Micromine
Mining software
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What is Micromine
Micromine is an integrated mining software suite used for geological data management, 3D modeling, resource estimation, mine design, and production planning. It is used by exploration and mine technical teams to interpret drilling and sampling data, build geological models, and generate mine plans and schedules. The platform is typically deployed as desktop applications with optional enterprise components for shared data and collaboration. It supports common mining workflows across open pit and underground operations, with modules that can be adopted by discipline.
End-to-end technical workflow
Micromine covers core steps from exploration data handling through geological modeling, resource estimation, and mine design/planning. This reduces the need to move projects between multiple specialist tools for routine workflows. It is commonly used across geology and mine engineering teams, which can simplify handoffs between disciplines.
Strong drillhole data handling
The product is designed around drillhole and sampling datasets and provides tools to validate, composite, and interpret these data for modeling and estimation. It supports typical mining data structures (collars, surveys, assays, geology, and intervals) and related QA/QC checks. This focus aligns well with exploration-to-resource-definition use cases.
3D modeling and design tools
Micromine provides 3D visualization and modeling capabilities for geological interpretation and mine design. Users can create and edit surfaces/solids and generate design outputs used in planning and reporting. This supports iterative scenario work without requiring separate general-purpose CAD/GIS tools for many tasks.
Module complexity and licensing
Capabilities are spread across multiple products/modules, which can complicate packaging decisions and total cost management. Organizations may need several licenses to cover geology, estimation, design, and scheduling needs across teams. This can also increase administrative overhead for deployment and access control.
Training and ramp-up required
The breadth of functionality typically requires formal training for consistent use across teams. New users may face a learning curve in building repeatable workflows and ensuring modeling/estimation settings are applied correctly. This is especially relevant when standardizing practices across multiple sites.
Integration depends on environment
Interoperability with other enterprise systems (e.g., databases, reporting stacks, fleet/production systems) often depends on the specific Micromine modules in use and the customer’s IT architecture. Some integrations may require custom configuration, scripting, or services support. This can affect implementation timelines for enterprise-scale rollouts.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micromine Nexus | Free (no cost) | Cloud data platform connecting teams and data; Micromine states Nexus is available to all clients at no cost. |
| Micromine Origin (subscriptions: For Geology Modellers / For Resource Modellers / For Enterprise) | Not publicly listed — contact Micromine | Origin subscription tiers are described on Micromine pages; certain subscriptions include Origin Grade Copilot (cloud licensing). Pricing is handled via subscription inquiries / sales. |
| Micromine Beyond | Not publicly listed — contact Micromine | Evaluation and design product; available via subscription/licence transition programs. |
| Micromine Geobank | Not publicly listed — contact Micromine | Exploration data management solution; licensing/pricing not published on site. |
| Micromine Alastri | Not publicly listed — contact Micromine (Free 30-day trial available) | Open-pit scheduling product. Micromine advertises a free 30-day trial for Alastri (includes up to 40 consulting hours for eligible mines). |
| Other licences / bundles (e.g., subscription bundles/licence buyback offers) | Not publicly listed — contact Micromine | Micromine promotes subscription offers, licence buyback and regional bundle options but does not publish standard list prices on the public website; customers are asked to contact Micromine or submit enquiry forms. |
Seller details
Micromine Pty Ltd
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
1986
Private
https://www.micromine.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/micromine/
