MINING SOFTWARE long-standing technology partnerships for GIM Suite ,” Atkins said . “ This ensures the transfer of geoscientific data is seamless , and safeguards data integrity and business rules , between GIM Suite and third-party software used by our customers .”
Outside of the REST API , upgrades to GIM Suite that occurred in 2024 focused on extending capabilities further into the web and mobile environment , with enhancements in drill hole logging , workspace management and more . acQuire ’ s environmental data management solution , EnviroSys , received enhancements to enable users to monitor , assess and report on environmental compliance more efficiently , with improvements made across sample management , data loading and data feeds and field data collection .
Insite , acQuire ’ s social performance data management solution , also received regular upgrades to continually enhance the user experience when managing social compliance information , the company says .
Integrated modelling , planning and simulation
ThreeDify ’ s GeoMine platform benefitted from new updates in 2024 , all of which were designed to generate actionable insights from massive datasets .
ThreeDify GeoMine is a fully integrated , all-inone platform to process these datasets with speed and accuracy . It offers tools for geological modeling , mine optimisation , design and scheduling , haulage simulation and predictive analytics , according to the company , empowering users to make data-driven decisions to boost operational efficiency .
The GeoMine platform comprises 20 integrated yet independently licensed modules , ensuring that , for instance , geological modelling , mine planning and simulation are linked to enable users to evaluate geological uncertainties , environmental , social and governance goals or greenhouse gas emission reduction variables .
The company told IM : “ GeoMine ’ s integrated approach to technical and economic modelling transforms mining decision making . The platform facilitates scenario analysis and optimisation by integrating geospatial , operational and economic factors . It allows users to evaluate system-level trade-offs between mining efficiency , energy consumption , emissions and financial performance , accelerating the adoption of sustainable mining strategies .”
In terms of decarbonisation initiatives , the company recently started looking at customer feedback around the need for customised configuration files to meet unique mining operation requirements in this area .
GeoMine-DigiSIM addresses this challenge with integrated resource modelling , mine planning and simulation tools that require minimal or no customisation , the company says . Designed to adapt to mines of any type , size , or location , GeoMine-DigiSIM seamlessly interfaces with GeoMine ' s geological modelling and mine planning modules , with changes in mine design automatically propagated to the simulation module . This also allows the results to directly inform the planning system for iterative improvements .
“ This systematic approach accelerates the circular analysis of mine haulage systems and their impacts on the mining value chain ,” ThreeDify says . “ It helps advance the industry toward zero waste and higher ESG / GHG emission reduction performance .”
A range of new modules and features were added to GeoMine recently .
GeoMine v6.5 expanded its block model universe to 2^40 x 2^40 x 2^40 ( 1 trillion x 1 trillion x 1 trillion ) blocks , with ThreeDify saying the “ astronomical scalability ” eliminates concerns with incorrect block model placement and enables the integration and simultaneous optimisation of multiple satellite deposits . “ Furthermore , this evolution provides a robust foundation for advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning , facilitating seamless data analysis and actionable insights for tackling complex mining challenges ,” it added . GeoMine leverages AI and machine learning not as isolated tools but as integral components of its ecosystem , streamlining processes and enabling real-time data analysis , pattern recognition and optimisation across various mining processes . For example , GeoMine- OreChaser empowers geologists and investors to optimise infill drilling strategies , enhancing resource conversion while maintaining budgetary efficiency , the company claims .
GeoMine-OreController is designed for openpit grade control , optimising and sequencing truck-by-truck dig-units using 3D blast movement modelling to minimise dilution and ore losses . OreController v2.0 introduces new optimisation options , incorporating measured material displacement data for improved mapping from pre- to post-blast states . Its fine-grained classification ( eg 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 m ) complements sensors on shovels built to determine if an entire shovel payload is ore or waste , further enhancing resource recovery and reducing dilution or ore losses . “ Ongoing developments focus on AI and machine learning to better predict and control rock fragmentations and blast movements ,” the company added .
The cloud-based ThreeDify GeoBase solution is a 3D drill and blast hole database platform to facilitate logging , visualisation , QA / QC , sharing and versioning of drill and blast holes . GeoBase ’ s real-time blast hole analytics API , underpinned by a MWD database , enables advanced AI and machine-learning applications , unlocking the potential of real-time data , ThreeDify says .
Last year also saw significant advancements in GeoMine ’ s capabilities for drill and blast designs with two new modules : GeoMine-QuickRing and GeoMine-QuickPattern . The former introduces a rapid drill and blast ring designer for underground blasting , supporting both automatic and interactive modes ; the latter is built for open-pit blast planners to provide rapid blast pattern and pre-split hole design capabilities . More widely , ThreeDify says it remains committed to refining its core technology and
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