SURPAC REMOVING FOLDBACKS SOFTWARE
During university, our classes involved using mining software (Hexagon's Minesight and Vulcan) which really introduces you to the basic capabilities of these software from there you build up on that knowledge that can be applied to basically all mining software (as they are all similar in function).
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These computer softwares will aid in helping you find the optimal pit limits and the direction of the what mining blocks to mine next, this knowledge of software was a really big help in advancing my career as many of the old-timers had a hard time using the software, and if they did, only was not able to maximize the potential. We also use Agisoft, which is a photogrammetry program that allows you to create a 3D model of the pit topography which is very cool to see using DJI drones.
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Office work involves a lot of planning and modeling using software to schedule (such as Spry), modeling (using Surpac) and Whittle. Field work allows you to be exposed to the activities that are involved in executing the mine design, communicate effectively to the general foreman of the mine plan and discuss the reality of the site conditions compared to the design. Mining engineer to me is a great field that encompasses both field and office work.
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Graduate of Colorado School of Mines in Mining Engineering Background: I work in an open cut coal mine located in Southeast Asia.