‘The disruption arising from COVID-19 challenged Maptek, like most organisations, to think differently.’ ‘Our technological innovations are matched by the way we enable the use of them from anywhere,’ reflected Oldham. The digital approach allows previously hidden data relationships to be identified and exploited.’ The greatest benefit is found in the ability to connect information to find the “signal within the noise”. ‘Centralised data plays a fundamental role in the digitalisation process. This gives customers access to superior functionality that represents the most effective, productive and integrated approach to tackling a problem.’ ‘Maptek is driving a renewed focus on interoperability between applications, rather than recreating a similar capability in each product suite.
‘They want to push and extend technology to the limits, using the workflows and automations to do the manual data work so they can spend their time on high-end tasks such as interpretation and analysis.’ ‘The new crop of geologists and mining engineers has different expectations of the tools at their disposal,’ Oldham added. ‘The focus on how effectively material is moved has well and truly shifted to technologies that help acquire, manage and process data efficiently to generate value.’ Vulcan users can get basic or advanced reports, charts and fast reserves simply by picking a solid.ĭigital processes and increased automation are key enablers for future mining success, according to Maptek Group Product Manager for Mine Planning, Jesse Oldham. Automatic comparison of multiple surfaces against solids helps planners identify how closely short and mid-term plans have been followed.ĭynamic reserving is a fast, interactive feature that displays reserve information for nominated regions on the fly. Engineers experience a dramatically improved pit design process, reducing the time to proceed from pit optimisation outputs to an actual pit design complete with ramps.Įnd of period reconciliation of volumes is now easier than ever with the updated open pit Compliance tool. Operations see tangible results in greater orebody confidence, fewer wasted drillholes and improved cost-effectiveness.ĭynamic pit design is the goal of the Automated Pit Designer enhanced in Vulcan 2020. With Drillhole Optimiser geologists can accurately assess multiple scenarios and budgets taking into account existing drilling, locations and resource classifications. New in Vulcan 2020, Vulcan Drillhole Optimiser helps exploration projects, open pit and underground operations to confidently develop infill drilling plans that maximise resource recovery. These translate into increased productivity for specific applications – such as geological modelling, automated mine design and grade control – as well as improvement to the mining business in terms of cost efficiencies, where examples include drillhole optimisation and dynamic reserving. Today Vulcan is populated with functionality that provides holistic benefits to modern mining operations. Almost 40 years on from the early borehole modelling tools, Maptek has this week released Vulcan 2020, featuring integrated geology and optimised mine design. Companies prefer to hire those having a degree in engineering or a similar area of study.Aug– Desktop tools that enable mining professionals to interact with their data are the building blocks upon which Maptek innovation was founded. Those seeking this job role should mention on the resume the following skills and abilities – skillful in conducting evaluations of mining sites, design mines mechanical abilities strong communication skills excellent analytical abilities computer skills knowledge of GPS the ability to use math skills, and good management skills. Typical job roles and responsibilities listed on the Mine Engineer Resume include the following – assessing the feasibility and the potential for commercial benefits ascertaining extraction risks managing construction projects, managing budgets training and supervising staff analyzing data, monitoring and evaluating underground performance planning and implementing extraction systems and ensuring that the operations comply with necessary health and safety requirements. A Mine Engineer takes responsibility for ensuring that the underground resources such as metals, oils, and gas are extracted efficiently and safely.