Seamless Surveying in K-MINE After Blasting

0:07 Welcome to this K‑MINE post‑blasting workflow tutorial. In today’s walkthrough, we’ll go step‑by‑step through the entire process—from blasting a drill block to updating your digital mine model. Learn how to automate calculations, simulate blasts, and accurately calculate material volumes, all within K‑MINE software.

0:16 First, we configure the charging for the drill block. Using K‑MINE’s automated tools, we define bench edges and set the drill hole grid parameters. Here, we use a 5×6 grid and initialize three edge lines. The system takes care of everything automatically, preparing the drill block quickly and efficiently. For maximum precision, you can customize drill hole grids, charge structures, and more—features we’ll discuss in our upcoming webinar.

0:46 Next, we calculate the delay timing, a vital aspect of proper detonation control in drilling and blasting. K‑MINE offers multiple timing methods, depending on your detonator type. We open the Calculate Delay tool, choose the start point, direction, and angle for detonation, and once confirmed, K‑MINE provides a notification that timing has been successfully recalculated.

1:16 We then move on to the blast simulation. With one click, K‑MINE checks for detonation gaps. Seeing none confirms our blast plan is solid. After loading and hauling operations are complete, we update the surface level by importing survey station data. K‑MINE supports formats from Sokkia, Trimble, Leica, Topcon, and many other manufacturers, making it easy to keep your mine model accurate.

1:40 Generating a solid model for volume calculations is just as simple. By selecting the previous and current bench positions, K‑MINE automatically creates a solid. We then run a volume calculation, and the precise blasted material volume appears on screen.

1:58 To update the digital mine model, we use the Reshape Line tool within K‑MINE’s surveying module. Selecting the old and new bench positions, the software updates pit geometry in seconds. From there, we easily generate a new surface model, ensuring the entire pit remains current and consistent.

2:14 Lastly, we create a cross‑section of the drill block. Using the CrossSection tool in K‑MINE, we draw one or more lines where needed, choose from a range of ready‑to‑use templates, and opt for either 2D or 3D mode. After setting our output preferences, the cross‑section is ready for saving or printing in various formats.

2:33 That’s how you automate the entire post‑blasting process and keep your digital mine model updated with K‑MINE. If this tutorial helped you, consider liking and subscribing for more best practices, tips, and insights into modern mining workflows.