Case Study: Diavik Diamond Mine achieves faster, more auditable calculations with Maplesoft Maple

Calculation Management with Confidence: Creating Robust, Auditable Processes in the Mining Industry

Diavik Diamond Mine, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and Dominion Diamond Corporation, needed more accurate forecasting and a better understanding of its plant processes. The mine had been relying heavily on spreadsheets for complex calculations, but these tools were becoming cumbersome and limited for robust, auditable calculation management. Maplesoft’s Maple was introduced to help improve these technical calculations.

Maplesoft implemented Maple to move key process calculations out of spreadsheets and into a more transparent, validated environment. This allowed Diavik to perform complex calculations faster, gain deeper insight through curve fitting, and begin building more auditable reports for wider team validation. The company reported time savings within a few months, along with more consistent results and reduced risk.