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Digital Terrain acquires Magman
Ian Jansen • Dec 01, 2022
Digital Terrain is pleased to announce we have completed the acquisition of Magman Mining Software (Magman) from the founding shareholders.
Magman is a widely accepted standard across the industry for paperless explosives magazine management, among other applications. The Magman system provides statutory managers with the platform and tools to ensure their explosive magazines are compliant with the regulators requirements. The specialised Magman tablets are rugged and intrinsically safe and purpose built to eliminate all radio frequency emissions.
"The acquisition of Magman into the Digital Terrain family of products and services means we can seamlessly integrate the solutions to provide the most efficient and complementary process for our end users. We are inheriting a great company with great people which provides greater scale, opportunities for collaboration, and product improvement to benefit both businesses" Andrew Rouse, CEO of Digital Terrain.
Mr Rouse explained that acquiring Magman and enhancing the existing Simbio solution suite will allow customers to leverage the benefits from both systems while minimising duplication. “We will be enriching each system with additional data to provide improved insights into your mine's data and resulting performance, as well as simplifying the end user experience,” he said.
“Following on from the Magman acquisition and other imminent initiatives we will see our numbers grow from a small team of at the start of July 2022 to now approaching 20 within the coming months. “It is great to see our business growing in strength and increasing scale and capability. The core teams within Digital Terrain and Magman are mining personnel who have developed software skills, making them well aware of the challenges our customers deal with on-site and how to help them.”
Magman will continue to operate as a separate business with the same team providing the same high standards of customer service. Digital Terrain will provide management and support services (HR, IT, Commercial, accounts, etc) and strategic direction to Magman, enabling their team to focus on existing and new customers. Both product teams will start to work together and share ideas on product enhancement, development techniques and integration opportunities.
An accurate Digital model for the main decline of an underground mining operation is important and offers valuable benefits for mining companies and operators. From optimising resource extraction to enhancing safety protocols, the meticulous mapping of main declines serves as a cornerstone for efficient and sustainable mining practices. Let's explore some of the key advantages and benefits: 1. Enhanced Safety Protocols: Accurate mapping of the main decline enables mining companies to identify potential safety hazards such as unstable ground conditions, geological faults, or reinforcement movements. By proactively addressing these risks, mining operators can implement robust safety protocols, reducing the likelihood of accidents or incidents and ensuring the well-being of personnel working in the area. 2. Improved Resource Optimization: Mapping the main decline provides valuable insights into the geological characteristics and mineralization patterns of the surrounding ore body. This information allows mining engineers to optimise resource extraction strategies, including the design of mining methods, stope layouts, and ore handling systems. By maximising resource recovery while minimising waste, mining companies can enhance operational efficiency and profitability. 3. Enhanced Operational Planning: Accurate mapping of the main decline facilitates comprehensive operational planning, including scheduling of drilling, blasting, and extraction activities. By visualising the spatial layout of the decline and associated infrastructure, mining operators can optimise workflows, streamline logistics, and minimise downtime, leading to improved productivity and cost-effectiveness. 4. Facilitates Infrastructure Development: Detailed mapping of the main decline provides essential data for the design and construction of infrastructure such as ventilation systems, service lines into the operation, and support structures. By accurately assessing the spatial constraints and geological conditions of the decline, mining engineers can optimise the layout and configuration of infrastructure elements, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance throughout the mine's lifespan. 5. Supports Regulatory Compliance: Mining companies are subject to stringent regulatory requirements governing safety, environmental protection, and resource management. Accurate mapping of the main decline helps ensure compliance with these regulations by providing comprehensive documentation of underground workings, geological features, and safety measures undertaken. This enables mining operators to demonstrate due diligence and accountability to regulatory authorities and stakeholders. Mapping the main decline of a mining operation is a strategic imperative that yields a multitude of benefits that Digital Terrain know and understand. By leveraging the insights gained from a digital twin generated through our Lidar services that seamlessly rolls into Maptek, Deswik and other mining software, mining managers and operators can navigate the path to success with confidence and foresight. Digital Terrain Digital Terrain have solutions that replace or augment existing capabilities for capturing, processing, analysis and reporting. We also offer onsite instruction and training where customers seek to build their own expertise. Enjoy the sample video of our capabilities and contact David Juany for any comments, questions, or service information. david.Jaunay@digitalterrain.io or +61434317580 #lidar #autonomousdrones #slam #hovermap #scanning #underground #stope
Underground mining is a harsh environment to operate in, where the next decision can be the difference between continued progress or productivity halting delays. Often it is the ‘gut-feel’ or ‘intuition’ that results in pulling Lever A as opposed to Lever B, but when it is estimated that the average adult makes 35,000 decisions a day (Sollisch 2016), it is clear that not all of these can possibly be the optimal solution all of the time. Traditionally, data collection has been a lagged, cumbersome process, fraught with inaccuracies (poor radio communications, misplaced/damaged/destroyed paperwork), double handling (horizontally integrated systems) and delays (data entry occurs progressively by site administration on the following shift for the one preceding it). However, with the advent of digitization, this narrative is rapidly changing. Real-time data collection and analysis empower stakeholders to access accurate and timely information, enabling them to make informed de cisions on the fly. Coupled with Digital Terrain’s RDI-WRS Wireless Repeater System ( https://www.digitalterrain.io/revolutionising-underground-mining-with-wi-fi-mesh-technology ), Simbio PLOD can present decision makers within your business the information they need to execute your plans and achieve your goals. Digital Terrain‘s Simbio Core Suite (SCS) puts frontline personnel at the heart of their solution. Operators are empowered to capture their own data, in real-time, through the use of the Simbio PLOD app (available on Android and iOS). Each operator logs the progress of their shift as they complete their assigned tasks (using Simbio’s PLAN module) including Task Workplace Inspections (Take 5’s, Stop and Thinks, Safe Stops etc), Prestarts, Hazard Forms, Productive Time, Downtime, Maintenance Faults, Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) workflow escalations and more. The Digital Terrain team is committed to ensure that your operation can hit the ground running from Day 1.