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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 30 October
Perth, Australia
Micromine’s 2026 Momentum Software Release accelerates mining innovation as part of Weir
Micromine, next-generation technology for mining, has unveiled the 2026 Momentum Release, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter as now part of the Weir Group PLC. The 2026 Momentum Release brings together Micromine’s high-performance solutions with Weir’s global scale and deep industry expertise to accelerate the delivery of digital technology across the entire mining lifecycle.
“This year marks the beginning of a new chapter for Micromine as part of Weir, a leader in engineering technology that makes mining smarter, more efficient and sustainable,” said Kristen Walsh, President of Digital Solutions at Weir. “By combining Micromine’s high-performing software with Weir’s global reach and mining expertise, we’re building something unique: next-generation technology and a data-sharing platform that will help customers optimise performance from exploration to extraction.”
She added: “Our growing portfolio of digital solutions, including Motion Metrics and our recent agreement to acquire Fast2Mine, is bringing together modelling, estimation, planning, monitoring, and fleet management within one connected environment. As part of Weir, Micromine can invest more, innovate faster, and deliver even greater value to projects, teams, and communities worldwide.”
Mining companies today face complex challenges: fragmented workflows, inconsistent data, and the need to respond quickly to change. The 2026 Momentum Release supports Micromine’s commitment to addressing these challenges by equipping geologists, engineers, and decision-makers with technology that turns raw data into real-time insight – enabling collaboration, reducing risk, and boosting operational performance. Learn more below about the exciting updates in Micromine’s latest release.
Explore the Micromine Solution Releases
Micromine has an integrated suite of solutions, tailored to address every stage of the mining lifecycle.
Data Management & Collaboration Platform
Micromine Nexus is evolving into the single cloud platform for connected mining, now connecting more solutions than ever by bringing together Geobank, Origin, Beyond, Alastri, Spry, and Advance into one integrated ecosystem. Enhanced connectivity and new licence usage reporting tools give mining organisations greater insight and control to drive smarter, more connected operations.
Exploration and Geology
Micromine Geobank is now fully integrated with Geobank for Field Teams and Micromine Origin via the Micromine Nexus platform, connecting the entire geological workflow in real time—from field logging to geological modelling. Geobank is now also available as a fully cloud-native deployment, giving teams secure, scalable access to their data without the burden of infrastructure maintenance.
Micromine Origin places AI at the core of modern geology. With Grade Copilot now available to more users, geologists can generate reliable models faster and focus on discovery. Enhancements to Vizex simplify visualisation and navigation, while the new Search Neighbourhood Analysis tool allows estimators to test parameters and validate results with greater clarity.
Design and Planning
Micromine Beyond advances pit design with smarter evaluation and tighter controls. Engineers can now compare multiple designs directly against the optimal pit shell, gaining clearer insight into value and risk. New improvements ensure that exclusion zones and environmental boundaries are respected without slowing design workflows, accelerating approvals and compliance.
Micromine Alastri gives engineers sharper tools to analyse data and reduce uncertainty in their mine plans. New haulage calibration capabilities mean cycle times reflect real-world fleet behavior rather than theoretical results. Improved scenario reporting allows engineers to compare options side-by-side, see trade-offs instantly, and communicate schedules with greater confidence. Together, these enhancements overhaul your analytical power, refine forecasts, and provide a stronger foundation to make more informed decisions.
Micromine Spry lets scheduling flow with Customizable Workflows and scriptable design actions that turn complex routines into clear, repeatable steps. By enabling structured, site-specific processes, Spry helps new starters get productive sooner, reduces setup time for experienced planners, and ensures schedules remain consistent, auditable, and accurate.
Micromine Advance solidifies its place as the industry's most complete underground planning solution with three major additions: a fully integrated Stope Optimizer, inclusion of the Pseudoflow algorithm for economic validation, and a new Room and Pillar design toolset. Together, these features enable engineers to design, evaluate, and schedule complex underground deposits in one unified planning environment.
Operation
Micromine Pitram, builds on its OEM-agnostic foundation with expanded integrations for Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, and Loadrite, giving sites a single source of fleet data across mixed operations. A new Shotcrete Tracker captures the entire cycle from batch to face, strengthening ground support oversight and ensuring greater accountability.
Micromine’s integrated product suite spans every stage of the mining lifecycle, from early exploration and resource estimation to design, planning, production management, and data collaboration. Now as part of Weir, Micromine is positioned to deliver even greater innovation, value, and sustainability to customers worldwide.
“Momentum is more than a software release – it’s our chance to share what we’re building and to celebrate the community that brings it to life,” Walsh said. “Behind every mine there’s technology, but behind the technology there are people. We’re proud to support the professionals across exploration, geology and mining whose skill and dedication power the modern world. Families depend on this industry, and communities thrive because of it.”
Micromine’s 2026 Momentum Release is now available for download and upgrade for all existing Micromine users.
For more information and to explore the exciting updates, please visit www.micromine.com/momentum.
About Micromine
Micromine is a global leader in mining software solutions, delivering next generation technology across the entire mining lifecycle – from geological exploration and data management to resource estimation, mine design, planning, and production control.
With 39 years of expertise and trusted in over 3,300 active projects across 130+ mine sites worldwide, Micromine delivers powerful yet intuitive solutions that enable mining companies to maximize asset value, boost productivity, and make confident, data-driven decisions.
Committed to continuous innovation, Micromine invests heavily in R&D, ensuring industry-leading technology backed by local expertise and global support.
In April 2025, Micromine became part of Weir, a global leader in mining technology, focused on accelerating smart, efficient and sustainable mining. Follow Micromine on LinkedIn or visit www.micromine.com.
Media Contact
Evangeline Newby | Global Campaign Manager, Micromine | enewby@micromine.com