idoba has released Version 2.0 of idoba.sim, a cloud-based simulation tool for short-term planning in underground hard rock mines that now models development advance and truck load-and-haul in a single run. Planning teams can simultaneously simulate development headings and both development and production haulage, rather than running separate models for each activity stream. The integrated workflow should improve cycle time analysis, fleet utilisation planning and identification of bottlenecks around development-ore interactions.

Deswik is rolling out its NOVA platform to unify open-pit mine scheduling, stockpile blending and haulage into a single planning environment, replacing the traditional mix of disconnected spreadsheets and point tools. By running mining, blending and truck fleet scenarios together, NOVA can expose crusher feed gaps, mill underutilisation and haul road bottlenecks early in the planning cycle rather than after shift start. For engineers, the integrated workflow tightens compliance to long-term plans, improves material movement visibility and reduces manual data hand-offs between geology, planning and operations.

Achilles has launched Achilles Risk Screening, a supplier risk capability aimed at giving mining and resources operators earlier visibility of exposure across multi-tier, global supply chains. The tool aggregates data on geographically dispersed vendors to flag disruption, compliance or ESG-related risks before contract award, enabling more targeted and cheaper mitigation than broad-brush prequalification. For mine owners and EPCM contractors relying on critical spares, explosives, reagents and OEM support, earlier risk signals can directly influence sourcing strategies, inventory buffers and contingency planning.