Categories for GIM Suite – Technology
3 big reasons to visit acQuire’s virtual booth at PDAC 2021
Make sure to visit us online at PDAC 2021 The acQuire team is heading to PDAC – virtually! The annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual international convention is one of the highlights on our calendar, even with a different format this year! For the first time ever PDAC is going completely virtual... View Article
5 common information management challenges for geologists
If there’s ever been a year for challenges, 2020 was it. The mining industry has come through a tricky year pretty well, especially those already working towards digital transformation. But even with good remote working capabilities, geologists are still facing old demons when it comes to information management. Here are the top five offenders: Using... View Article
Streamlined data collection from pit to sample submission
It’s hard to believe, but manual data capture in the pit is still one of the most common methods for recording original observations and measurements of geological data. Geologists then spend a lot of time ensuring their sampling data is transferred back into a central database and preparing sample submission reports to send to the... View Article
Why configurable technology makes better business sense
Customising software is a common practice. It’s also one that contains a high risk for operational disruption and can be costly to maintain over time for natural resources companies. There’s a better way to manage the unique geological information management requirements of your mining operation. Read on to find out why configurable technology makes better... View Article
acQuire’s latest software release extends mobile features for blasthole sampling
acQuire has recently released new updates to its geological data management solution – GIM Suite. The new updates extend its web and mobile capabilities for geology teams sampling blastholes in mining production. GIM Suite 4.3 helps geologists and pit technicians who operate in a time pressured environment, to rapidly log geology for sampled and unsampled... View Article
Five ways to get more from your GIM software investment
If you use GIM Suite, you’ll know the benefits to keeping your geoscientific data organised in a single repository so your entire organisation is working from a single source of truth. Data validations and business rules help keep data clean, and automations make your workflows quicker and less labour-intensive. When GIM Suite connects with third-party... View Article
acQuire and Imago join forces in new technology partnership to improve integration of geological data
acQuire announces a collaboration with Imago, a USA technology company dedicated to providing high-performance viewing of geological core and chip images from any location. The new integration gives GIM Suite customers the ability to view high-quality images alongside their geoscientific data. The Imago integration will be launched as part of GIM Suite’s next release –... View Article
Three ways geoscientific data management ensures data integrity
Maintaining the integrity of your geoscientific data is essential for your geology team to make quick and reliable decisions based on trusted information. Data integrity refers to the accuracy and consistency of the geoscientific data collected on your site, beginning at the point of capture and going all the way to the lab. Good geoscientific... View Article
How to calculate the ROI of your geological data management software
Determining the ROI of geological data management software is no small task. Unlike with other corporate-grade enterprise software, there’s no widespread agreement in the mining industry about the best way to determine the value of geoscientific data. Data management software is still mostly viewed as an expense and not as an enterprise-wide tool for making... View Article
Mining in 2020: Resilience is key to success
I look forward to the Mine report from PwC every year. This year, more than ever, the health and wellbeing of our industry are front of mind as we address the many challenges presented by COVID-19. I’m encouraged by the findings which point to a resilient and resourceful industry. Mine 2020 marks PwC’s 17th annual... View Article
