Pit Planning Software Features New Flexibility
Gemcom Software International Inc. has released Whittle 4.1, the latest version of its strategic surface mine planning software. In describing the product, Gemcom says Whittle allows its users to optimize mine plans and maximize NPV because it allows them to understand the impact of all the variables that can influence the profitability of an operation. New and improved features include: increased flexibility of the program’s GUI, with movable toolbars, menus and windows that enable users to tailor a working environment to their needs; improved 3-D visualization, including a new block survey option that allows different categories of blocks to be plotted by color code; increased memory support and program help system; and additional improvements to the data import wizard, grade tonnage graphs, binary file reblock and export, and individual stockpile limits. Whittle 4.1 has been tested for compatibility with Microsoft’s Vista operating system. www.gemcomsoftware.com