by Jane Bentham, Global Mining
Augment’s Muckpile Block Model™ will ingest improved input data produced by IMDEX’s BLASTDOG™, enabling customers to benefit from more accurate estimations of ore movement and mixing post-blast.
This detailed information will empower mine managers and geologists to make more informed decisions on blasting operations and removes the need for people to walk on the muckpile.
By leveraging both technologies, mining companies will be able to further increase ore recovery and operational efficiency, generate additional revenue and improve site safety.
Augment Technologies Co-Founder and Director Greg Hardwich said the partnership will provide another level of interoperability, allowing mining companies to fully realise the benefits provided by both companies’ technologies.
“By collaborating with IMDEX’s data rich environment, we can augment miners with a wealth of knowledge and information to make better decisions,” Greg explained.
“The high quality of BLASTDOG’s data drastically improves the precision of the pre-blast Grade Control Block Model, and only the Muckpile Block Model can translate that improved accuracy post-blast to help our customers minimise ore loss, dilution, and the mixing of material types.
“This combination of industry-leading technology results in better ore control and increased metal production, helping our customers be better custodians of the Earth’s resources – this is the future of mining.”
Greg said the partnership with IMDEX could open the door for future opportunities for the two West Australian-based companies to collaborate and co-develop future technologies.
“There has been a rapid uptick in interest around the practical application of AI in mining as the industry starts to embrace solutions like those delivered by IMDEX and Augment Technologies,” Greg added.
“We are excited at the prospects this relationship could bring for the benefit of the global mining industry.”
IMDEX Chief Strategy Officer Michelle Carey said the synergy between BLASTDOG and the Muckpile Block Model delivers efficiency gains in demand by the mining industry.
“As global demand for critical minerals grows, we are being asked to mine more and more, but in a sustainable manner with the lowest impact possible,” Michelle said.
“This is where the combination of our two technologies can best serve the industry, as we identify the best way to recover ore with the least waste and disruption.”
Michelle said a key component of IMDEX’s growth priorities was entering the mining production space, offering BLASTDOG as a vital solution for any operation.
“We are always looking for opportunities to expand our offerings and this partnership with Augment Technologies provides a strong pillar to launch further into the industry.”
