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MARCH 09 FORGE
Millennium Coal Mine takes accurate
survey data to a new level
Consultants are relied on in the mining industry to provide technology and expertise to supplement
an operations resources. In the current market, it is crucial for consulting services to deliver results
that impact positively on efficiency and profitability.
The Millennium Coal Mine is located 170 Accurate volumes are essential to monitor When blasting on site coincided with a
km west of Mackay, near Moranbah in the this, besides being instrumental in controlling consulting visit, Maptek staff were able to
Bowen Basin of Central Queensland. Downer contractor payments. demonstrate to the engineering team, the
EDI is the contract miner for Millennium, speed with which the scene can be recorded,
which is owned by Peabody Coal. Millennium previously used GPS pickups for and how easily pre- and post-blast models
survey work around the mine. The Maptek can be created using I-Site Studio software.
The open cut mine commenced operation solution is more accurate and much faster, doing
in May 2006. Conventional truck and the same task in one day as against one week.
excavator mining methods are employed
to produce 1.4 Mtpa of low to mid volatile Rapid turn-around
PCI coal and low ash coking coal for A Maptek I-Site Technical Services staff
customers in Japan, Korea and India. member travels to the mine with the I-Site
4400LR laser scanner, and scans the entire
1400 m length of open pit and the inner
pit waste dumps in just 1 day. Setup and
operation of the scanner is straightforward, so
no time is wasted getting down to business.
Calculating the volume of material blasted is
All active faces in the 2 mined areas of the simply a matter of comparing the 2 models. The
pit are scanned, and capturing all of the data results are completely reliable because throw
in a 360-degree sweep means no extra time and swell factors are taken into account.
or money is spent to survey the in-pit waste
dumps. It has proved more economical to Thanks to
Ruveni Nakia, Mining Engineer
dump waste in other areas of the pit, to be Downer EDI
Expansion plans used for rehabilitation once mining has ceased.
The Millennium Expansion Project is planned A large external dump adjacent to the pit has
to increase production up to a maximum of also been scanned as a separate exercise.
7 Mtpa, processing ROM (run-of-mine) coal
on site at the existing preparation plant and Maptek is able to quickly deliver 3D seam
transporting the product coal to the Dalrymple maps and volumes, lines and strings for The I-Site Advantage
Bay Coal Terminal via the existing rail network. top and floor of coal, and accurate mine
Maptek Consulting Services can help
models for the Millennium engineers to
operations collect end-of-month survey data.
The engineering department relies on Maptek feed into their planning process.
to carry out survey tasks for end-of-month >> Extra hands when you need them
reconciliations to feed back into short-term The 4400LR has no difficulty picking up the coal,
>> We invest in the technology for you
planning and design for the expansion. which can be a tricky material to scan due to its
>> Rapid turn-around time
Specified quantities and qualities of coal are poor reflectivity. Robust engineering is a bonus
>> Accurate survey results
required for supply to the processing plant. in the heat and humidity of tropical Queensland,
which is at its peak from December to February.
Leica Geosystems has entered into a global The agreement represents a major step forward Our industry-leading HDS
OEM Supply Agreement with Maptek for Maptek commercially. Maptek can focus laser scanners and software
that will facilitate the supply of Mapteks on vital I-Site R&D projects and delivering already effectively address
I-Site products to Leica Geosystems. quality products as the I-Site team continues short- and mid-range,
to evolve our technology, Henderson added. high-accuracy as-built and
The partnership follows many months of
competitive evaluation and negotiation. The alliance serves to underpin the significant
topographic survey applications.
Technical demonstrations by Maptek in investment in Mapteks manufacturing This agreement with Maptek
Leica Geosystems Heerbrugg, Switzerland infrastructure and capabilities, he concluded. adds complementary, long-
headquarters were followed by a comprehensive range scanning hardware
qualification of Mapteks manufacturing Maptek and Leica Geosystems staff and mining-specific software
facility in Adelaide, South Australia. met in Adelaide in November 2008 solutions for easier, faster and
to sign the OEM agreement. more accurate mine quantity
The Maptek partnership promises to be surveys and mine mapping.
especially beneficial in certain geographic Ten Leica Geosystems staff received intensive
regions. The first long range scanners were training over 4 days in Heerbrugg in January Jrgen Dold
delivered to Leica in January 2009 for marketing 2009. The training coincided with the Leica Geosystems
into the Russian, Eastern Bloc and Asian delivery of the first 2 scanners, with further
markets, said Jrgen Dold, President of Leica deliveries set for February and March.
Geosystems Geospatial Solutions Division.
2 MARCH 09
Vulcan 8 Tired of having to do more with less?
out soon!
Vulcan 8 lets you do more with more!
The economy is scaling back but your workload isnt. You rely on your desktop tools to help you
work as efficiently as possible. The latest version of Maptek Vulcan software helps you work
smarter and faster, with streamlined menu options, new tools, bug fixes and many enhancements.
DB to geological model in 5 steps! Underground efficiencies
Vulcan 8 contains consolidated and enhanced Moving into the underground environment,
stratigraphic capabilities. Integrated Stratigraphic engineers will appreciate the drillhole warning
Modelling takes the novice or expert user from which calculates how far a drillhole is from blast
database to final geological model in 5 steps areas. The display shows which holes are too
of logical and interconnected workflow. close, allowing re-design of drifts if necessary.
