idoba Wins Innovation Award in the 2025 Mining Technology Excellence Awards
We are thrilled to share the news that our simulation software solution, idoba.sim has won has won the Innovation Award in the 2025 Mining Technology Excellence Awards. The Mining Technology Excellence Awards are a prestigious recognition in our industry, celebrating companies that push the boundaries of innovation and operational excellence.
“This award acknowledges our incredible team behind idoba.sim – engineers, developers, designers, miners, analysts, and simulation experts from all corners of the world. It’s the diversity of cultures, disciplines, and experiences that has turned an ambitious idea into a tool already changing how mining prefeasibility studies and short-term planning are done. I’m proud of what we’ve built together, and even more excited about where this journey takes us next. Above all, this is a celebration of the resilience and creativity it takes to push the boundaries of what’s possible.”
idoba.sim was selected by the panel of judges for its innovative use of agent-based modelling which is used to mirror real-world interactions between trucks, loaders, and stockpiles underground. By using idoba.sim site teams can quickly compare multiple scenarios side-by-side to adjust fleets, routes or shift plans, identify bottlenecks, underutilised assets, and uncover trade-offs clearly before committing resources.
Further feedback we received from judges included;
User-Friendly Workflows
The intuitive, mining-specific workflows and 3D visualisation tools in idoba.sim make advanced simulation accessible for non-specialists. This fosters a culture of rapid iteration and continuous improvement on-site.Proactive Problem Solving
idoba.sim allows underground mine operators to identify and resolve bottlenecks and congestion proactively. This results in measurable gains in productivity, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.Empowering Teams
idoba.sim is enabling mining professionals to optimise load and haul processes without relying on specialist consultants. This democratisation of technology means that every team member can contribute to decision-making.Real-Time Decision Making
With idoba.sim, operational teams can run short-interval, shift-level simulations that directly inform real-time decisions. This bridges the gap between strategic planning and day-to-day execution, making operations more agile.Innovative Product Roadmap
The team at idoba are developing new features and functionality such new equipment agents, development advance, and incorporating battery electric vehicles and autonomous fleets.
This award stands as a testament to our dedication to empowering our clients in achieving operational excellence through optimised planning, mine design, and de-risking investments. As we look ahead, we’re excited to keep driving efficiency, resilience, and readiness in the mining industry for the future.
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About the Mining Technology Excellence Awards
The Mining Technology Excellence Awards is an independent recognition programme powered by Global Data. The Excellence Awards celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the industry. The program provides a platform to recognise the companies that are driving change and is designed to highlight excellence within the sector by looking at a range of corporate activities including deals, business projects and initiatives, both internal and in the community.
Companies are evaluated based on their performance in 12 key areas of excellence, including innovation. Innovation lies at the core of every successful, forward-thinking business, and our awards aim to celebrate pioneers across all sectors.
The Innovation category encompasses a broad spectrum within the Excellence Awards, recognising pioneering efforts ranging from cutting-edge research and development to innovative business practices. All ranked entities share a commitment to introducing new concepts not only within their own operations but also across their respective sectors.
This category honours projects that demonstrate creative and groundbreaking approaches to the market.