MINING
ShapeMetriX
BlastMetriX
FragMetriX
ShapeMetriX
Accurate mapping of complex geological formations is crucial for guiding mining operations, yet it can be challenging due to variations in lithology, fault lines, and mineral deposits. Inaccurate data can lead to poor decision-making, impacting the safety and efficiency of mining. Additionally, access restrictions to certain areas due to terrain or safety concerns can limit thorough geological surveys.
ShapeMetriX addresses mining challenges through advanced technologies and precise, reliable data.
It creates high-resolution 3D models of geological formations, capturing complex features for accurate mapping. Using drones, ShapeMetriX accesses difficult-to-reach areas safely, ensuring comprehensive data collection. ShapeMetriX enables informed decisions, enhancing mining safety and efficiency enhances cost-effectiveness of mining operations
Dedicated Features of ShapeMetriX for Mining Operations
Advanced Geological Modeling and Mapping:
Simplify geological analysis with semi-automatic detection of structures and lineaments, customizable contour plots, sectional views, profiles, and depth coloring for clear visualization.
Comprehensive Analysis Tools:
The software integrates powerful analysis tools for discontinuity recognition and modeling, clustering, set spacing distributions, and scanline mapping. Hemispherical plots and depth coloring enhance the understanding of geological features, while adaptable contour plots and a full set of statistics offer detailed insights.
Versatile Data Visualization and Reporting:
ShapeMetriX supports sectional views, profiles, and volumetric measurements, providing clear visualization of geological formations and excavation areas. Customizable reports and data export options (CSV, DXF, OBJ) ensure that valuable information is accessible and easily shared for effective decision-making.
Seamless Integration and Special Features:
The software interfaces with IDS Georadar and Rocscience for enriched geotechnical analysis and includes special features for underground applications. This integration makes it a comprehensive tool for both surface and underground mining operations.
Head over to the Rocscience website to learn about pricing.
BlastMetriX
Suboptimal blasting leads to additional costs for loading, hauling, crushing, and secondary breakage. Besides, there are safety issues to expect that lead to unintended damage to the surrounding area such as equipment, installation, personnel, etc. Mitigating these effects and controlling costs while maintaining effective blasting is a constant challenge.
BlastMetriX is designed to address challenges in mining related to blast design, optimization, and monitoring.
It enables the creation of precise blast designs based on high-resolution 3D models of the terrain, ensuring optimal output and fragmentation. BlastMetriX helps ensuring that blast designs comply with safety regulations, and it minimizes the risk to personnel and equipment.
Dedicated BlastMetriX features for improving mining operations:
Advanced Blast Design and Visualization:
BlastMetriX offers proactive blast design capabilities with minimum burden and profile charts. It features color-coded visualization of burden and detailed analysis of row and interhole distances, including irregularities and heat maps, ensuring precise and effective blast planning.
Comprehensive Data Integration and Import:
The software supports the import and analysis of borehole collars, trajectories, measure-while-drilling data, and geological mapping data from ShapeMetriX. This integration provides a holistic view of the blast site and enhances design accuracy.
Automatic Fragmentation and Volume Analysis:
BlastMetriX includes automatic fragmentation analysis through Fragmenter, providing detailed particle size distributions. It also facilitates volumetric measurements, allowing for effective assessment of blast results and optimization.
Efficient Blast Management and KPI Tracking:
With Commander, BlastMetriX manages blasts and automatically generates and tracks KPIs. The software supports comprehensive data export (CSV, DXF, OBJ) and provides detailed reports, aiding in continuous improvement and quality control.
Head over to the Rocscience website to learn about pricing.
FragMetriX
Its unique combination of 3D spatial and 2D image analysis enables fully automatic assessments of entire muck pile surfaces in a single run. The software is mainly applied in quarry blasting but has been used successfully also in underground mines, tunnelling, as well as for the documentation and quality control of dams and rip-raps. Automatic determination of the particle size distribution of a muck pile surface. The software works for drone images as well as underground.
FragMetriX revolutionizes fragmentation analysis by automatically assessing entire muck piles in a single run.
It generates a detailed particle size distribution plot from thousands of particle measurements, providing both qualitative and quantitative results without user intervention. This streamlined process supports optimal fragmentation and rigorous quality control, and requires no specialized user skills, making it a powerful tool for efficient, accurate fragmentation analysis.
Dedicated FragMetriX features for improving mining operations:
Fully Automated Fragmentation Analysis:
FragMetriX performs comprehensive fragmentation analysis automatically, generating detailed particle size distribution plots from entire muck piles in a single run.
Advanced Particle Size Visualization:
It provides color-coded 3D visualization of particle distribution, with customizable color coding and user-defined analysis zones, allowing for clear evaluation of fragmentation results.
Detailed Statistical Reporting:
FragMetriX offers detailed statistical data, including passing values (x20, x50, x80), histogram distributions and distribution functions, alongside customizable reports and data export options.
Seamless Integration with BlastMetriX:
FragMetriX integrates smoothly with Commander and other software tools, enhancing overall blast management by providing comprehensive, actionable fragmentation reports.
Head over to the Rocscience website to learn about pricing.
