Vulcan

3D Modelling & Mine Planning Software

Comprehensive tools provide a competitive advantage
from exploration to rehabilitation.
Innovative, reliable, integrated.
Maptek™ Vulcan™, the world’s premier 3D mining software solution, allows users to
validate and transform raw mining data into dynamic 3D models, accurate mine designs
and operating plans.

Exploration & Mine Design Optimisation

Mine Operations Mine Closure
Resource Evaluation & Development & Scheduling

Maptek Vulcan plays a critical role from the very start of the mining process -
commencing with exploration and geological modelling, ranging through mine
design and scheduling to rehabilitation.
Powerful block modelling and integrated tools for survey, drill and blast, grade control,
geotechnical analysis, geostatistics, scheduling and optimisation make Vulcan the
complete mining software package.
Vulcan can manage and visualise very large and complex data sets, process the
information and rapidly generate models. Sophisticated algorithms and fast processing
allow virtually instant validation of data for building and maintaining up-to-date models
of a deposit.
Vulcan provides an intuitive environment for visualising designs and models in 3D.
Running animations and exploring alternative scenarios based on various resource and
economic values is the most productive approach to developing practical mine plans
that maximise resource recovery.
Vulcan provides a common platform for geological, geotechnical and engineering
teams. Reliable, repeatable results are derived from running multiple scenarios for
streamlined translation into safe and economical mine plans.
Whether developing day-to-day or long term mine plans, operations need to know
where and when to mine. Vulcan provides the tools to model the resource and design
the mine, dynamically updating plans as data changes. Interpretations and results can
be shared with confidence that they reliably guide productive and profitable mining.
The Maptek Workbench supports all Vulcan functionality as well as ready access to
database, text, scripting and spreadsheet applications. It provides a common platform
for Maptek software products.
 Exploration & Vulcan offers an interactive 3D visualisation and modelling environment to create and
test exploration models. Users can manage and validate drillhole, assay, geophysical,
Resource Evaluation lithological and analytical data.
Implicit modelling tools provide RBF and uncertainty modelling regimes for working
with complex geological domains. Users can maximise the use of all historical, drilling
and assay data to run different scenarios for efficiently assessing the potential grade
and tonnage of a resource.
Vulcan Data Analyser presents a streamlined interface that integrates variogram
analysis with tools for handling structural and grade based anisotropy. Calculations are
easily set up and fast to run, allowing users to gain a clear understanding of geological
data. Multiple models can be displayed concurrently for real-time comparisons.
Dedicated stratigraphic tools facilitate modelling and interpretation of coal projects.
A hybrid modelling approach allows all available data - survey pickups, seismic
interpretations and crop lines - to be included with any or all horizons.

• Manage drillhole and sampling data • Dynamic new variogram analysis

• ODBC link to external databases including directional variography
• Easily visualise drillhole information • Local anisotropies applied for implicit
in 3D modelling, grade estimation and
simulation
• Interactive 3D geological modelling
• Geostatistical analysis: Kriging,
• Powerful stratigraphic modelling
Inverse Distance, Indicator
tools
Simulation, Uniform Conditioning
• Intuitive options for structural
• Multiple parameter analysis
modelling
• Store estimation results in block
• Implicit modelling for complex, multi-
model
domain geology
• Calculate reserves using
• Create rotated block models
triangulations
• Sub-blocking allows accurate
• Borehole graphics interface
modelling
streamlines geophysical data
of geological contacts and
interpretation
boundaries
• Large block model display
• Store unlimited variables in block
models
• G
 enerate sections and use dynamic
slicing
Mine Design & Vulcan mine design tools allow users to design optimal mine plans that ensure a
profitable production phase. Users can forecast machinery allocation, engineer the
Development best road design and analyse productivity scenarios before operations begin.
Open pit planning includes interactive surface road design, ramp design, drill and
blast design, haulage profile and productivity analysis. A quick and easy Pit Optimiser
allows users to create surfaces and animations and preview designs before running
calculations.
Automated Pit Designer automates the creation of mineable pit shells after the
optimisation process has been completed. Optimised block model results are quickly
transformed into realistic mine design contours, serving as a base for further design
work or to generate pit-by-pit graphs and long term schedules. Multiple scheduling
options can be reviewed, and different design parameters evaluated for their impact on
the plan.
Pit solids can be easily split into valid scheduling blocks using topography and horizon
surfaces. Quality and geotechnical attributes can be assigned, and modelling fidelity is
ensured. Solids can be clipped to a new topography when surfaces change.
Dragline design functionality simulates cast blasting, bulldozing, truck and shovel
operations, and other kinds of material movement, to develop optimised range
diagrams.
Ventilation tools, ring design and stope optimisation can be applied for underground
mine planning. Underground level development with crosscuts can be created in
minutes using the Level Designer function.

