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.
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.
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
A practical framework for mining companies to assess software vendor security before procurement, following the Scope Systems breach.
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.