Spatial Conformetrics calculates the overlap between a plan volume and a survey volume. The resulting charts and tables provide visual communication and a simple scoring system for conversations around business improvement.
Spatial Conformetrics conformance view.
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In Setup > Settings, toggle 'Use Block Model' to true.
Settings > Use Block Model.
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Load block models in the Block Model step.
Default block model step.
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Press the New button to open the Reserve Model Generator.
Reserve Model Generator > Import CSV file
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- Set the green Header Line to match the header text.
- Set the yellow Data Offset to match the first row of data.
- Press OK to finish.
Block Model CSV preview dialog
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- Drag and drop the variables to the appropriate field (or double click to map to the selected field).
- Numeric fields use the N("field") syntax, and text fields use the T("field") syntax.
Map the block model values into the reserve.
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- Most block models contain a material type field, such as "MatType" or "IDProduct'.
- If there is no material type field in the block model, see the Block Model Formulas section to write your own.
- Be careful to use the text T("material") syntax so that the parcel is read as text, not as a number.
Once all fields are mapped as shown, press the Generate button to build the reserve model.
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- Use the Min/Max toggle to inspect the data for missing or rubbish values.
- Check the material types, tonnes and grades for ballpark accuracy.
Use the block model summary table to inspect the data before continuing.
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Set bench height options in the Bench Templates step.
Default Bench Templates step.
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Different organisations may choose to report these volumes in different buckets, or with different names. The Domain Mappings step allows any conformance domain to be given a reporting name and colour to match company standards.
Domain Mappings are displayed on the cross-section diagram.
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- Press the blue plus icon
to add a new polygon. - Rename the polygon to "Mine1/Pit1".
- Populate the polygon properties in the Properties panel:
- Select the appropriate Bench Template for pit1.
- Select the appropriate Block Model for pit1.
- Select the Production Start and Production End survey surfaces.
- Select the Schedule Start and Schedule End schedule surfaces.
Polygon 1 properties.
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- Select a polygon from the Polygons list.
- Use the polygon tool
to delineate the selected pit area. - Repeat for all polygons.
Draw the regional extents for each listed polygon.
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- Benches panel (left): shows the highlighted pit or bench.
- Domain legend (right): shows the colour-coding for each conformance type.
- Viewport (centre): shows the 3D conformance solids.
- Reports (bottom): show charts, scores and reserves for the highlighted pit or bench.
Conformance tab overview.
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- The left "Scheduled" component is always 100%.
- The right "Production" component is the ratio of (Mined / Scheduled).
- The subtotals of each "Scheduled" and "Production" component are shown in the waterfall from left to right.
Conformance chart for Pit1 540RL.
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For example, the mine may move 150% of plan volume, but with only 75% conformance to the scheduled locations.
Conformance report for Pit1 540RL.
Conformance reports may be customised by clicking the 'Configure Report' button in the top right of the panel.
Conformance report custom layout.
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- Use the tickboxes to show and hide reserves for different components.
Reserves for Pit1 540RL.
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- Press the cross-section icon
to begin. - Click and drag on screen to define the breadth and bearing of the section plane.
- Zoom, pan and vertically exaggerate the view inside the Cross-Section panel.
- Step forward and backward with the up/down arrow icons in the Cross-Section panel.
Cross section of Pit1 540-560 RL.
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In the dialog that opens, tick the benches to add to the report.
Select benches to export.
Click the Layout Editor button to open a reporting template.
Drag and resize the elements to configure the report.
Press OK to accept and generate the report.
Review the generated report.
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