Datamine Studio RM (Resource Modeling) 2025 is the latest iteration of Datamine’s flagship geological modeling and resource estimation software, developed by Datamine Software (part of SSR Mining). Released as Studio RM 3.0 in July 2025, it builds on the proven Studio platform to deliver advanced tools for geologists, geostatisticians, and mining engineers. The software supports the full mining value chain—from exploration data analysis to compliant resource reporting—handling complex geological settings, large datasets, and commodities like metals, coal, and industrial minerals. It integrates implicit and explicit modeling techniques, block modeling, and grade estimation workflows to ensure models meet standards such as JORC, SAMREC, NI 43-101, and Guide 7. Available as a standalone tool or part of Studio RM Pro (with Supervisor for geostatistics and Isatis.neo for advanced analytics), it emphasizes customization, real-time data linking (e.g., to Datamine Fusion or acQuire databases), and efficient visualization via MapInfo Discover integration.
Key New Features in Datamine Studio RM
This release introduces enhancements focused on workflow efficiency, data handling, and geological interpretation, incorporating user feedback for better usability in production environments.
Streamlined Plot Management The Plots (Manage) and Plots (View) ribbons have been merged into a single, intuitive interface, simplifying navigation and editing. New cell managers enable precise control within title boxes, allowing for dynamic annotations and layout adjustments during model reviews.
Advanced Wireframe Operations Users can now combine up to 20 wireframes in a single process, accelerating the creation of complex geological domains. Additional commands support converting text files to Datamine formats via INTEXT for seamless data import, and clipping strings to wireframe surfaces or volumes for refined boundary definitions.
Implicit Modeling and Estimation Improvements Building on prior versions, enhancements to COKRIG (co-kriging) better handle dynamic anisotropy, improving accuracy in variogram modeling and parameter imports/exports. These updates, refined from earlier 2025 patches like 2.1 and 2.2, support advanced estimation in structurally complex deposits.
Data Integration and Import Tools New Fusion Importer connects directly to Datamine Fusion for real-time drillhole data access. The Data Converter now supports MineSight block models, expanding interoperability with legacy systems.
Enhanced Contouring and Visualization Grade contouring extends to drillhole data (beyond points), enabling cross-sectional views of orebody grade distribution for better project planning. Boolean and planar tools from the Studio suite remain fully available for manual or automated wireframe creation.
System and Performance Optimizations General stability fixes address large-scale datasets, with faster selection tools and macro/script support for automated workflows. Online HTML5 help integrates with docs.dataminesoftware.com for context-aware guidance.
These features make Studio RM 2025 particularly suited for grade control, reserve estimation, and updating models in dynamic mining operations.