Micromine Origin
About Micromine Origin
Micromine Origin is Micromine's flagship geology and resource estimation software, covering the full workflow from early-stage exploration through geological modelling, resource estimation, and grade control. It provides comprehensive tools for drillhole data management, GIS/spatial data visualization, implicit and explicit modelling, geostatistics, block modelling, resource estimation with compliant reporting, and grade control. The software supports 70+ file formats from 25+ industry tools and handles datasets exceeding 15 million rows.
A major differentiator is the AI-powered Grade Copilot, a cloud-based neural network modelling tool included in all geology and resource estimation subscriptions as of the 2025 release. Grade Copilot generates plausible grade and geology models using machine learning, revealing patterns traditional methods may miss. Other notable capabilities include the Vein Network tool for complex vein deposits, Hierarchical Clustering, and a Constrain to Pit tool embedding Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction (RPEEE) assessment directly into estimation workflows.
Micromine Origin is targeted at exploration, resource, and production geologists. The product is positioned as intuitive and accessible for smaller exploration companies while scalable for large enterprises through the Micromine Origin for Enterprise offering. It integrates with Micromine Beyond (mine design) and the Micromine Nexus cloud platform.
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