K-MINE:
End-to-End Software for Mining Industry
Industry Challenges
K-MINE Approach
Need to use multiple software solutions
Covers all mining operation needs
Problems with import/export
Supports a wide range of files and data
Scattered data
Centralized single database with remote access
Longterm commitments and fines
Offers flexible subscriptions with no long-term commitments
License Types
Subscription
K-MINE offers a flexible subscription model, allowing users to access the software as needed. The minimum subscription period is one month, including free training, installation, onboarding, and support.
Perpetual
In addition to the subscription model, K-MINE also offers traditional perpetual licenses. This option features fair pricing, a low annual maintenance fee, and a one-year grace period.
K-MINE Modules
Surveying
Solutions for open pit and underground mining
open pit
underground
Geology
Structural 3D modeling of mineral deposits
open pit
underground
Open Pit Design
Tools for designing open pits, dumps, railways, and haul roads efficiently
open pit
Underground Design
Solutions for underground project lifecycle, from development to operation
underground
Pit Optimizer
Analysis and definition of optimal pit boundaries with the provided field's economic data
open pit
Drill & Blast Design
Design suite for drilling and blasting in mining, optimizing efficiency
open pit
underground
Scheduling
Feasibility studies for increased mining production profitability
open pit
underground
Stability Analysis
Assesses stability of pit walls, benches, and dumps in varied rock masses
open pit
Safety Assessment
Compliance monitoring and automated analysis of mining elements in quarries, open pits, and dumps
open pit
underground
Grain Size
Analyzes rock mass granularity and quality of drilling and blasting operations
open pit
Ventilation
Simulates ventilation in mines for air quality control and accident prevention
underground
Infrastructure
Creates and updates 3D online maps and object databases for industrial sites
open pit
underground
Custom Solutions
End-to-End Planning
Planning automation for all stages of the production's technological process. This includes the distribution of shifts among staff and the allocation of equipment load.
IoT Platform
Data collection from IoT devices in real-time.
Data analysis and advanced analytics.
Data analysis and advanced analytics.
Integration with Dispatch System (Open Pit)
Engineers from various departments obtain and visualize information from dispatch systems for managing open-pit mining operations.
Integration with Dispatch System (Underground)
Engineers from different departments use dispatch systems to obtain and visualize data for managing underground mining operations.
Operational System Requirements
To install k-mine
For K-MINE server
Number of CPU cores
(May vary for some modules)
Basic:
4
Recommended:
8
CPU frequency
(May vary for some modules)
Basic:
2,5-3,0 GHz (for example, Intel i5 3,0 GHz)
Recommended:
3,2 GHz and higher (for example, Intel i7 3,5 GHz)
RAM
(May vary for some modules)
Basic:
8 GB
Recommended:
16 GB*
*Especially recommended for handling large volumes of source images
Graphics card
(May vary for some modules)
Basic:
graphics processing unit with OpenGL 4.0* enabled
Recommended:
graphics processing unit with OpenGL 4.6 enabled
(for example, GeForce GTX 1050)
*An additional 4 GB RAM is recommended for integrated graphics units, such as Intel HD 4000 or later.
*An additional 4 GB RAM is recommended for integrated graphics units, such as Intel HD 4000 or later.
Display
Basic:
1920 × 1080 with True Color mode
Recommended:
High resolution with 4K*
*Resolutions up to 3840 × 2160 are supported by Windows 10, 64-bit version (with a compatible display adapter).
Hard disc free space
(May vary for some modules)500 MB for programs,
5 GB for temporary files, and space to store data files
Recommended:
Use of SSD Drives
5 GB for temporary files, and space to store data files
Data transfer network bandwidth
≥ 100 Mbps
Operational system
Windows 7, 8, 10
64-bit version, Professional or Enterprise Edition
64-bit version, Professional or Enterprise Edition
Additional software
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6
RAM
(May vary for some modules)
Basic:
4 GB
Recommended:
16 GB*
*Especially recommended for handling large volumes of source images
Number of CPU cores
(May vary for some modules)
Basic:
2
Recommended:
6, 8
CPU frequency
(May vary for some modules)
Basic:
2 GHz
Recommended:
2.4 GHz and higher
Hard disc free space
(May vary for some modules)
Basic:
1 TB
Recommended:
1 TB SSG + RAID 10
Data transfer network bandwidth
1 Gbps
Operational system
Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019,
Standard, Enterprise or Datacenter
Standard, Enterprise or Datacenter
Database
Postgre SQL Server v. 9.5
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of licenses does K-MINE provide and how much do they cost?
K-MINE offers two types of licenses: monthly or annual subscriptions and perpetual licenses. Please contact the K-MINE team to learn about the pricing for each module.
How can information be transferred from one module to another?
K-MINE is a standalone application with a single database, so no data transfer is necessary. Different teams can access data according to their user rights.
Is K-MINE cloud-based software?
No, K-MINE is a desktop application. However, upon request, our team can install it on a Windows server and set up a cloud infrastructure.
