Maptek DomainMCF
Machine learning assisted domain modelling
Machine learning assisted domain modelling
Maptek DomainMCF uses machine learning to generate domain boundaries direct from sample data for rapid creation of resource models. Geologists feed in drilling or other sampling data and obtain domain or grade models in dramatically less time than traditional resource modelling methods.
The Maptek Compute Framework moves away from complex software installed on desktop computers and shifts costs from capital to operating budgets. Faster, secure cloud processing is supported by flexible licensing.
Generate resource models in minutes or hours, depending on size, data density and complexity of the deposit.
Many operations only have the ability to update their resource models once or twice a year. Using DomainMCF, your project can be modelled in minutes with results comparable to classical techniques. You remain in control of the process without the onerous preparation work. New data can be added and models regenerated quickly to reflect the current data.
Streamline workflow - data errors are highlighted and the modelling job cannot be submitted until changes have been made to remedy these.
DomainMCF solves another challenge - having valid geological data to input into the resource model. Data validation is completed within DomainMCF before the modelling phase.
The new geological domain modelling process using machine learning is especially suited to large volumes of data such as later stage exploration projects and operating mines. Your operation will benefit from multiple solutions run in parallel using high performance cloud computing.
Improve productivity
Produce resource models up to 2000 times faster and more cost effectively than other
solutions.
Maximise investment
Generate resource models with certainty and report investment options to
stakeholders.
Reduce costs
Cloud based processing and machine learning save time for resource modelling.
Standardised process
Repeatable and reliable results with the ability to easily update resource models.
Manage risk
Identify potential projects and accurately interpret the volume of geological data
for
targeting high value projects.
Measure uncertainty
Provide mine planners and potential investors with a quantitative assessment of risk
due to
geological uncertainty.
Build on success
Apply professional expertise to interpretation and evaluation, supported by
automated
machine learning approach.
Minimal setup
Cloud processing solution without onerous start-up or customisation. Start
generating models
within minutes.
This 2019 paper introduces you to orebody modelling of the future. Learn how machine learning allows rapid generation of domained orebody models, including the estimation of multiple numeric variables and uncertainties, directly from drillhole data.
This paper discusses the factors accentuating complexity in deposit modelling: data diversity, structural controls, chemistry, data volumes, process workflows and external non-geological constraints. A case study illustrates the risk of ignoring complexity, which can result in an overly simplified geological model.
This 2021 paper outlines the DomainMCF modelling approach to the spatial distribution of marble quality categorisation parameters and compares it to marble product classifications generated by the conventional estimation method.
This paper outlines the results of the Nova-Bollinger modelling trial conducted by the mine geology team for mineral resource estimation. Advantages and disadvantages of implicit modelling and machine learning methods for preparing mineral resource estimation domains are covered.
September 30, 2022
See how using machine learning to generate blocks models improves productivity through faster decision making. A case history demonstrates the way DomainMCF quickly generates models, allowing you to interrogate and analyse alternative interpretations.
March 4, 2021
Deposits are complex by nature, but a lack of time and resources prevents us from interpreting their richness and complexity in full. This open-forum webinar discusses the modern domain modelling challenges geologists are facing today, and how harnessing technology is key to overcoming them.
November 24, 2020
Machine learning is already providing breakthroughs in rapid, accurate resource modelling. Now Maptek can reveal the unique ability to record the degree of uncertainty around resource predictions.
Join this webinar to learn how being transparent about uncertainty actually improves confidence in your work.
July 27, 2020
This webinar outlines the power and functionality of DomainMCF for resource modelling. A short video is followed by the Q&A session from the APAC-Americas session (from 16:05), and then the Europe, Middle East and African session questions (from 54:40).
June 15, 2020
An expert panel featuring Penny Stewart, Hugh Sanderson and Christie Myburgh explores the issues that arise when we apply machine learning to mining applications. These include how we harness the vast volumes of data made available from mining processes, transform it into knowledge and apply that knowledge to continually improve. See more Maptek Forums 2020 here: www.maptek.com/forums/.
June 15, 2020
DomainMCF is an exciting new approach to resource modelling which takes advantage of machine learning to help geologists to quickly and accurately model geologic domains. Sites can incorporate new drilling and other exploration data into the operation faster than ever before.