Mining Industry Software & GIS Mining Solutions

Block Model Module Flexible Method for Sub-Blocked Models

Added a Flexible Method for creating sub-blocked models. The sub-blocking density adapts to the block’s intersection angle with a constraining surface, achieving superior volumetric conformance and target accuracy with fewer cells than octree sub-blocking.

Create Sub-Blocked Model

Implemented tools to construct block models with free sub-blocking, using triangulated surfaces and orebody wireframes as geometric constraints.

Import Sub-Blocked Model

Enabled direct import of freely sub-blocked block models from CSV files, accelerating ingestion of third-party datasets for downstream evaluation.

Split Sub-Blocked Model

Introduced a splitting tool for sub-blocked models. Use surfaces and closed wireframes to partition the model or locally refine sub-blocks.

Reblock (Regularize) Sub-Blocked Model

Added reblocking with configurable aggregation rules to recompute cell attributes, preserving data fidelity when changing grid resolution.

Convert Seam Block Model

Expanded conversion workflows: quickly transform a seam (stratified) block model into a freely sub-blocked model for subsequent engineering calculations and operational use.

Extended Support for Sub-Blocked Models

Sub-blocked model type is now supported in: Set Properties; Export Block Model to CSV; Set Section Plane; Calculate Volume and Weight of Block Model; Gradient Fill; Swath Plots; Grade Tonnage; Interpolate Assay Data; Edit Block Properties; Data Analysis; Calculate Trend; Interpolate Geological Drillhole Data; Calculate Volume Between Surfaces; Complete Rated Rock Class; Calculate by Regression Equation; Geostatistical Analysis.

Edit Block Properties

Improved editing workflow for sub-blocked models: displays parent-block extents for the selected sub-block to aid context and QA/QC.

Properties Editor

Extended service metadata on the “Dimensional Information” tab: quick access to parent-block counts and sizes, model origin/output point, and other key parameters.

Calculate Block Model Volume & Weight

Enhanced post-calculation review: save and load chart configurations generated from volumetric and mass calculations to streamline repeatable analytics.

Set Section Plane

• Automatic display of the active property name on section annotations.
• Automatic text scaling relative to block size for legible labeling.

Section View Rendering

Sharper section visualization. Display-mode changes (solid, transparent, edges) now correctly honor block scaling; edge mode yields crisper contours.

Constraints Toolkit

Added quick commands for geometric constraints to instantly filter, show, or hide cells (block model) or points (point cloud) based on specified limiters.

Create Seam Block Model

• Assign unique specific gravity (SG) per layer/seam.
• Automatic vertical splitting of cells within the specified layer thickness.

Export to Triangular-Prism Model

Added export of seam block models to a triangular-prism model, enabling full interoperability with MineScape’s prism model.

Geology Module Vein System Modelling

Turn sparse drillhole data into credible, volumetric 3D vein solids. Get geologically sound outlines for resource estimation, update models quickly, and feed cleaner inputs into mine planning.

Fault Network Construction

Build a coherent fault and structural framework for your deposit. A clearer structural model improves geological accuracy and supports better design decisions.

Drillhole Data - Workflow Overhaul

• Trajectory quality: More reliable hole paths using a refined minimum-curvature method.
• Assays & compositing: Use “From/To” fields to build intervals and composites - even when data has gaps.
• Easy integration: Harmonized field and table names; automatic upgrade to the latest structure.
• Flexible surveys: Option to read downhole survey data from the COLLARS table when needed.
• Total depth (TD): Automatically determined from collar, survey, and assay tables (uses the maximum).
• Robust builds: Trajectories construct correctly even without a zero survey interval.
• Display control: Instantly switch between full traces and only the intervals you’ve filtered for focused QA/QC.

Selective Triggers for Borehole Data

Run trigger-based calculations only on filtered assay rows. This speeds up batch updates and keeps changes tightly controlled.

Geostatistics - Simpler, Clearer, More Consistent

• One streamlined geostatistics engine across geology and block models, so results stay consistent everywhere.
• More ways to explore relationships between variables (linear, polynomial, power, exponential, logarithmic fits).
• Create boxplots not only by geological zones but by any chosen parameter for fast comparisons.
• Cleaner everyday charts: clearer histograms, boxplots, and Q-Q (quantile-quantile) plots.
• Swap X/Y in correlation charts with one click to view patterns from a different angle.

Wireframe Management Edit Wireframe

• Dedicated quick command for wireframe validation and repair with an expanded toolkit.
• Normalize the wireframe directly during error checking for cleaner topology.
• New check for minimum point-to-point distance - automatically detect and merge point clusters closer than a user-defined tolerance.

Performance and Core Functions Core

Upgraded rendering of graphical objects - improved line anti-aliasing and sharper text rendering for clearer, more comfortable visualisation.

