Block Caving Design Software
Block and Panel Caving Layout Planning
Plan drawpoint layouts, extraction levels, and undercut sequences for block and panel caving operations. Track cave propagation against production targets.
K-MINE block caving tools plan drawpoint grids, extraction level layouts, and undercut advance sequences for block and panel caving operations with draw control and cave propagation tracking. Schedule extraction rates per drawpoint to manage cave shape, minimize early dilution entry, and maintain uniform draw across active production areas. Integrate geotechnical fragmentation estimates with production targets for realistic caving operation planning.
NPV-Based Stope Optimization
Define optimal stope boundaries using economic optimization with recovery, commodity price, royalty, mining and processing costs, and discount rate parameters applied directly to geological block models.
Three Cluster Generation Methods
Choose Regular Grid for uniform deposits, Adaptive Size for variable mineralization, or Guide Lines for structurally controlled orebodies — each producing mining units sized for your equipment and stoping method.
Dilution & Ore Loss Modeling
Calculate planned dilution and ore losses using Normative fixed-percentage method or ELOS (Equivalent Linear Overbreak Slough) for empirical prediction based on actual rock mass conditions.
Mineable Shape Constraints
Define geometric constraints including minimum/maximum dimensions, aspect ratios, wall slopes, and orientation to ensure every generated cluster complies with your stoping method and ground support standards.
Scenario Comparison & Analysis
Compare multiple optimization runs side by side with charts, graphs, and summary tables — filter by tonnage, grade, dilution, and economic value to select the best extraction strategy.
Wireframe Export for Mine Design
Export textured wireframes for clusters, source stopes, and optimized stopes directly into underground design workflows for detailed engineering, scheduling, and economic evaluation.
K-MINE Software
Geological modeling to production scheduling — one database, connected workflow
One database, full workflow — from drillhole to production schedule. Stope optimization, decline design, and ventilation in one environment.
Surveying
Process field data, build surfaces, and reconcile volumes for open pit operations.
Geology
Turn drillhole data into 3D domains and grade estimates.
Open Pit Design
Pit shells, benches, ramps, and haul roads in one design environment
Scheduling
Build short-, mid-, and long-term schedules with equipment assignment.
Pit Optimizer
Select ultimate pit limits and phase shells using economic inputs.
Stability Analysis
Assess pit slope stability with limit equilibrium and FEM workflows.
Drill and Blast
Design patterns, calculate charges, and validate blasts before execution.
Infrastructure
Maintain a 3D master plan for haul roads, waste dumps, stockpiles, and site facilities.
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