If there’s one thing mining needs, it’s a speedier way to capture blasthole samples. Samplers and pit technicians are often faced with limited or no connectivity in the pit, which makes a job with tight time restrictions even more difficult. So how do you collect and record accurate samples while working under time pressure in... View Article
The acQuire team is heading to Toronto! The annual trek to Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual international convention is one of the highlights on our calendar, even though our Perth crowd have to forgo sun and sand for snow and ice. (In all seriousness, we love it.) This year we’re particularly excited... View Article
Every year EY makes an assessment of the risks facing the mining and metals industry. Paul Mitchell, EY Global Mining & Metals leader, details those risks and forecasts the Top 10 business risks and opportunities – 2020. There were a lot of industry fluctuations in 2019 highlighting the challenge miners face in managing ongoing disruption.... View Article
When was the last time you checked the health of your geological database? You might be suffering from any number of issues affecting your data and your team’s ability to work efficiently. Find out what one Australian miner discovered after experiencing acQuire’s Health Check and a Site Efficiency Assessment. It turned out to be an... View Article
Austmine’s Innovation Roadshow visited Perth on 13 September. It followed on from previous events hosted in Brisbane and Newcastle, aiming to stimulate discussion and showcase ideas across the country from miners and METS companies. Common across all three events were themes addressing how teams, communities and management play a role in driving innovation to ensure... View Article
