BlastIQ

Aegis was created by iRing Inc. and acquired by Datamine in January 2023. It comprises two core modules. Aegis Designer enables rapid automated creation of underground drill and blast patterns for entire stopes in seconds, including slot design and placement, charging, priming, and timing. Extensive editing tools allow engineers to explore alternative designs, and it generates customisable reports and IREDES exports for direct transmission to compatible drill rigs.

Acquired by Hexagon in January 2020, Blast Movement Technologies is the sole provider of its type of blast movement measurement technology globally. The system uses proprietary blast movement monitors (BMMs) — sensors placed in blastholes that move with the blasted material — to directly measure three-dimensional blast movement vectors. Software then transforms this data into actionable insights including post-blast ore location and more precise dig lines.

BlastLogic is Maptek's enterprise-level drill and blast software for surface mining operations. It provides a centralised, single-source repository for all operational blast data, linking blast designs directly with geological and geotechnical data, mine plans, and field measurements. The system supports the full D&B workflow including drill pattern management, charge design with multi-zone energy factor control, tie-up and initiation design, and comprehensive post-blast analysis and reconciliation.

BLASTMAP is BME's flagship blast design and planning software, with over a decade of use in surface mining. It is available as BLASTMAP Standard (for smaller operations) and BLASTMAP Premium (for larger mines, with additional modules for fragmentation prediction, vibration prediction, blasted rock radius, contouring, and through-seam design). The software enables users to create and manage hole layouts, drilling angles, dimensional compliance, and timing designs with 2D and 3D visualisation.