Mining Software Articles
Independent, technical deep-dives on mining software workflows, data architecture, and operational technology. Each article follows a maturity model from foundational systems to dynamic orchestration.
Concurrent ESG Optimisation: Embedding Carbon into the Mine Plan
How mine planning software embeds carbon costs into pit optimisation, moving ESG from retrospective reporting to concurrent engineering.
Evaluating Drill Program Management Software
Rig schedules, sample chain of custody, and contractor invoices are three jobs. Here is what an exploration manager should check before buying a system to run them.
Evaluating ESG and EHS Compliance Software for Mining
Permits, incidents, emissions, audits: what an ESG and EHS platform must hold for mining, and what to check before a selection or renewal.
Evaluating FIFO Roster Software for Mine Sites
FIFO, fatigue, flights, and camp beds are one problem. Here is what a workforce superintendent should check before the roster tool is treated as the system of record.
How to Evaluate Mining Software Without a Six-Month Pilot
A practical evaluation framework for mining operations that need to assess software in weeks, not seasons, using real data, kill criteria, and staged commitment instead of an open-ended pilot.
Evaluating Underground Connectivity and Monitoring Platforms
What an underground mine should check before it automates: network coverage, latency, offline behaviour, sensor data ownership and open standards.
Evaluating Underground Mining Automation Platforms
When an OEM launches a new underground automation platform, here is what a mine automation lead should check before an upgrade or a first buy.
Evaluating Unified Surface Mine Planning Tools
When scheduling, blending, and haulage sit in one tool, here is what a surface planning superintendent should check before changing the site workflow.
The Evolution of Digital Twins: From Static Foundations to Dynamic Ecosystems
How mining operations progress from static 3D models to dynamic digital twins through short interval control and API-first middleware.
Geological Data Architecture: From Drillhole Database to Block Model
How geological data flows from drillhole capture through QAQC validation to 3D block models, and the software architecture at each phase.
How to Evaluate Mining Software Vendor Security
Ask mining software vendors for SOC reports, pen-test evidence and AI-access controls before they touch operational systems.
Pit Optimization Software for Junior Miners
Most pit optimization tooling assumes an enterprise budget. Here is what actually sits at the lower end for junior miners, and how to choose between open-source libraries and lighter commercial tools without overpaying.