Block Model Module

Section-mode optimisation - significantly faster rendering of in-block text labels, ensuring smooth navigation in data-dense cross-sections.

User Experience Improvements Explode to Primitives

When exploding a complex object, each resulting primitive is now auto-placed into an appropriate sublayer for better project organisation.

Table Editor

Improved sorting - a special natural sort handles numeric values inside text fields correctly (for example, "Block 2" comes before "Block 10").

Menus

• Export and import custom toolbars - share personalised UI layouts with colleagues in one step.
• Context menu for quick settings (Ctrl + R) on any command opened via Ctrl + click - instantly change button size and assign hotkeys.

Copy Object

Quick duplication - select an object and Ctrl-drag from a handle to create a copy on the fly.

Drag & Drop Files

Extended drag & drop import - now supports *.CSV, *.DM, *.3ds, block model object files, and K-MINE point clouds (*.ODFB and *.ODFP) for faster data loading.

Properties Editor

Table transposition - instantly switch the "Table" tab between horizontal and vertical layouts for more flexible review and editing.

Geomechanics Module Slope Stability of Heterogeneous Walls

• Expanded limit equilibrium toolkit for bench and pit-wall stability with two industry-standard methods: Spencer and Morgenstern–Price (Factor of Safety calculations).
• New, more efficient critical slip surface search algorithm (minimum FoS), improving reliability and accuracy for geologically heterogeneous slopes.

Core Workflow Enhancements User View - Nearest center auto-select

When switching to a working plane with multiple saved views, the system automatically activates the view whose center is closest to the target plane for more intuitive navigation.

Volume between surfaces - QC with sub-blocks

Automatically generate a sub-blocked model from the calculation grid to visually and analytically verify volumetric results.

Volume by vertical sections - edge constraints

Optional use of wireframe triangle edges as additional constraints for tighter control of the computation domain.

Select objects above wireframe - drillhole collars

Automatically selects drillholes whose collars lie above the specified wireframe surface for faster spatial filtering.

Charts in tables - presets and live series control

• Flexible control of label display per chart column for clearer presentation.
• Real-time show/hide of data series without modifying the source table.
• Save and load chart presets to speed up repeat analyses.

Properties Editor - one-click data folders

Open the directory of block model files (*.ODFB) or point clouds (*.ODFP) directly from the Tree tab in a single click.

Open Pit Optimization & Scheduling Module Dynamic Design - Pit Elements

• Preprocessing of the source wireframe, including creation and smoothing of isolines on specified design horizons.
• Automatic assignment of lines to corresponding horizons based on Z-coordinates to speed up preparation.
• Refined crest construction from a baseline for more accurate geometry.
• Automatic filling of horizontal inserts in the list of design haul roads.
• Overall improvements to stability and performance of the design plugins.

Calendar Scheduling - Optimization Tools

• New automatic material allocation: routes material to stockpiles and plants considering shortest distance and current receiving capacity.
• Ore blending workflow: tools and algorithms to control ore quality in the plan and manage feed consistency directly during scheduling.

Optimal Pit Contour

Improved module stability and runtime performance with targeted bug fixes and algorithm optimizations for edge-case scenarios.

Geology Module Geostatistical Analysis Enhancements

• Improved visualization of statistical calculations and variograms.
• Added Kriging Neighbourhood Analysis (KNA) to optimize interpolation accuracy.
• Capability for parallel calculation of multiple parameters.

Trigger Calculations in Borehole Database

Execute trigger calculations exclusively on filtered data subsets within subordinate tables, enhancing calculation precision and efficiency.

Database Error Validation

Optimized search algorithm significantly accelerating database error detection.

Block Model Module Volume and Weight Calculations

Supports block models with percentage distribution, enhancing calculation accuracy.

Automatic Seam Thickness Calculation

Automatically calculates and stores seam thickness values, supporting both average and actual seam thickness representations.

Export Block Model to CSV

Facilitates seamless integration and data sharing by exporting layered block models directly into CSV format.

Property List Editing

Streamlined interface allowing rapid addition or removal of block model properties.

Wireframe Management Automatic Wireframe Error Correction

Automatically fills wireframe holes with triangles, ensuring model integrity.

User Views & Camera Management Section Creation Based on Views

Rapidly generates cross-sections from various block and wireframe models using predefined user views.

Improved Custom View Transitions

Enhanced functionality with automatic scaling and centering for improved user experience.

Enhanced Object and Point Selection

Advanced selection capabilities for object and point inversion with manual customization options.

Simplified Point Movement

Intuitive drag-and-drop functionality streamlining the editing process.

Automated Depth Fixation in Object Creation

Automatically sets object creation depth based on selected points, optimizing modeling efficiency.

Quick Centering Command

Initiate rapid centering using a prolonged mouse-wheel click.

Data Export & Visualization Image Saving in TIF + TFW Format

Enhances export capabilities for further use and sharing of graphic data.

