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By Neville Judd<\/p>\n

Two mining engineering students at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) have earned top honours after using Hexagon MinePlan<\/a> in their graduation research. Their success highlights how access to industry-standard software can help students build practical skills while producing stronger academic work.<\/p>\n

Both students, from the School of Resources and Safety Engineering, applied MinePlan training to their graduation projects. Jiangwei Liu received the university\u2019s Outstanding Graduation Thesis Award for the dissertation \u201cResource Estimation and Mining Design of an Open-Pit Mine Based on MinePlan\u201d. Qin Hao, whose research focused on underground mining, received the School-Level Outstanding Graduation Thesis Award after completing the project using MinePlan.<\/p>\n

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Jiangwei Liu (pictured) and Qin Hao used MinePlan to earn top honours at the University of Science and Technology Beijing.<\/p><\/div>\n

The two awards reflect work across both open-pit and underground mining, showing MinePlan\u2019s value in more than one area of mining education and research.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough this learning experience, I not only became proficient in using MinePlan but also strengthened my professional knowledge and research skills,\u201d said Liu.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom data preparation and geological modelling to resource estimation and mine design optimisation, the instructors provided guidance throughout the project and helped me overcome both technical and design challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to sincerely thank the Hexagon team for their guidance and support, which directly contributed to my thesis being recognised.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hexagon MinePlan supports the full mine planning workflow, from geological modelling and resource estimation through to mine design and planning.<\/p>\n

Used by both industry professionals and universities, it helps users apply modern digital workflows to real mining challenges.<\/p>\n

MinePlan combines 3D visualisation, planning tools, and optimisation capabilities to simplify complex mine design tasks. This makes it a practical platform for teaching, research, and engineering projects while helping users produce more accurate and efficient mine plans.<\/p>\n

The students\u2019 achievements also demonstrate the value of combining academic learning with industry software. During their research they used MinePlan for open-pit modelling, resource estimation, mine design, underground layout design, parameter calibration, and scenario simulation.<\/p>\n

Working with the same tools used by mining companies allowed the students to connect theory with practice. It also strengthened their technical skills while exposing them to the digital workflows shaping the future of mining.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been an invaluable opportunity,\u201d said Liu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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