Mine Design Computer Facilities

The Michigan Tech Mining Engineering program has several computer software packages for mine design available for students. Various programs allow geological modeling, mine planning, financial analysis, mine evaluation, ore reserve calculation, and grade control. The computer-assisted mine design illustration at left shows the final plan for an open pit mine based on the dimensions of the ore body as determined from drill hole data.

To see several images of this mine design project
Gold Mine Design Project by student Jian Jia

Disclaimer: Presentation of a student project on this web site and/or listing on this web site of hardware or software used by students does not necessarily imply an endorsement of any particular hardware equipment or software program. Several software packages and various hardware products are available for student selection at the Mining Engineering Department and at other labs on campus.

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