Mine Planning & Scheduling Software for Mining
31 productsSoftware for open-pit and underground mine design, pit optimisation, life-of-mine scheduling, production scheduling, cut-off grade optimisation, and strategic mine planning.
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What is mine planning and design software?
Mine planning and design software turns a geological block model into mine designs and extraction schedules, from pit shells, stopes and underground development to life-of-mine plans and short-term schedules. Mining engineers and technical services teams use it on open-pit and underground operations to test scenarios and keep long-term plans tied to what the site can execute.
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Browse 31 mine planning software tools for open-pit and underground operations, covering pit optimisation, stope design, life-of-mine scheduling, and production planning.
Mine planning software helps mining engineers turn geological models, reserves, pit shells, stope designs, equipment assumptions, and production targets into practical mine designs and schedules. It supports strategic, tactical, and short-term planning for open-pit, underground, and hybrid operations while keeping design decisions connected to operational constraints.
These tools sit between geology, drill and blast, fleet dispatch, and production reporting. Sites use them to test scenarios, manage design changes, schedule equipment, and keep long-term plans aligned with short-term execution constraints.
Key evaluation criteria
- Compatibility with existing geological block modelling formats and downstream fleet management systems.
- Capability to handle specific mining methods, whether open-pit, underground, or hybrid operations.
- Processing speed and algorithmic flexibility for running multiple life-of-mine optimisation scenarios.
- Version control and auditability features for managing design changes across the technical services team.
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