Drill & Blast Module Advanced Blast Visualization

• Comprehensive visualization and calculation of blasts.
• Charge mass and quantity calculations.
• New blast zone dispersion mechanisms.
• Advanced terrain integration.
• Interactive blast visualization.

Improved Delay Timing Calculations

Increased accuracy and adaptability in delay timing, including dynamic and reverse calculations.

Delay Calculation from Center Point

Automatically calculates blast delays relative to a specified center point, providing greater flexibility.

Delay Calculation Along a Line

Expanded functionality with dynamic, differentiated delay calculations, allowing finer adjustment of blast parameters.

Dynamic Delay Calculation in Reverse

Introduced dynamic reverse-direction delay calculations, broadening the range of possible scenarios.

Underground Mine Design Module Dynamic Ramp Design

Enables precise, flexible design of inclined transport ramps, managing slopes, distances, and connection points effectively.

Economic Optimization for Underground Blocks

• Comprehensive cost analysis (mining, transportation, enrichment).
• Detailed comparative economic reports for optimized decision-making.

Open Pit Optimization & Scheduling Module Calendar Scheduling Updates

• Supports intermediate mining state exports.
• Improved excavator event visualization.
• Generalized material transport reports.
• Scenario creation based on calculated solutions.

Enhanced Optimal Pit Contour Calculation

• Increased file handling capability.
• Added extra cost indicators into economic reports.
• Revised calendar planning report formats.

Data Management & Import Drag-and-Drop Data Import

Quickly import data by dragging files (PNG, JPEG, DXF, TXT, LAS) directly into K-MINE. The software automatically recognizes and initiates the correct import process.

Licensing & User Experience New License Manager

Streamlined management of K-MINE licenses. Effortlessly select and switch between license types via an intuitive interface.

Visualization & Reporting Enhanced Image Export for Reports

Instantly export images of your workspace as PNG or JPEG, simplifying documentation and report creation.

3D Annotations for Geological Boreholes

Clearly visualize geological data directly on 3D borehole models, including quality indicators, rock names, and intervals using dynamic 3D text annotations.

3D Modeling & Interoperability OBJ Import/Export Support

Easily exchange 3D wireframe models with other software solutions through the OBJ file format, facilitating smoother collaboration.

Mine Design Automation Automated Underground Network Design

Accelerate underground mine layout creation with automated network design. The new task optimizes designs according to ore body locations and technological constraints.

Scheduling & Dynamic Calculations Enhanced Scheduling Output

Scheduling results now support direct export as polylines and wireframes, seamlessly integrating scheduling with detailed mine design workflows.

Dynamic Volume Calculations

Perform rapid volume calculations for quarry areas, excavation equipment, and individual operational sections with a single action, greatly reducing planning time.

Geotechnical Stability Calculate Stability of Heterogeneous Walls

• Completely redesigned user interface for enhanced intuitiveness and ease of use.
• New "Results" tab consolidates all necessary calculation data.
• Expanded stability calculation methods, now including Simplified Janbu and Swedish Method (Corps of Engineers).
• Custom slip surface creation now supported.
• Stability calculations now factor in critical elements: Slope water saturation, Seismic loading for more realistic modeling.

Drillhole Database Enhancements Export to CSV

Export now respects filters applied to subordinate tables (e.g., ASSAY), ensuring only filtered drillhole data is exported.

Validate Database

Clicking on an error during validation now directs you to the corresponding row in the table.

Visualization & Custom Views Custom View Enhancements

• Automated view generation based on block model section planes.
• Improved visualization for intersection and tunnel intersection modes.
• Enhanced tunnel intersection control: SHIFT + mouse wheel to adjust positioning.
• 2D Mode Improvements: Last active custom view auto-positioned in the working plane.

New Automatic View Generation Modes

• "Views by Objects" generates views for selected objects.
• "Views by Horizons" creates views according to specified horizons.
• "View by Two Points" dynamically generates a plane view based on user-defined points.

Intersection Analysis Tools

• Identifies object intersection points with the working plane.
• Constructs wireframe intersection lines with the working plane.

Performance & Core Enhancements System Optimization

• Optimized block model rendering significantly improves system performance.
• New Backup System: Automatic backup and restoration of settings ensure data safety and easy recovery.

Object Management

• Select by Object Layer: Automatically selects all objects belonging to the same layer as the selected object.
• Cut Objects in Screen Plane: New functionality allowing one group of objects to cut another simultaneously.

Scheduling & Design Scheduling Enhancements

• Mining mass transportation calculation adapted to new scheduling capabilities.
• Expanded reporting with grouped data categories: "From Quarry", "From Stockpiles", "By Excavators", "By Sections".

