GEOVIA Surpac 2026: The Comprehensive Platform for Modern Mining
GEOVIA Surpac 2026 is the world’s most widely used geology and mine planning software suite, providing an integrated toolkit for the entire mining lifecycle—from exploration and resource estimation to detailed mine design and production scheduling. As a core component of the Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, it enables geologists, mining engineers, and surveyors to make data-driven decisions that maximize resource recovery and operational efficiency.
Core Function: From Drillhole Data to Operational Plan
Surpac’s primary role is to create a reliable digital twin of the mineral deposit and the mine. It transforms raw exploration data (drillhole assays, geological logs) into a constrained 3D block model of the ore body, which then serves as the foundation for designing optimal pits, underground stopes, and production schedules.
Key Workflow Modules & Capabilities:
1. Geological Modeling & Data Management
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Drillhole Database Management: Import, validate, and manage large exploration databases. Create composited samples and generate standard drillhole sections and plans.
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3D Geological Interpretation: Digitize geological boundaries and structures (faults, lithology contacts) from cross-sections to build wireframe models that define ore domains and waste zones.
2. Resource Estimation & Geostatistics
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Block Modeling & Estimation: Create a 3D block model within the geological domains. Apply advanced geostatistical methods (kriging, inverse distance) to interpolate grade values (e.g., gold, copper, iron) into each block.
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Grade Control: Generate short-term mineable models and dig limits for precise grade control during production.
3. Mine Design & Optimization
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Open Pit Design: Design phased pit shells using industry-standard algorithms (Lerchs-Grossmann). Create detailed pit designs with ramps, berms, and haul roads.
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Underground Design: Design underground access (declines, shafts), development drives, and stopes for various mining methods.
4. Mine Planning & Scheduling
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Reserve Calculation: Generate mineable reserves by applying mining and processing recoveries to the resource block model.
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Production Scheduling: Plan the sequence of material extraction (ore and waste) to meet production targets while respecting operational constraints.
