Minescape, an integrated software solution for open cut and underground
mining operations for both coal and mineral deposits, has been at the
foundation of a number of co-operative programs with leading Indonesian
universities specialising in mining and geology.
Minescape is developed by Mincom and sold by Mitrais in Indonesia.
The software has been installed pro-bono at three universities: Institute
of Technology Bandung (ITB), Padjadjaran University (UNPAD) and Pembangunan
Nasional University (UPN Veteran) in Yogyakarta.
It is also being installed at Mulawarman University and Sriwijaya
University (UNSRI)
Minescape consists of a number of modules including: Minescape Core,
Stratmodel, Open Cut Planning, Haulage Road, Geological Database,
Underground Ground, Schedule, Drill and Blast, Block Model and Survey.
In 2000, ITB and Mitrais signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to
provide students from the Faculty of Earth Science and Mineral Technology
with skills in computer-generated geological modelling and mine planning.
The students undergo hands-on training in general Minescape, Stratmodel and
Quality, Reserve Calculation and Open Cut Planning. The program began in
2000.
A MOU was signed in 2004 with UNPAD to provide students from the Geology
Department, in the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty with mine-ready
skills in computer-generated geological modelling and reserve calculation.
The students undergo hands-on training in General Minescape, stratigraphy
modelling and reserve computation. This program began in 2005.
At UPN Veteran, the Minescape software was installed in 2001.
Minescape clients in Indonesia number more than 80 organisations,
including mining companies, contractors and service companies.