HARP models - all the data in 1 file! Vulcan 8 directly addresses safety and
Horizon Adaptive Rectangular Prism - HARP regulatory issues affecting many regions.
models give the user a single file which
contains all the structural, quality, faulting, to reflect the new surface, saving time and New underground stope analyser in Vulcan
and associated data, with virtually no loss of reducing errors which may be introduced when 8 allows engineers to optimise mine
geological resolution. A HARP model is an many holes require editing in a short timeframe. plans based on different cut-off limits.
enhanced block model - instead of flat top
>> Preview drill & blast patterns, eliminate >> Proximity alert - easily check your designs
and bottom surfaces, 5 top and 5 bottom potential layout problems on-screen for existing voids
points are registered onto the input surfaces >> Cost benefit analysis - better decisions based
>> Popular datatip display now user-defined
to ensure stratigraphic fidelity is maintained. on the estimated revenue of mining projects
>> Maintain 2D collar location, or the 3D vector
of the blasthole >> Global gradient tool - design adjustments
Every file type associated with stratigraphic
>> Edit your way - select holes by echelon, automatically updated in overall design
modelling can be created and accessed
from one user-defined directory. reverse direction of rows, rename blasts
Decision making in
tough environments
is never easy. Vulcan
8 ensures you make
the right decisions
the first time. More
accurate data and
better, safer designs
result in greater
productivity.
MARCH 09 3
Maptek takes the initiative in bridging
the Mining Execution Value Chain
There can be no doubt as to the impact made by computerised systems on operational efficiency
in the mining industry over the past two decades. While significant progress has been made at
the equipment, process and enterprise levels, surprisingly little headway has been made at the
operational level.
It is common practice today for a central The logical conclusion is that unless the Considering our modern day
control room operator to manage the operation is managed from an operational level mining environment, it is not
primary production fleet at a mine via a perspective, through the introduction of a Mining uncommon to find moats
Fleet Management System - controlling Execution System, then the goal of managing surrounding the business
the activity of the load and haul fleet, and optimising across the Execution Value process forming part of the
maximising fleet availability, utilisation Chain, as well as aligning the executional and mining value chain. These
and efficiency, while also managing enterprise environments, will remain elusive.
moats are typically the result of
production tonnage and grade targets.
Extract from Manoeuvering the Moats - a lack of integration between
Other examples of process level automation
Spanning the Mining Execution Value Chain. systems facilitating the
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include medium and short term planning www.maptek.com/miningexecutionvalue
different business processes
as well as the control of fixed mining plant and disciplines in a mine.
via a centralised SCADA system. In a MineSuite can deliver solutions to help your Karel Gilliland
similar fashion, more operations are using operational efficiency; contact Maptek today. Managing Director, MinLog
Enterprise Resource Planning systems to
plan, automate and optimise the mining
supply chain at enterprise level. Feedback and automation adding value to the Mining Execution Chain
One version of the truth Business
Enterprise Resource Planning / Mineral Resource Management / EIS
When it comes to automating or optimising
across business processes, however, the
Operational
mining industry is lagging behind. Terms PPMSI - Modelling/Data Warehousing/Workflow/Processing/KPI & Reporting
such as silos of automation are often Set-up Calendar Event Acquisition,
Information Post Processing
Breakdown
Quality &
Product Crews Seamless, Drivers Tracking,
used to refer to the lack of integration Processes ELS, 3rd Party
Pre-Processing
& MDE
KPIs & MIS
Reporting
Workflow
Tonnage
Certification
Locations DB & Validation Management
across the mining execution value chain.
Seamless Seamless Drivers Drivers
Example scenarios
Consider a mechanised underground operation.
If the face activities are not synchronised,
or if the incline conveyors are not taken
into account, then the haulage activities
on the tramming level will be restrained.
4 MARCH 09
Maptek supports Pilbara Iron integration
projects in Western Australia
Maptek is working with Rio Tinto on integration of the Hope Downs South and Brockman 4 sites into
their existing Iron Ore operations, rolling out essential technical applications to ensure a consistent
approach across the Pilbara Iron business. Integrating existing applications in this way achieves
improved site commissioning, streamlining the acceptance process and minimising uptake time.
Maptek provides Project Management, including material movement, drilled metres a delay is apparent, it can be flagged and an
Business Analysis and Consulting services for and equipment status changes, it enables explanation can be entered. For mines, this
Pilbara Iron across a range of applications and users to view and modify in-pit location, grade application is necessary to track train loading
functional business areas. The applications block data, and plan and forecast targets. delays that affect schedules.
have been developed to ensure consistency
across sites and the ability to consolidate Grade tracking The Rail Operations group can record
information. Maptek also delivers application Grades and tonnage are monitored for building forces exerted by the rail cars to aid in the
support during and after integration. stockpiles and loading trains at the mines, and detection of abnormal forces. The application
for managing port stockpiles and ship loading. contains 3 main components: Maintenance,
Production reporting Standard Reports and Scheduled Jobs.
A consolidated view of Pilbara Irons production An application to process blasts and
information is collated to provide an accurate grade blocks is tightly integrated with
representation of tonnes and equipment usage Maptek Vulcan mine planning software,
in a central repository. The benefits include for assessing which areas are suitable for
presenting production figures for confirmation mining. Another application tracks and
by each site, reconciling the end to end process reports assay priorities. The well integrated
from mine to port, and passing confirmed results applications allow the business to make timely
to SAP for reporting to the relevant teams. decisions on stockpile grades and builds.
MARCH 09 5
Marcel Gomes and Gustavo Zanetti from Mapteks Duncan Lee, General Manager Europe and Africa, Maptek staff talk to visitors at SME which was held
Belo Horizonte office attended the Exposibram talks with visitors at the Maptek booth during in Denver, Colorado in February 2009, attracting
Amazonia tradeshow in Brazil in November 2008 Mines & Money, London in December 2008 around 4000 attendees
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