acQuire Connected

Modern mining operations generate massive volumes of data throughout exploration, production, and resource management. This has given rise to many complex data management challenges including how the mining industry handles data volume and variety, data quality and integrity, accessibility to data, and many more. On this week’s episode of acQuire Connected, we’re joined by Niti Gupta, a geoscientist with more than a decade of experience in delivering comprehensive geological and environmental solutions, to unpack how integral data management is to the mining industry. Throughout the episode, we explore the challenges that mining companies face across data management and analysis, what effective data management can mean for sustainability efforts and regulatory reporting, common misconceptions around database management, and the future trends in data management practices.

In today's world of environmental reporting, there's a noticeable shift in how companies approach the way they manage their environmental impact. Rather than merely paying lip service, companies are now expected to take tangible actions and make a genuine impact on stakeholders and the environment around them. To make this transition, companies are turning to their environmental data as a crucial resource. While the concept of capturing environmental data isn’t novel, the use of data for analysis and its role in forecasting and decision-making has gained significant importance. In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Stuart van de Water, Environmental Leader at acQuire, and Michael Wowkodaw, Technology Adviser at acQuire, to delve into the realm of environmental data management including: - how and why companies are collecting environmental data, - types of environmental data that companies commonly collect but may not report on, and - what companies can do to get on top of their information management today to get the most out of their existing data.

With data being hailed as the "new gold," companies in the mining industry are swiftly adapting their data management practices, leveraging it not only for operational efficiency but also to meet increasing regulatory and compliance demands. This week’s guest, Steve Mundell, Director of Product at acQuire, delves into the evolving landscape of data management in the mining industry. In this episode, Steve sheds light on the complexities of navigating the "alphabet soup of regulations", the imperative for robust data management practices, how companies navigate cyber security in an era of data-driven mining operations and explore the future of data management.

This podcast episode is recorded from acQuire's panel discussion on the tradeshow floor at PDAC 2024. In this discussion, our three industry panelists share how they’re leveraging emerging technologies to meet their ESG requirements while increasing their output. Facilitated by Alison Atkins, CEO at acQuire, we are joined by Jeremy Vincent, Director of Geology at Wheaton Precious Metals, Alexis Eapen, Senior Mine Geologist at Centerra Gold Inc and Peter Lauder, Exploration Manager at Max Power Mining Corporation.

There has been an explosion of data being generated in mining as companies navigate deeper mines and are exploring increasingly complex ore bodies. Managing large volumes of data to access, analyse and then confidently make smarter decisions from that data is becoming increasingly challenging. Our guest panellists were invited to discuss these challenges and how technology plays a critical role in miners making smarter decisions with smarter data. Recorded live from the trade show floor at PDAC 2023 acQuire’s Operations Manager, Warren Carvey, is joined by guest panellists Chris Hunter, Centerra Gold, Jennifer MacLachlan, Cameco Corporation and John McGaughey, Mira Geoscience, as they weigh in on the latest developments.

In this episode of The GIM Channel, Tanya Matveeva, Director of Kamni Chain Ltd, joins acQuire’s Technical Adviser, Greg Ashcroft, to discuss the evolving world of blockchain technology and its application in mining.

In this episode of The GIM Channel, acQuire’s Environmental Leader, Stuart van de Water, joins acQuire’s Business Development Manager, Stephen Alpers, to discuss the multidisciplinary and important world of environmental data management and how to avoid finding yourself with fool’s gold.

In this episode of The GIM Channel, Asmita Mahanta Manager Technical Services and Data integration at BHP joins acQuire’s Business Development Manager, Stephen Alpers, to discuss the power of data across the mining value chain and how businesses can harness it.

In this episode of The GIM Channel acQuire’s Business Development Manager, Stephen Alpers, is joined by Jennifer MacLachlan, Manager, Exploration Information Management at Cameco to discuss how robotic process automation is creating greater efficiencies in handling exploration data.

In this week’s episodes acQuire’s Business Development Manager, Stephen Alpers, is joined by Brigette Hendersonhall, Founder and Principal Consultant of Matrix Data to discuss how businesses can get AI ready.

Technological innovation is being driven by one of our most important underlying assets – data. We are seeing an explosion of data collection and use in the mining industry from a multitude of sources. But are we using it to the best of our ability? How is it helping increase productivity and minimise costs across the mining value-chain? acQuire’s CEO, Alison Atkins, is joined by guest speakers Maggie Currie, Jason Kozar and Joel Hrominchuk as they weigh in on the latest developments recorded live from the trade show floor at PDAC 2020.

