Tag Archive: GIM
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
Three key takeaways from AusIMM’s Mining Geology Conference
The recent Tenth International Mining Geology Conference had a great feeling about it. There was a strong sense of people and organisations sharing their valuable insights – both the good and the bad – for the benefit of the industry. Held in Hobart, Tasmania from 20-22 September, the theme of the conference was “Setting New... View Article
The connected mine and the quest for better decisions
acQuire’s GIM Talks at PDAC 2017 acQuire hosted a series of GIM presentations featuring guest speakers from the mining and mineral exploration industry during the PDAC Convention in 2017. The presentations gave attendees technological insights in GIM and offered real-life case studies from the field. “The Connected Mine” was presented by acQuire, REFLEX and ARANZ... View Article
The mine of the future
As a technology company at the forefront of geoscientific information management software, acQuire is very interested in the mine of the future: understanding where the industry is going and having a hand in shaping that future is key to our mission. Over the past two years we have witnessed the end of the mining super-cycle... View Article
The GIM Channel 18: Why a senior gold mining company takes GIM seriously
In this week’s episode, we chat to Jenni Pfeiffer, the Manager for Geologic Data Systems with Kinross Gold Corporation. She discusses how she has been working directly with global operations to improve geological data management capabilities and processes across three of Kinross Gold’s sites and head office. Find out how her team is overcoming GIM... View Article
The GIM Channel: Special podcast series recorded live from PDAC
This week we feature 5 podcasts as part of a special edition GIM Channel, recorded from PDAC in Toronto. We took time out at one of the world’s biggest mineral exploration conventions to chat to: 1. Andrew Scott, Senior Director, Innovation at Barrick Gold Corporation Andrew Scott, and acQuire’s Director of Product, Steve Mundell, chat... View Article
Interoperability: Smart Refresh improves data quality
Interoperability is taking the mining industry by storm. Or that’s what you might think if you’ve attended a mining conference recently. We’ve been on the interoperability bandwagon for over 20 years at acQuire, cheekily describing our efforts as ‘playing well with others’. What you might not have heard about is our Smart Refresh feature. Here’s... View Article
The GIM Channel 08: Bringing innovation to the mining industry
Federico Arboleda, acQuire’s Commercial Strategist, joins the GIM Channel to discuss how the mining industry is ready to adapt and adopt new innovations and technologies to drive greater productivity. So how do you jump on the productivity bandwagon? Federico discusses why you need your fundamental data before you do anything else. Without your original observations... View Article
The GIM Channel 07: Tackling challenges in the resources industry with GIM
Matt Hoffer, Geology Manager for Coeur Mining based in Chicago, joins this week’s episode of The GIM Channel to discuss innovative trends in mining and the challenges geologists face in the natural resources industry. Matt has worked in the mining industry as a geologist for over 10 years with numerous geologist roles with Newmont, Allied... View Article
Risk management in mining needs robust data management
It’s no secret mining and metals companies are facing new risks as the market adjusts to dynamic pressures. A 2016 Ernst & Young (EY) report shows a fresh risk profile for the global industry. It clearly states the need to be productive and innovative. Managing cash remains a risk, as seen in previous years. Sustainable... View Article
