning tool suite introduced in Vulcan 2020.2. Phase one includes Evaluate Drill Density and Create Drill Targets and lays the foundation for future game-changing functionality.
December 23, 2020
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.
November 25, 2020
Towards greater certainty in resource modelling
Machine learning is already providing breakthroughs in rapid, accurate resource modelling. Learn how being transparent about uncertainty actually improves confidence. The recording includes the Q&A from two sessions.
November 18, 2020
How to optimize your drilling program
Better drilling results with less total spending is critical. In this webinar, we examine Drillhole Optimiser, a solution to help your geology team easily develop infill drilling plans that maximize resource recovery for a given budget.
October 29, 2020
Answering the open pit scheduling challenge
Can challenging ourselves to think differently about scheduling pain points provide the key to unlocking new approaches and ultimately success? Our expert panel of mining engineers discuss these issues and more.
October 15, 2020
Underground design conformance 101
Learn how to improve operational efficiency, productivity and safety by analysing your as-builts for design conformance.
September 16, 2020
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.
August 21, 2020
Coal Washability in Vulcan 2020
Coal Washability helps you better understand your coal quality, improving downstream processes such as scheduling. See a detailed overview of the main features of the tool and how it can benefit your operation.
July 29, 2020
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.
July 27, 2020
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).
June 25, 2020
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.
June 19, 2020
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/.
June 17, 2020
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/.
June 2, 2020
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/.
May 28, 2020
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/.
May 26, 2020
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/.
May 19, 2020
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/.
May 14, 2020
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/.
May 7, 2020
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/.
May 7, 2020
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/.
April 29, 2020
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/.
February 4, 2020
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.
December 18, 2019
Webinar: Presenting Data in Vulcan
Most technical staff spend countless hours generating, reviewing and consuming data. This webinar offers tips and tricks on how to enhance your data presentations quickly and effectively in Vulcan.
September 9, 2019
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.
February 15, 2019
Webinar: Rediscover the power of Vulcan for mine geology
When faced with a comprehensive set of mine planning tools, even the most experienced Vulcan user can miss some features. Watch to rediscover key Vulcan tools and how to incorporate them in your geology workflow.