Dynamic Design Enhancements

• Volume Calculation by Parameters now considers real topographic surfaces for more accurate results.
• Detailed Volume Reporting includes horizon lists for comprehensive data.
• Visualization for Verification allows users to see the portion of the block model used in volume calculations.

Calculate Volume Between Surfaces

• New Verification Tools: Point cloud visualization corresponding to the calculation grid.
• Enhanced Reporting includes contour area, associated layers, calculation horizons, and geological data.

User Experience Enhancements Edit Wireframe

Now supports "Intersection" and "Tunnel Intersection" custom view modes.

Menu Improvements

Quick object color editing now supports direct ID-based color selection.

Geological Drillhole Data Interpolation Improvements

Improved interpolation ensures uniform sample distribution in ellipsoid octants.

Resource Category Calculations

Added resource category calculations with color-coded block visualization.

Drillhole Database Hurricane Samples

Identify and adjust samples with anomalous values, enhancing evaluation precision.

CSV Export Enhancements

Now supports "Date" and "Date and Time" data types.

Statistical Analysis Expanded Q-Q Plot

Expanded "Q-Q Plot" with logarithmic scaling for broader distribution analysis.

Custom Views Automated View Creation

Automated view creation based on object lines, points, or directions.

Working Plane Feature

Introduced a "Working Plane" feature for object manipulation and creation within a designated plane.

New 2D Mode

Simplifies work within defined planes.

Camera and Visualization Smooth Animations

Smooth animations for centering and transitioning views improve comfort.

Section Plane Visibility Option

New option to disable section plane visualization during configuration.

Wireframe Editing Automatic Error Detection

Automatic error detection and visualization simplify corrections.

Block Models Forced Value Lists

Forced value lists for Byte/Integer properties ensure consistency.

Model Slicing by User-Defined Planes

Added functionality for slicing models based on user-defined planes.

Enhanced Object Management Merge Objects

Automatically combine selected objects for simpler group management.

Multiline Object Enhancements

New "Topsoil Layer" display mode and customizable line types with on-line symbols.

Drilling Project Planning Automatic Drilling Depth Calculation

Automatically calculate drilling depth based on block base geometry for optimized planning.

Scheduling Shared Quality Indicator Selection

Simultaneous selection of shared quality indicators across multiple block models simplifies ore blending.

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Block Model Enhancements Import Block Model With Irregular Height

Improved calculation speed and enhanced loading from CSV files for irregular-height models.

Create Block Model

Expanded options for seam block models including correction markers, automatic determination of minimum block sizes, and dimension calculations from CSV data.

Block Model Dimensions

Added the ability to manually set block model size by snapping output points to selected objects.

Gradient Fill

Create legends for block model properties with Double data types, save gradient fill settings using templates.

Edit Block Properties

Improved speed for handling large models, new editing capabilities for cubic and seam block models in the ‘Section’ visualization method.

Data Analysis & Calculations Calculate Trend

Calculate block parameter values based on spatial position and trend equations from the drillhole database.

Calculate by Regression Equation

Use specified regression equations to calculate block model parameter values.

Statistical Analysis

Added the “Q-Q Plot” method and ‘Correlation’ method for statistical analysis and regression equations, using data from drillhole or block models.

Drillhole Database Improvements Trend Calculation

Identify patterns between sample positions and values using the new trend calculation task.

Complete Declustering

New interface and visualization for declustering results with adjustable cluster sizes.

Export to CSV

Export geological drillhole data from the database directly to CSV files for easier handling.

Design & Scheduling Dynamic Design

Create labels for design levels, improve wireframe creation, and consider the topographic surface for open pit designs.

Optimal Pit Boundaries

Compare predefined boundaries with calculated ones, consider economic cut-off grade, improve boundary accuracy with new block connection grids.

Scheduling

Work with multiple block models, create scenarios within a project, visualize mineral extraction with enhanced charts.

Optimization & Efficiency Menu Enhancements

Added commands for quicker access to object property settings, streamlining adjustments.

Import Point Cloud

Improved speed for downloading large point clouds.

Offset in Plane

Move objects dynamically within the user plane, create object copies at specified intervals.

Wireframe & Object Operations Outline Wireframes

Added a new task to outline open wireframes.

Wiring-Up Lines

Combine parameterized and complex wiring-up line creation with dynamic modes for quicker adjustments.

Wireframe Operations

Automatically set properties for resulting objects, delete original objects after operations.

Additional Features Print Enhancements

Automatically fit excerpts into specified sheet formats for cleaner, faster printing.

Add Image

Generate images with control points used during image calibration.

Export to Shapefile

Expanded the list of exportable objects with additional support for custom lists.

Core Interface

Interactive coordinate axes allow for easier adjustments of view planes.

New Module Stope Optimization

This brand-new underground mining module is designed to optimize production blocks using various mining technologies, focusing on cut-off grades and economic indicators to maximize deposit efficiency.