• Tailored pit and dump design tools, • Haulage profile uses information from
including ramp design block models, considering bench
• Automated pit design geometry for accurate route planning
• Smooth transition between varying • Refine stope access based on
batters and berms (face angle and strings and cost information
bench width) • Automatically generate decline
• Pit optimisation (including Push and based on user-defined constraints
Relabel) combined with powerful • Run multiple scenarios and generate
analysis tools mineable shapes with underground
• Run optimisations on sub-block stope optimiser
models without regularisation • Easily determine dump (or angle)
• Apply multiple batter angles, bench and number of ring sections
heights and berm widths
• Design declines with intermediate
access points with automatic ramp
tool
Mine Operations Developing an operational mine is a costly and complex process. Vulcan assists in
refining geology and resource models, calculating reserves, developing short and long
term plans and scheduling operations.
Are you sure which material is ore and which is waste? Accurate grade control data
helps ensure that the right areas are mined to maximise profit and minimise waste.
Vulcan allows a better understanding of factors which contribute to dilution and
improves confidence in resource classification. A robust, streamlined grade control
process logs data rules and grade block calculations for auditing.
The 3D geological capabilities in Vulcan can be effectively applied to optimise a mine
plan. Advanced grid, block modelling and grade estimation tools provide an integrated
approach to successful mine development.

• Create rotated block models

• Sub-blocking allows accurate modelling of geological contacts and boundaries
• Store unlimited variables in block models
• Generate sections and use dynamic slicing
• Visualise and plan the mine based on block model data
• Automatically exclude mined-out areas for enhanced grade reconciliation
• Automatic bench plan output extracts and labels grade blocks with required
attributes
• Perform mineral classification and minimise dilution
• Powerful reserving tools; detailed breakdown of information (benches, stopes etc.)
• Calculate strip ratios from user-defined block model variables
• Import survey data into Vulcan
• Preview drill and blast patterns to refine layout before blasting
• Plan, design and construct road systems with balanced cut and fill
• Short term interactive scheduling and continuous reserve calculations
• Design and test different mining scenarios to ensure maximum output
• Create daily production reports to guide operations
 Your whole mine solution.

Waste Landform Environmental Management Exploration

Slope Monitoring
Geological Modelling

Geotechnical Analysis
Mine QC

Mine Design

Underground Applications Drill & Blast

Grade Control
Optimisation

Scheduling

Survey
Optimisation & Integrated mine design and scheduling is critical for ensuring that schedules are
configured using the latest data. Maptek scheduling tools feature a user-friendly
Scheduling interface to streamline the setup and configuration of schedules. Preview, animation
and reporting options allow plans to be clearly presented.
Vulcan pit optimisation tools make it easy to achieve the optimum mine plan.
Operations can be optimised based on commodity prices. Designs can be validated
and mining scenarios tested on the desktop before mining begins.
Automated Pit Designer automates the creation of mineable pit shells after the
optimisation process has been completed. Optimised block model results are quickly
transformed into realistic mine design contours. These contours serve as a base for
further design work or to generate pit-by-pit graphs and long term schedules. Multiple
scheduling options can be reviewed, and different design parameters evaluated for
their impact on the plan.
Interactive block planner cuts bench polygons into period-based polygons, reserving
target tonnage against a block model as cuts are made. Reserves are defined by a
schedule of cut polygons, then accumulated and sub-totalled by bench, material type,
grade and period for reporting.
Maptek Evolution produces medium, long term and strategic life of mine schedules.
Operating costs are reduced and net present value optimised using grade cut-off
techniques. Processing schedules within a single solution as well as in the cloud is 10
times faster than traditional methods.
Gantt Scheduler is a resource and activity based scheduling module. Users can
create, sequence, allocate resources, animate scenarios and report activities efficiently
and transparently directly from design data.

