MICROMINE’s leading underground fleet management and mine control solution, Pitram allows mine operators greater control through the visual format, extensive planning capabilities and increased scheduling functionality.
With the demand for mining software companies to continue producing software that maximises efficiency, companies like MICROMINE, a leading mining solution producer based in Perth, aim to meet and exceed these market demands across the products they make.
MICROMINE’s Pitram is a leading fleet management and mine control solution for underground mines that is used by mine sites worldwide. Pitram manages and processes mine site data in real time giving mine operators greater control of the operational processes occurring on site. Utilising high precision GPS software provided by Carlson Software Inc, Pitram ensures the precise operation of your plan, eliminating inefficiencies and unnecessary costs.
One of the features of the Pitram solution is the Drill and Blast Management module that helps achieve these targets. The module focuses on the planning stage of the drilling and blasting process as well as providing real time information on the quality and quantity of resource you are taking out of the ground.
A key feature of the Drill and Blast module is the planning and scheduling functionality which allows for more control over your mining operation. In terms of the drilling and blasting process, this feature allows users to see planned drill holes, if they are ready to be charged, the amount of stocks that have been removed and the remaining stock available at any given time. With such a huge focus on optimisation around mine sites, a feature that allows for the planning and scheduling of your operation is a must have.
Optimisation is also achieved through Pitram’s extraction and ore removal monitoring which assists with the control over the resources you are mining. This control allows mine operators to know exactly what they are taking out of the ground, the quantities they have left and what quality it is. The Drill and Blast module also has grade dilution awareness capabilities that are assisted through the GNSS guidance. Working in conjunction with MICROMINE’s 3D mine design solution, Micromine, Pitram’s accurate plotting of drill holes assists in reducing the chance that dilution will occur. Knowing when grade dilution begins to occur helps the mine operator know that it is time to move onto the next drilling hole and not pursue cost inefficient grades which again is key in the pursuit of cost efficiency.
Pitram focuses on the presentation of the production cycle data in visual format as MICROMINE believes the visual representation allows geologists to have an easier understanding of what is occurring and therefore allowing for greater control of your mine. (Possible quote from Pitram). The safety aspects of a visual format are also beneficial in a mining operation. As drilling and blasting presents many dangers to workers, knowing what hole is about to be blasted or drilled assists the mine operator their workers are clear from any potential dangers.
Pitram also has enhanced planning and scheduling functionality, a feature which allows for more control over your mining operation. The High Precision GPS ensures the accurate measure of drill holes, ensuring that errors are reduced to a minimum. This in turn assists in the planning and scheduling of the drill and blast process as the reduction of errors allows mine operators to plan this phase of the operation with confidence and as the Carlson software is utilised in other stages of the mining process, the efficiency of the planning process is increased as the software continues to help reduce errors. With such a huge focus on optimisation around mine sites, a feature that allows for the increased levels of planning and scheduling efficiency is highly valued.
MICROMINE’s Pitram solution allows mine operators greater control of their mine site through the visual format, extensive planning capabilities and increased scheduling functionality. The design of the fleet management and mine control solution allows for users to be aware of the various stages in their production cycle, through extensive management reporting capabilities keeps them alert to when dilution begins to occur, allowing for greater efficiency, which due to the current state of the mining industry, is extremely crucial.
About MICROMINE:
MICROMINE is a leading provider of intuitive software solutions for the exploration and mining sector. MICROMINE’s integrated suite of solutions covers the entire mining process, from exploration through to mine production.
MICROMINE understands the software and consultancy needs of operations around the world. Located in the world’s major mineral producing capitals, our teams are close to clients’ operations. This means MICROMINE can provide local support in the client’s own language and time zone.
About Carlson:
Founded in 1983, Carlson Software specialises in CAD design software, field data collection and machine control products for the land surveying, civil engineering, construction and mining industries worldwide, providing one-source technology solutions from data collection to design to construction. Carlson Software’s renowned dedication to customer service is unique in the industry.