D&T Prominas | Coordinate System Manager: Conversion of Complete Coordinates (UTM E, N, Z and Geographic) Did you know that MinePlan has a complete coordinate conversion tool so that your data is always correctly georeferenced? This is the Coordinate System Manager, present in the MP3D's File menu. With this tool, you can create DATUM UTM conversions to import and export data. The External Coordinate System field represents the DATUM used in the data to be imported or exported (external in another datum), while the Project Coordinate System field is the system used in your MinePlan project, which is the base DATUM. As all 3D design software uses UTM coordinates to represent the Cartesian plane and thus reduce internal processing, the use of geographic coordinates has always been hidden behind indirect conversions and…
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D&T Prominas | MinePlan Schedule Optimizer – MultiPeriod. MinePlan Schedule Optimizer (MPSO) is the most complete tool for short, medium and long term sequencing. It stands out not only for its ease and excellent results in conventional sequencing, but also for opening up a horizon of new possibilities. We would like to introduce the MultiPeriod, which allows the grouping of periods so that the calculations are made in global periods, and not unitary as traditionally done, which results in the best results for the proposed objectives. With the MultiPeriod option, the sequencing will visualize the following periods, such as, for example, guaranteeing enough material to feed the plant in the last periods and also certifying the correct mining time for a specific sterile region. The MultiPeriod function is located at the top of the MPSO, in the Schedule Calculation tab. By clicking…
D&T Prominas | Connecting Workflows: Integration between HxGN MinePlan 3D and Leica Cyclone 3DR The use of 3D laser survey technology in mining is constantly growing, with the need to process and transfer this data from the field to stakeholders as quickly as possible. The integration of HxGN MinePlan 3D and Leica Cyclone 3DR connects the powerful point cloud capabilities of 3DR with MinePlan's comprehensive planning and engineering processes. Figure 1: 3DR Overview With this integration, users can import point cloud data, clean the data, create/update surfaces, send the surfaces directly to MinePlan 3D and seamlessly incorporate them into daily planning and/or workflows. job. The video summarizes an example workflow: Import field point cloud data to…
PROMINAS MINING, committed to integrity, transparency and corporate governance, informs that it is in the process of adapting to the provisions of the General Data Protection Law, Law No. 13,709/2018 (LGPD). For this reason, our data processing processes are undergoing some changes, with a focus on generating more security, reliability, efficiency and transparency for our customers and partners. We are aware of the importance of the DATA that we process daily and committed to ethics in the job market and our pioneering spirit, we are adopting all measures for internal adequacy and compliance with the requirements of the LGPD. Clear your doubts with our Data Officer: João Franco, telephone (31) 3497-5092 e-mail: contato@prominasmining.com. The Data Protection Culture, now more than ever, is part of PROMINAS MINING's pillars of action. Sincerely, PROMINAS MINING
Are you aware of the news? Applications are now open for the NEW edition of our immersion and technical training program, Prominas University, this time focused on Rock Mining and Industrial Minerals. The objective of this edition is to train mining professionals, such as Mining Technicians, Geology Technicians, Mining Engineers and Geologists. The main focus will be professionals who have recently graduated or who will soon complete their training. Participants will learn hands-on about the workings of the HxGN MinePlan Quarry tools and suites, which contain features specifically designed for industrial rock and mineral operations. The main topics covered during the program will be: MinePlan 3D – CAD; MinePlan Torque – Geological database management; MinePlan Block Modeling and Resource Estimation; MinePlan Pit Expansion; MinePlan Road Design; MinePlan Dump Design; MinePlan Reconciliation Tool; MinePlan Planner…
D&T Prominas | Data Manager – Project Map Chooser. Did you know that you can save and switch multiple project views using the Project Map Chooser tool? The Project Map Chooser is located at the top of the Data Manager, where the project structure is displayed. The Save button allows the current view to be saved in the project directory, it has a *.msm extension and allows the saved view to be opened, for example, when restarting MinePlan. Figure 1 – Data Manager Another option available in Data Manager is the Search Object Name button (CTRL + F), which works as a search tool to locate objects within the project. Figure 2 – Search Project Objects can be found using full names and wildcards, such as “*” for full replacement and “$” for single-character replacements. To…
D&T Prominas | Sigma: Parameterization Curve. Did you know that MinePlan has its own tool to perform statistical and geostatistical analysis of all your data? Sigma is the ideal solution for validating and parameterizing data. You can view data from tables, the MPTorque database, and the 3D block model. The tool allows the creation of statistical graphs such as histograms, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, for example, as well as geostatistical ones, such as variographic maps and Contact Plots. An important analysis is performed from the Grade Tonnage Curve, the parameterization curve. This curve is used to determine a cut-off grade value to be used in the mining operation. Figure 1: Sigma top menu To generate a Grade Tonnage Curve, simply select the icon on the top bar, assign a name…
D&T Prominas | Test One Block – Checking the logic in a block in Model Calculation Tools. Did you know that it is possible to test the calculation logic before starting the process to calculate the entire block model? This test allows you to perform the calculation on only a selected block and carry out the validation. Model Calculation Tools (MCT) is a MinePlan tool used to perform calculations on block models. These calculations can be described using QuickCalc or Python scripts. In addition, calculations can be limited to an area of the block model through conditionals or using filters such as polygons, solids or surface. To validate the calculation you can use the Test One Block option, as shown in the figure below: Figure 1: Execution of Test One Block. So, did you like this tip?…
D&T Prominas | MPTorque: Integration with Blast Did you know that it is possible to integrate drill and blast mesh designs generated in the MinePlan Blast tool with a MinePlan Torque database? Blasting hole designs created and configured in Blast can be automatically added to a Torque database, thus integrating all information into the same database. Figure 1 – Connection to the database With this, it is possible to integrate quality control information, such as drill dust samples or other field information, such as that from drill rigs, thus allowing the flow of creation of Short Cut models Deadline and Grade Control are optimized. Figure 2: Integrated Workflow for Grade Control In this way, with all the information in…
D&T Prominas | Ramp Builder: Automatic Ramp Projection. Did you know that MinePlan has a tool for the automatic creation of ramps? With the Ramp Builder tool, located in the Op Eng Tools menu, you can create a ramp simply and automatically using the foot and crest lines. After specifying the foot and crest lines, the user can set parameters such as: Slope grid; Width; Cut/fill percentage; Face angle; Ramp Position. Defining the start, end or both points, with the Preview option it is possible to preview the result before saving it and clicking on Apply the result will be saved in a geometric object, with the lines and surface of the ramp and the lines of foot and crest already updated. Figure 1: Ramp Builder. In addition to creating the Ramp, the tool also has settings…
