Consultants to the mining and exploration industry need access to the best software so they can produce results their clients can rely on.
MICROMINE, Australia’s leading mining software solution provider, not only provides the tools consultants need, but makes on-charging the costs easy too.
Offering flexibility and convenience, consultants can purchase a subscription-based license for industry-leading exploration and 3D mine design solution – Micromine – and pay-by-the-day.
Access the tools needed…
“The expertise of geologists, engineers and surveyors is frequently called upon by mining and exploration companies,” explained Kate Gilbey, Global Marketing Manager.
“The world of consulting is dynamic and these professionals need access to the most comprehensive software on the market so they can gather and analyse data efficiently – an imperative given their mining industry clients rely on their expertise to inform decision-making.”
MICROMINE provides software solutions that span the mining lifecycle – from geological exploration and data management to resource estimation, 3D mine design, planning and production control.
By offering mining software solutions that are relevant to every stage of the mining process, MICROMINE is a one-stop-shop for consultants.
“We have bundled up the key software and functionality required for the three stages of a mine’s life – Exploration, Geological and Resource Modelling, and Feasibility and Mining,” said Ms. Gilbey,
“These bundles ensure that consultants have the tools they need to provide their services to clients at whatever stage of the lifecycle the mining project is at.”
Consultants can select the best-suited licence for their requirements across four software bundles:
- Explorer: providing visualisation, drill-hole management and analytical tools to optimise exploration projects.
- Geology Modeller: enabling geologists to use the best industry explicit and implicit modelling tools to map, record and analyse geological data. Priced at $330 per day (GST inclusive), the bundle includes Micromine Core, Exploration, Wireframing and Implicit Modelling functionality.
- Resource Modeller: providing the most comprehensive suite of modelling tools on the market to build, manipulate and estimate resources for any commodity. Priced at $495 per day (GST inclusive), the bundle includes Micromine Core, Exploration, Wireframing, Implicit Modelling and Resource Estimation functionality.
- Stratigraphic Modeller: delivering a suite of stratigraphic modelling tools to model and estimate resources through a unique and efficient workflow. Priced at $495 per day (GST inclusive), the bundle includes Micromine Core, Exploration, Wireframing, and Implicit and Stratigraphic modelling functionality.
Consultants can also purchase access to task-specific bundles on a pay-as-you-need basis:
- Mine Surveyor: gives surveyors the ability to manipulate, manage and report on surveying data no matter whether open pit or underground. Priced at $385 per day (GST inclusive), the bundle includes Micromine Core, Wireframing, and Surveying functionality.
- Mine Designer: gives engineers the functionality to design and manage open pit or underground operations. Priced at $550 per day (GST inclusive), the bundle includes Micromine Core, Wireframing, Surveying, and Mining functionality.
- Mine Scheduler: allows mine engineers to optimise and schedule open pit or underground mines using the most comprehensive tools on the market. Priced at $770 per day (GST inclusive), the bundle includes Micromine Core, Wireframing, Surveying, Mining, Pit Optimisation, and Scheduling functionality.
… when needed
From capturing, managing, visualising and understanding data to controlling and reporting on mine production, MICROMINE has a solution.
And with the introduction of subscription-based licencing, Micromine’ solutions can be accessed on an as-needs basis.
“Using a subscription-based licensing arrangement removes the need to invest in buying the software upfront and then paying an annual licence fee,” said Ms. Gilbey.
“This can be a great option for consultants who often only need to access the software for a few days to complete a job for a client.
“Being able to pay-by-the-day means they can easily on-charge the software cost to their client. It saves them time and money in admin costs.”
With the flexibility afforded by pay-as-you-need, consultants can tap into top-tier exploration tools to complete their project – when they need them and for as long as they need them. Licenses can be purchased on a daily, monthly or yearly basis, with upfront payment.
Clients opting for the by-the-day subscription can purchase the license online from the Micromine website. The daily costs are charged to a credit card and can be based on paying by-the-day or by purchasing up to 30 days at a time. Monthly and yearly subscriptions can be arranged by contacting MICROMINE via the form on the website or calling +61 08 9423 9000. Within minutes of the subscription being activated, the software is available for use, which means the consultant can get to work straight away.
Compatibility benefits
Micromine is a comprehensive and easy-to-use exploration and mine design solution, which offers integrated tools for modelling, estimation, design, optimisation and scheduling.
By subscribing to a bundle, consultants gain access to the tools they need from one integrated platform.
“Offering multiple bundles to meet the needs of consultants who can be engaged by miners to provide specialist services at any stage of the mining lifecycle, we are a one-stop-shop,” Ms. Gilbey said.
“With all the functionality required for exploration across all activities and commodities, consultants can access the bundles they need to complete their project. Our software offering grows along with the mining project, providing access to the best tools no matter if exploration is just commencing or if the mine has moved into full-scale production.”
All the bundles are accessible from one integrated platform, offering seamless workflows and the convenience of a single source.
The products ‘talk’ to each other and enable easy data transfer and compatibility. There’s no need to battle with different systems that don’t seamlessly integrate with each other, or learn a new program – Micromine offers one easy-to-use platform incorporating all the functionality needed.
Precision results
Project success often relies on the ability to make better and timely decisions – and mining clients rely on that expertise being provided by their consultants. Offering software solutions across the entire mining lifecycle, Micromine provides consultants with the tools and data they need so their clients can make informed decisions and mitigate risks.
“Clarity and reliability of results are imperative, and our software delivers that functionality,” said Ms. Gilbey.
With the best functionality on the market, Micromine’s software produces fast, quality results.
Armed with Micromine’s intuitive tools, consultants can quickly assess and investigate a variety of datasets and create a range of models, confident that the results are accurate.
Expert support and training
As one of the best known and most trusted exploration software solution providers globally, MICROMINE’s reputation has been built upon excellence in customer service and support.
Australian companies can purchase the bundles via subscription and there is competent, local training and support provided.
Once the license is activated, clients have access to MICROMINE’s user forum and global licensing support five days a week.
“MICROMINE is the first software provider to offer the convenience of comprehensive features across the bundles and the flexibility of subscription licensing. We back this innovation with ongoing training and support so our clients can be confident they have chosen the right software partner,” said Ms. Gilbey.
Assurance
We help consultants build digital capability that provides a competitive edge – drawing on more than 30 years serving the global mining sector.
MICROMINE is used by some of the world’s largest and smartest companies – from BHP in Australia to MMG in Mongolia and Newmont in the USA – operating on more than 1500 sites in over 90 countries.
