ABOUT US
Using intuitive software solutions, we strive to increase mining efficiency
Opencontour is an open pit mining software company that supports mining operations in identifying their assets' true value.
Our focus is on optimizing open pit operations
 Our Mission
Support mining professionals with intuitive software and expert consulting to simplify planning, optimize operations, and drive better decisions
Our Vision
To transform how the mining industry works through innovative software and data-driven solutions that unlock new opportunities and long-term value
30+
Years of
Experience
50+
Global Consulting Projects have benefited from Opencontour
15+
Our Opencontour Stacking Module has been applied to 15+ heap leach operations
WHY US
Be a step ahead,
strategic decisions tested
Mine Planning
Our Mine Design and Mine Scheduler Software allows for fast iterations. We firmly believe that strategic decisions should be made based upon exploring more than one design.
Built on AWS, Opencontour delivers a secure and reliable platform without storing your project data. You stay in control—your files, your environment, your decisions.
Your Data, Your Control
Our team combines deep mine planning experience with modern software development. Opencontour evolves with the latest technology to support how you work—now and in the future.
Built by Experts
From stacked leach pads to multi-phase schedules, we’ve tackled the hardest mine planning problems through both software and hands-on consulting. Opencontour gives you the tools to do the same, simply and effectively.
Solve complex challenges
OUR TEAM
The power of
collaboration
Russell Downer
CEO & Founder
My curiosity for computers, science, and engineering can be traced back to my early years. I am the CEO and founder of Opencontour and the Director of Mining for Forte Dynamics. After working for a large Gold Mining Company for over twenty years, I decided to start Opencontour. I regularly evaluate designs, schedules, and processes and always wondered, " What if we did things differently? Making things work and work better and then looking for ways to innovate them continues to be my driving force.
As a new start-up, the software has continued to evolve. The company also focuses on becoming the first to market heap leach stacking and recovery modeling software. Clients have gained many valuable insights from our software solutions.
Maria Echavarria Eikhof
COO
To achieve success, I have a strong desire to make things happen and to make a meaningful difference for team members, customers, and people in the communities we serve.
I am Opencontour’s COO. My experience working in Australia, the Philippines, and North America has enabled me to lead multi-disciplinary teams in complex project environments. My career goal has been to develop customer-centric strategies and close-knit foster teams and deliver results in some of the most challenging and competitive markets. I have a Master of Business Administration from the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, and I am a certified P.M.P. When I'm not at work, I enjoy running, skiing, and exploring nature.
