Above ground

While Bentley optimizes above-ground infrastructure, Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, manages everything below it. Seequent provides industry-leading geoscience software to help mining teams model ore bodies, analyze geological structures, and manage geotechnical risks. Together, Bentley and Seequent deliver seamless, end-to-end capabilities from the deep subsurface to surface facilities. Learn more about Seequent mining geoscience software.

Digital twins create a live, 3D replica of your physical mine infrastructure by connecting sensor data, engineering models, and operational systems. This allows operators to visualize asset performance in real time, monitor structural health, and make proactive decisions that reduce downtime and improve safety. Learn more about Bentley digital twins. 

Managing tailings dams requires continuous geotechnical monitoring and stability analysis. Bentley and Seequent software combine 3D geological modeling, slope stability analysis, and real-time IoT sensor data. This provides early warnings of pressure changes or structural shifts, preventing catastrophic failures and ensuring environmental compliance. Read our IoT condition monitoring eBook for details.

Bentley provides a comprehensive suite of software for above-ground mining infrastructure. For process plants, OpenPlant, ProStructures, and OpenBuildings Designer are used. Transportation and haul roads rely on OpenRoads and OpenRail Designer. Water and energy infrastructure are managed using OpenFlows and OpenUtilities. Construction and asset management are supported by SYNCHRO 4D, AssetWise, and the iTwin platform for digital twins, ensuring efficient design, build, and operations. 

Above-ground mining relies on continuous, heavy-haul transport. Specialized civil design software ensures that haul roads, heavy rail networks, and bridges can withstand extreme payloads. Software like OpenRoads Designer and OpenRail Designer optimize route alignments, improve grade planning, and enable proactive maintenance, significantly lowering operational costs and fleet wear. See our transportation industry page for more info. 

Effective water management is critical to prevent pit flooding and ensure compliance. Our hydraulic software allows mines to model complex dewatering systems, simulate surface runoff, and design reliable high-pressure water supply networks. Real-time digital twins help detect leaks and optimize pump performance, safeguarding operations and the surrounding ecosystem. Check our water industry page for details. 

Mining operations demand immense, reliable energy. Bentley provides industry-standard software to design robust overhead transmission lines, on-site substations, and efficient electrical distribution networks. These tools perform crucial hazard analyses and optimize grid layouts, accelerating mine electrification and ensuring safe, uninterrupted power to process plants. Visit our energy industry page to learn more.