Tag Archive: GIM
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
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
The GIM Channel 02: Bill Withers on creating a resilient GIM technology company
In this episode of The GIM Channel, we are joined by acQuire’s co-founder, Bill Withers. Bill gives insights into the history of acQuire and challenges facing geoscientific information management from 1996 to today. He discusses his views on how important GIM is across the mining value chain, and the roles architecture, mine design and leadership... View Article
The GIM Channel 01: The digital age of data in mining
Welcome to our first edition of acQuire’s new podcast – The GIM Channel. The GIM Channel will feature a series of 20 minute interviews and discussions from mining leaders, technologists and natural resource industry experts. Every two weeks we’ll deliver insights from guest speakers on people, process and technology for managing one of the natural... View Article
Three ways GIM ensures data integrity
Maintaining the integrity of your geoscientific data is essential so your team working on your mining or exploration project can make quick and reliable decisions based on accurate information. Data integrity refers to the accuracy and consistency of stored data collected on your site from the drillhole and in the lab. Geoscientific Information Management (GIM)... View Article
The case for digital innovation in mining
Decreasing ore grades and complex ore bodies create need for digital innovation With decreasing ore grades, more complex ore bodies and volatile commodity prices, the mining industry needs ways to work smarter and respond quickly to changing circumstances. The utilisation of new digital tools, and technologies, can help innovate current processes being used in mining... View Article
How resource companies can maximise their digital technologies
Imagine a geo, a driller and a surveyor standing at a rig debating the name of a drillhole. It sounds like the opening of a bad geology joke but there’s nothing funny about it. When people in various roles at a resources operation have to stop what they’re doing and have a chat to confirm... View Article
Why Effective Geoscientific Information Management Needs Leadership
Change management can be the biggest hurdle when implementing a strategy for effective geoscientific information management (GIM). To reap the rewards of introducing a strategic GIM solution to your operation, a senior executive or manager invested in its success needs to champion the project. Involvement from the top ensures an implementation can successfully preserve its... View Article
How GIM Helps Business Prosper in Difficult Market Conditions
In a downturn, everyone must respond to cost pressures. Making cuts in the wrong place can actually cost your company money, now and in the long term. Unfortunately, business often views geoscientific information management (GIM) as an unnecessary expense. Data is the basis for good decision-making but if the necessary data isn’t available, your company... View Article
Five Challenges in GIM Facing Mining and Exploration Companies
Mining and exploration companies have a particular set of challenges they face to ensure their geoscientific information is managed as effectively as possible. This year at the Convention of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), the GIM Panel, hosted by acQuire, discussed current challenges and trends impacting geoscientific information management (GIM) for the... View Article
The Crucial Role of GIM in Geologic Modelling
Good geoscientific information management (GIM) is a key factor in a highly profitable and optimised mines because it provides a solid foundation for accurate resource and geologic models. A well supported resource model based on reliable data underpins all assumptions for the way the deposit will be mined. Data gathered throughout the mine’s lifespan feeds... View Article
