Deswik

Deswik: the global leader in mining software

Deswik is the global leader in mining software, delivering integrated solutions that span the entire mine planning value chain and supercharge operations. With a presence in over 20 countries and a team of more than 200 mining engineers and consultants, Deswik combines cutting-edge software with deep industry expertise and real-world experience to help mines optimize productivity, enhance collaboration, and make informed decisions quickly.

Serving diverse mining sectors

Deswik offers practical, powerful, and proven solutions for surface and underground mining, ensuring each operation benefits from integrated tools that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.

Deswik is the global leader in mining software solutions and consulting, optimizing mining operations across surface and underground sectors.

Deswik’s integrated surface metals tools span design, planning and optimization ensuring surface operations can maximize their potential through accurate planning and execution.

Enhance productivity and efficiency in underground operations with Deswik’s industry-leading software suite.

Extract the full value from surface coal operations with Deswik’s powerful, practical, proven tools from mine to market.

Deswik provides unparalleled end-to-end software solutions across design, planning, and optimization for efficient underground coal operations.

Deswik Spatial is an all-in-one CAD solution which equips mining professionals to create detailed mine plans, improve site collaboration, and enable environmental stewardship.

Deswik Planning is an advanced mine scheduling solution that dynamically links mine designs and schedules across all mining sectors.

MDM is the ultimate spatial data and workflow management solution for mines, ensuring the integrity and visibility over mine planning data to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities.

OPS is Deswik’s powerful, centralized operational planning and shift execution solution that helps mines maximize shift efficiency.

Deswik's commitment to training and support empowers users to maximize the value of Deswik's software.

Surface metals

Deswik’s comprehensive surface metal solution supports open pit metal operations from initial pit design through to final closure, helping mines operate more efficiently and make better-informed decisions. With specialized tools for surface design, planning, pit optimization, and data management, Deswik integrates the key disciplines required for effective planning and execution. Tasks such as modeling complex deposits, generating practical and optimized pit layouts, managing ore control and drill patterns, and planning for long-term closure are seamlessly integrated within Deswik’s data-driven environment, supporting a unified and efficient surface mining workflow.

Underground metals

Deswik delivers an end-to-end solution for underground metals through an integrated suite of tools for design, scheduling, operational geology, survey, drill and blast, operations, optimization, and data management. These capabilities streamline workflows, from generating accurate stope designs informed by geological and survey data, to creating schedules and managing shift-level tasks. Supporting these processes are Deswik’s mathematical optimizers and centralized data management tools, which align plans with business goals while ensuring data integrity, consistency and transparency across teams. With Deswik, subterranean mines gain the insights needed to drive productivity and efficiency throughout each shift.

Surface coal

Deswik’s surface coal solution brings together design, planning, geology, survey, drill and blast, environmental management, scheduling, optimization, and data management into a streamlined, unified workflow for open cut coal operations. From modeling benches and automating strip designs to managing material flows, coal seam aggregation, and progressive rehabilitation, each tool is built to reflect the specific demands of surface coal mining. Integrated scheduling and data management capabilities ensure that mine plans remain dynamic, accurate, and aligned with business goals. Mathematical optimizers and real-time reconciliation capabilities help teams to confidently navigate complex planning scenarios, improve compliance, and maximize value across the mine-to-market chain.

Underground coal

Deswik’s solution for underground coal offers an integrated suite of tools across design, operational geology, survey, scheduling, and optimization. With specialized functionality for modeling complex seam geometries, automating development layouts, and reconciling as-built data with designs, mines can ensure compliance and enhance extraction efficiency. Advanced scheduling and optimization tools further allow teams to generate comprehensive plans that simulate real-world variability, aligning production and business objectives. Backed with centralized data management and customizable workflows, mines reduce risk, improve collaboration, and unlock the full value of their coal deposits.

Innovative software solutions

Deswik’s software suite is designed to address the complexities of modern surface and underground mining operations. Key products include Deswik Spatial, Deswik Planning, Deswik MDM, and Deswik OPS.

Deswik Spatial is an all-in-one geospatial solution that empowers mining professionals to create detailed mine plans, improve site collaboration, and enable environmental stewardship. Its features include 3D modeling, utilizing a powerful CAD engine to handle large mining datasets with excellent graphics performance, geospatial analysis tools for mapping, survey, and closure design, and seamless data integration with other Deswik modules and third-party systems.

Deswik Planning, built on Deswik’s scheduling platform, manages mine planning and scheduling across all mining sectors. It accommodates both rate and duration-based scheduling and efficiently handles extensive datasets required for modern detailed planning. Features include comprehensive Gantt chart scheduling functionality with advanced planning capabilities, seamless merging of design and scheduling data, and 3D interactive viewing and animation of mine designs with scheduled tasks.

Deswik MDM is a spatial data and workflow management solution that provides visibility over mine planning data to boost productivity, enable collaboration and mitigate data-related health and safety risks. Key benefits include ensuring data security and corporate governance, facilitating collaboration with auditable and traceable changes, and reducing onboarding time through standardized processes.

Deswik OPS is a centralized operational planning and shift execution solution that helps underground mines plan, monitor, and manage conformance to plan with greater efficiency. It enables a two-way feedback loop between short-term and shift planning, aligning the plan with actuals and empowering both teams for success. Features include tracking progress against the plan to make informed decisions during shifts, mobile access to shift information for informed decision-making, and seamless integration with Deswik Planning and other operational products.

Proven success in the field

Deswik’s solutions have delivered tangible benefits to customers worldwide. For instance, Agnico Eagle’s LZ5 mine increased its monthly development advance from 400–500 meters to 700 meters, with plan conformance improving from 70% to 94% after implementing Deswik OPS. Similarly, an iron ore producer enhanced its supply chain decisions using , an open pit value chain optimizer, leading to a 44% increase in direct loading and higher product sales.

Global expertise and support

Deswik’s team comprises over 200 mining engineers and consultants with hands-on experience in various mining methods and commodities. Their global presence ensures that clients receive localized support and insights tailored to regional challenges. The company’s commitment to tailored training by mining sector and role, and support empowers users to maximize the value of Deswik’s software. These flexible learning options, from self-paced online courses to instructor-led sessions, cater to all skill levels and operational needs.

A vision for the future

In 2022, Deswik was acquired by Sandvik, forming Sandvik’s Digital Mining Technologies division, enhancing its capabilities and expanding its reach. This partnership combines Deswik’s software expertise with Sandvik’s equipment and automation solutions, offering clients an OEM agnostic yet comprehensive suite of tools for optimizing their mining operations. Deswik remains dedicated to innovation, continuously developing solutions that address the evolving needs of the mining industry. Their integrated approach, combining cutting-edge software with expert consulting, positions them as a trusted partner for mining companies seeking to enhance productivity and sustainability.

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