• Optimise pits at sub-block level • Graphical interactive scheduling of

without regularisation reserves using triangulations
• Schedule open pit and underground and polygons
operations • Store metadata (block, waste
• Short, medium and long term tonnage) with scheduling objects
scheduling for easy labelling of cut polygons by
bench
• Apply resources and equipment
efficiently • Animate schedules to analyse
scenarios before mining
• Dynamic analysis and feedback
between mine design, geological • Automatically update schedules
model and schedule when design data changes
• Use information directly from a
Vulcan block model for target and
extraction points
Mine Closure Accurate, reliable and timely data is important for mining success. Feeding the
knowledge gained from analysing that data back into the mine plan is critical
for productive operations. Vulcan allows users to create an audit trail to analyse
ways to improve.
Ensuring products meet customer specifications over the life of the resource can
be a challenge. Stockpiles can be monitored for end of year resource and reserves
reporting, mine scheduling, and closure and rehabilitation studies. Scheduling low
grade stocks for mill feed as backfilling progresses adds value and certainty to the
reclamation process.
Vulcan contains comprehensive tools for developing reliable rehabilitation
plans. Designs can be created at any stage of the mining process for regulatory
and environmental compliance. Users can model cut and fill volumes, and
determine the most efficient plan to help keep costs under control and meet
reclamation requirements.
Scheduling can incorporate waste landforms, bringing closure planning into the mine
plan. The benefit of this lies in identifying areas where final landform development can
commence early in the mine schedule for allocating costs and equipment.

• Model and visualise rehabilitated surfaces

• Monitor stockpiles and model ore grades for rehabilitation and closure studies
• Schedule low grade mill feed as backfilling progresses
• Interactive dump and ramp design
• Create detailed range diagrams for reclamation of dragline operations
• Section tools for balancing cut and fill materials
• Accurate calculations minimise haulage distances
Your Maptek solution.
Vulcan is modular software providing access to the
tools you need. Build on core functionality with targeted
bundles and specific modules to create a customised
solution. The Maptek Workbench integrates tools and
workflows across mining applications.
 Software Bundles Vulcan Explorer provides an interactive
3D visualisation and modelling
Vulcan Modeller provides CAD, 3D
visualisation and modelling tools to
environment to view and validate create, review and share models. Options
exploration and geological models. for triangulation, grid mesh modelling
and contouring enhance understanding
Vulcan GeoModeller is ideal for creating
of terrain, geology, mining and
geological, structural and grade/quality
engineering scenarios.
models for stratigraphic and non-
stratigraphic applications. It can also be Vulcan QuarryModeller is tailored for
used for face mapping, statistical analysis modelling and analysing deposit geology,
and preliminary resource calculations. and designing quarry operations.
Different scenarios can be run to
Vulcan GeostatModeller is a complete
maximise output, and production reports
configuration for performing geostatistical
can be generated
analysis to accurately determine
to guide daily operations.
geological resources. Tools cover
variogram analysis, grade estimation, Vulcan Surveyor allows collected survey
grid and block modelling, geology data to be imported into Vulcan for
and plotting. efficient review, manipulation and update.
Direct communication with survey
Vulcan MineModeller Open Pit contains
technology reduces errors which may
the essential tools for surface operations,
occur during
covering pit design, dump design, surface
file transfers.
manipulation and reserving. Surfaces
and design lines can be easily updated Maptek Evolution contains intuitive
with the latest data for generating daily strategic mine planning tools which help
production reports. maximise the value of projects. Featuring
advanced strategic scheduling and
Vulcan MineModeller Underground is
optimisation functionality, these tools
the essential tool kit for underground
allow users to run production schedules,
operations. The bundle includes tools
allocate routes, analyse haulage cycle
for infrastructure design, stope design
times and optimise waste landforms.
and analysis, triangulation manipulation
and reserving.

Add on Modules
• Automated Pit Designer • Gantt Scheduler • Open Cut Drill and Blast
• Base Geostatistics • Gaussian Simulation • Open Cut Mine Design
• Block Modelling • Geology • Pit Optimiser
• Channel Sampling • Geotechnical Toolbox • Short Term Planner
• Coal Washability • Grade Control • Stope Optimiser
• Cutoff Grade Optimiser • Haulage Profile • Survey
• Data Analyser • Implicit Modeller • Underground Drill and Blast
• Dragline • Interactive Road Design • Underground Mine Design
• Drill & Blast Design • Level Designer
• ESRI ArcGis Interface • Monitoring
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