Mining Directory

Challenge - 

Intensive engineering works, massive data to manage especially for complex ore body

shapes. This required a better

modeling solution. Zijin’s

current solution with dynamic

anisotropy helped in some

aspects, but the challenge is

the cumbersome workflow.

Assignment of attributes from

trend surface only supports

bearing and dip, which needs

conversion to azimuth of the

trend surface.

Solution -

The company adopted

GEOVIA Surpac to solve the

fold problem. It introduces

implicit algorithms for resource

estimation, as well as the

capability to model folded ore

body by surface flattening. In

addition, it provides function

of sample distribution analysis

specialized for soft-hard

boundary layer in statistical

analysis.

Benefits -

The solution enabled

comparative studies and

connection of the spatial

morphology of geologic

bodies (ore bodies) in three dimensional space. In addition,

it forecasted prospect of

exploration in deep and marginal

area of mine. Moreover, it

dynamically indicated market

and cost to optimize enterprise

resources, ultimately improved

efficiency and business value.