Maptek Vulcan
The World’s Leading 3D Mining Software
Maptek Vulcan helps mining professionals turn technical data into smart decisions. From exploration to scheduling, Vulcan gives you powerful tools to design, model, and plan your mine — all in 3D.
- Fast data processing
- Accurate mine design
- Easy-to-understand 3D visuals
- Trusted worldwide by geologists and engineers
| What You Can Do with Vulcan
Powerful Tools for Every Stage of Mining
Vulcan gives mining professionals tools to process, model, and report their data. Whether you are a geologist, mine planner, or surveyor, Vulcan has features to help you work better and faster.
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Why Choose Vulcan?
· Trusted by mining professionals in more than 75 countries · Handles complex geological and mining data · Visual and interactive 3D tools · Fast modelling and reliable results · Integrates with Maptek Evolution, GeologyCore & PointStudio |
Main Functions:
- Import and export data from external sources
- Visualise drillholes, samples, block models, and surfaces in 3D
- Create and edit design data.
- Create and manipulate block model
- Reserve modelling for detailed production planning
Vulcan Modules
Geology & Estimation
Tools for understanding deposits: grade estimation, variography, and geological modeling.
Multivariate & Simulation
Advanced statistical tools like cokriging and simulation to better understand your geological data.
Open Pit Design
Tools to design open pit mines, waste dumps, and drill & blast patterns for metal and stratified deposits.
Underground Design
Create mine shapes for stoping, cut-and-fill, and room-pillar methods. Includes ring design and development layout tools.
Open Pit Optimization
Helps you find the best pit shape and mining limits. Includes haulage analysis and cut-off grade strategies.
Stope Optimizer
Helps engineers test underground mining scenarios before starting design. Can handle steep or flat ore bodies.
Grade Control
Automates grade control to help geologists test different scenarios and reduce risk while increasing value.
Geotechnical Suite
Offers geotechnical tools to analyse structures and guide great geological modeling and safe mine planning and design.
