Integrated Mining Studies, From QA/QC to Financial Model
Mine planning, optimisation, costing, and financial modelling built on trusted data and operational reality.
What We're Working On
Latest updates from IMC Mining — workshops, publications, and project news.
Apr 1, 2026
Perth Datamine Conference 2025
Presentation on IMC method to bring common sense to study outcomes
Mine Planning Software Compared: MiningIQ vs Deswik, Whittle, XPAC, Minemax, Spry and Accumine
An independent capability comparison of the major mine planning, scheduling, haulage simulation, and cost modelling platforms used across the global mining industry in 2026. This guide covers what each tool does, where it fits in the mine study workflow, and where the gaps are — so mining engineers, study managers, and technology teams can make informed decisions.
MiningIQ Platform Capabilities — Technical Specifications and Features
A complete technical reference for IMC Mining's MiningIQ platform and MineCost engine — covering every module from drillhole database management through to enterprise financial modelling. Updated April 2026.
Mar 29, 2026
The Haulage Module: From Simulation to Optimisation to Costing
A deep technical look at how MiningIQ integrates first-principles haulage physics, pseudo-flow pit optimisation, Numba-accelerated structure arcs, and BZ scheduling into a single vertically integrated pipeline.
Mar 29, 2026
Integrated Feasibility Study: From Block Model to Investment Committee
How IMC Mining’s integration program brought first-principles cost modelling, automated financial statements, and Bayesian risk analysis into a client-led feasibility study for a large-scale bulk commodity operation.
Mar 29, 2026
Haulage Physics Engine — First-Principles Truck Simulation
MiningIQ's haulage physics engine is a segment-by-segment kinematic simulator. There is no averaging, no flat-haul approximation — every gradient change, every corner, every road surface type affects the result. Each truck traverses a route built from 3D haul road profiles, and the engine resolves forces, speeds, and travel times using OEM rimpull and retarder curves. The output is a physics-derived cycle time that feeds directly into pit optimisation, scheduling, fleet sizing, and financial modelling.
Why Mining Companies Choose IMC Mining and MiningIQ
We combine deep technical expertise with a delivery model that actually works.
Private AI
Run AI in isolated sandboxes. Your data stays yours — no training on client data, ever.
Big Data Management and Zero Based Cost Modelling
We wrangle the messy reality of mining data into decision-ready, auditable pipelines — with a focus on drillhole and survey data, and the downstream products : resource model and reserve model datasets. From validation and QA/QC , we make high-volume geological and modelling data consistent, validated, and suitable for reporting and planning. All this can be tied to our zero based cost modelling system that has been developed over the past 2 decades and is now cloud based.
LP & Scheduling Optimisation
IMC are recognised experts in strategic scheduling and LP solutions in mining - we use off the shelf solutions like Minemax but also create custom solutions in solvers like gurobi - these solutions are often focussed on blending, scheduling, and open cut/underground crossover.
Right-Fit Teams
We scope the work, bring the right specialists, and scale up or down as the project demands - we dont have a large in-house team that we allocate to a project because we have to - we get the best team for the project and manage them.
Training & Handover
No black boxes. We train your team, and hand over systems you can own and extend.
Systems, Not Slide Decks
We deliver working solutions and data manipulation and validation pipelines — not just PowerPoints with static outputs.
Results That Matter
Some of the tools that assist us
IMC has Product platforms to provide comprehensive communication channels through the study along with robust financial modelling tools.
MiningIQ
Mine Studies Platform
Throughout the study phase this system provides real-time visibility across the study teams. Connect disparate data sources, build dashboards that actually get used, and enable self-service analytics for your team.
- Intelligent Document Search and closed AI analysis tools
- Integration with Sharepoint
- Linked to Financial Modelling Inputs and Outputs
- Fully Structured Access Control - from director level to project team - data is protected
- Cloud Deployed with Enterprise level security
MineCost
Cost Estimation and Financial Modelling - rapid scenario and risk analysis
Finally understand where the mining costs come from. Activity-based costing that connects operational drivers to financial outcomes with total confidence no messy mistakes have been made in a convoluted spreadsheet
- Activity-based cost allocation
- Operational driver linkage (tonnes, hours)
- Variance analysis & forecasting (bayesian risk analysis built in)
- Scenario Tracking and Comparison build
- Integration with MiningIQ for reporting and tracking
Private AI Assistance tools
Run Inside Your MiningIQ project based on your real data
Deploy AI models based on your data - No data leaves your closed system.
Isolated Sandboxes
We use dedicated, isolated environments with your security controls.
Your Governance, Our Alignment
We work within enterprise level security frameworks.
No Black Boxes
Full documentation, training, and handover. You understand and own what we build.
Ready to wrangle your data and disseminate study outcomes ?
Book a call. We can outline our approach to Risk weighting outcomes and study integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does IMC Mining do?
IMC Mining delivers integrated mining studies from QA/QC through to financial model. We combine mine planning, optimisation, cost modelling, and risk analysis into a single connected workflow, supported by our proprietary MiningIQ and MineCost software platforms.
Where does IMC Mining operate?
We work with mining companies worldwide including Australia, USA, Canada, Chile, Peru, Brazil, New Caledonia, Botswana, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and South Africa — supporting projects from scoping studies through to operational budgeting.
How is IMC Mining different from other mining consultancies?
We build and own the software tools we use. This means our studies are fully integrated from block model to boardroom — no disconnected spreadsheets, no manual handoffs, and complete audit trails from geological data to investment decision.