Tag Archive: Data management
New mining consultancies welcomed into acQuire’s global Nova Network
New mining consultancies welcomed into acQuire’s global Nova Network. acQuire is pleased to welcome two new businesses into its global Nova Network – eBooting and Stantec. The acQuire Nova Network is a collaboration between acQuire and mining industry consultants to provide geoscientific data management solutions, using acQuire products for the delivery of services. eBooting eBooting... View Article
Healthy geoscience data critical piece of puzzle for copper miner
Tritton Resources Limited (Tritton) is a fully owned subsidiary to Aeris Resources Limited. Chris Raymond, Tritton’s Exploration Superintendent, is in charge of a small team working to ensure the long-term future for the company at their operation in central New South Wales. Using acQuire’s GIM Suite to its fullest potential is a critical piece of... View Article
Digital transformation and the evolving mining tech ecosystem
When you’re immersed in a long-term project, it can be easy to forget how far you’ve come. That was driven home at the Digital Mine Conference held in Perth on 10-11 April 2019. It was an excellent opportunity to hear from the industry and Government about the current state of the digital mine, where we... View Article
Coming out on top of the build vs. buy software debate
The ‘build or buy’ debate is nearly as old as technology itself. Most companies have a combination of in-house systems and commercial software, and this is true across industries regardless the size of the business or how long a business has been operating. Making the decision to build or buy can be tricky and the... View Article
GIM masterminds discuss data challenges and opportunities at Calgary event
GIM masterminds came together at acQuire’s latest user event in Calgary on October 20, 2017 to discuss best-practice geoscientific data management in their companies. GIM Jam Masterminds are a place for GIM Suite users and administrators to meet and discuss how they use the software in their companies, provide feedback and learn about the latest... View Article
Raising GIM Awareness: Geologists share best advice
Importance of data management practices Geoscientific data is a strategic asset to your company but only when it’s durable and easily accessible to everyone in your organisation. When the Geoscientific Information Management (GIM) discipline in an organisation is immature, your business does not get optimal value from your data. Certainly some people have experience dealing... View Article
An early start in data management makes business sense
The case for getting an early start In one of our earlier newsroom posts, my colleague, Richard Rowe, discussed the fear of starting a data management project in mining. The reasons are many and all have merit. But delaying the start of a project can cost you time and money in the long run. Conversely,... View Article
Calculating the ROI of your geological data technology
Getting approval for a technology expenditure often comes down to an issue of want and need. During boom times, no one is left wanting. During a downturn, it becomes harder to convince management to spend money. A recent guest on the GIM Channel podcast has a great formula for helping mining companies understand the value... View Article
Why do we fear starting?
The resources industry, in particular, is known for lurching from boom to bust. This often leads to us exploring ways to capitalise on opportunities whilst reducing cost and risk, especially in the rough times. We have established one of the best ways to achieve both goals is through the introduction of technology. However, as good... View Article
Opinion: We are entering an optimistic, data driven phase
Leaving this year’s PDAC 2017 conference in Totonto left me feeling the industry is at the beginning of a new, positive phase. There seemed to be a new, cautious optimism amongst the attendees, fueled by forecasts of positive commodity price changes over the coming three years. SP Global forecasts only lead and iron ore will... View Article
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