HxGN MinePlan 2024 is a comprehensive mine planning software suite developed by Hexagon’s Mining division, designed to support geologists and engineers in creating detailed 3D geological models and optimizing mine operations from exploration to production. Below is an overview of its key features, updates, and enhancements based on the latest available information:
Key Features of HxGN MinePlan 2024
Block Model Manager 2.0 (Release 2, 2024):
Enhanced Security and Control: Introduces an identity management module integrated with Windows user accounts, streamlining access permissions based on roles to ensure only authorized users can view or modify block models.
Audit Trail and Version Control: Allows tracking of changes to block models, enabling users to trace errors and revert to previous versions for greater reliability during estimation and reporting phases.
API Integration: Simplifies data interoperability with third-party systems, reducing manual import/export processes.
MinePlan 3D 16.3.0 (Release 2, 2024):
New PDF Driver: Enhances resolution and page size options in the Plot Layout tool, providing clearer and more detailed outputs compared to the standard Microsoft Print to PDF driver. This is particularly useful for accurate plotting of geometry and critical instructions.
Polyline Size Parameters Tool: Calculates geometric information (length, area, volume, tonnage) for polylines and polygons, with options to estimate areas for polylines by closing them into polygons.
Centralized Project Repository (Release 2, 2024):
A new standalone application streamlines the organization of MinePlan Activity Scheduler (MPAS) and Planner projects by moving data to a central repository, improving project management and data accessibility. This addresses challenges with managing multiple projects in the same folder structure.
MinePlan Sigma v2.1 (Release 1, 2024):
Cross Variograms: Supports comparison of two variables (e.g., exploration holes vs. blasthole assays or gold vs. silver) using cross and cross-collocated variograms, aiding co-kriging interpolation.
Variogram Overlay Tool: Enables visual analysis of variograms on the same graph, with filtering by direction and dip for precise geostatistical analysis.
Electric Trucks in Haulage for Schedule Optimizer (Release 1, 2024):
Integrates electric truck support into the MinePlan Schedule Optimizer, enhancing haulage planning for sustainable operations.
General Capabilities:
3D Modeling and Visualization: Provides powerful tools for building detailed geological surfaces and solids, with statistical and geo-statistical analysis for accurate block models.
Seamless Workflow: Supports end-to-end workflows from exploration to production, backed by over 50 years of innovation and global user collaboration.
Strategic Planning: Includes tools like the Pit Expansion Tool and MinePlan Project Evaluator for optimizing pit designs and long-term schedules using algorithms like Lerchs-Grossmann or Pseudoflow.
Survey and Drillhole Management: Features like MinePlan Survey and Drillhole Manager enhance data management throughout the mining lifecycle.