As the mining industry shifts towards real-time mining and the digital mine, data becomes more important. Peter Lauder, Geology Superintendent at IAMGOLD discusses the importance of data in an industry becoming increasingly data-driven on the latest GIM Channel podcast.

Warren Carvey from acQuire is joined by guest speakers from Goldcorp - Robin Fell, Director of Strategic Technology Solutions and Sian Marsden, Specialist Mining Applications. Recorded from the Trade Show floor at PDAC 2019, one of the world’s premier mineral exploration conventions, they discuss new technologies seen at PDAC this year, the mining industry's shift towards a digital mine and what the industry may look like in the future.

Steve Mundell joins the GIM Channel to talk about one of the largest mineral exploration industry conventions, PDAC 2019, and highlight what you can expect to learn about in relation to geoscience data software and trends in the industry.

In our latest GIM Channel episode, we're joined by David Eden, Director, Technical Strategy at Kinross Gold Corporation and Joe Makori, Business Development Analyst from acQuire. This podcast was recorded from the Trade Show floor at one of the largest mineral exploration conferences in the world - PDAC 2018. Our guests joined The GIM Channel to talk about upcoming trends in mineral exploration and technology as we shift towards the digital mine.

We took The GIM Channel podcast to PDAC 2018 in Toronto to join 25,000 mineral exploration professionals at the four day conference. In this episode we're joined by Stan Wholley, American Operations/President of the Americas from CSA Global and acQuire's Managing Director, Alison Atkins who discuss the latest mineral exploration trends from the trade show floor.

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 3 of Kinross Gold’s sites and head office. Find out how her team is overcoming GIM challenges with the support of senior management and what key insights they have discovered along the way.

The GIM Channel invited Austmine’s CEO, Christine Gibbs Stewart, to join us live from the Austmine 2017 conference in Perth. She chats to us about the changes she’s seen in mining and METS since their last conference in Brisbane. The GIM Channel discusses how the sector is hoping to leverage technological innovation in the future and what role data plays in this.

Jason Dunning, Group Manager - Geology and Exploration at Nyrstar Mining joins the GIM Channel at PDAC. Jason chats to us about the role data management plays in driving greater efficiencies in the resources industry.

The GIM Channel takes time out at PDAC to chat with Mike McClelland, Director Land and Information at Cameco. Mike discusses challenges in GIM and how these may have changed from the previous year’s PDAC convention. Hear his thoughts on the role GIM plays in today’s mineral exploration industry.

REFLEX’s Global Manager Integrated Solutions, Michelle Carey; ARANZ Geo’s Senior Project Geologist, Lorraine Tam; acQuire’s Director of Product, Steve Mundell, join The GIM Channel to discuss their vision of the “connected mine”. acQuire, ARANZ Geo and Reflex are part of the collection of technologies that contribute to analysis and decision making in the mine planning/resource exploitation process of an organisation. Hear how these three organisations are working toward better connectivity for the “the connected mine” so that all the data is available in a timely manner for better decision making. You can hear more on this topic at our next GIM Jam Mastermind being held in Perth, WA on Friday 25 May. Register here - https://www.acquire.com.au/event_detail/gim-jam-mastermind-perth-e35/

We chat to the brains behind Swedish company, Minalyze, at this year’s PDAC. Minalyze featured their geolytical core scanner allowing miners to analyse drill samples with a fast, non-destructive method. Hear what CEO, Annelie Lundstrom and her colleagues had to say about new innovations in the industry and also some of the challenges.

In this episode of the GIM Channel, our host Meesha Stacker chats to Andrew Scott, Senior Director, Innovation at Barrick Gold Corporation with acQuire’s Director of Product, Steve Mundell, live from Unearthed Toronto. Hear what they have to say on disruptor events like Unearthed and why innovation is key within the resources sector.

Paul Stacey, from Map IT, discusses why it’s important for companies to structure their data right from the start and some of the GIM challenges faced in early stage projects.

Roy Irvine, from The EMMM Group, explains why the mine resource database is one of the most valuable assets on a mine, and gives us an easy way to calculate its value in this week’s GIM Channel podcast.

Steve Mundell, acQuire’s Director of Product chats to The GIM Channel this week giving insights into why he thinks GIM is important in the resources industry and the future trends catching his attention.

Federico Arboleda, Commercial Strategist at acQuire discusses how the mining industry can adapt to take on new innovations and technologies appearing in the industry.

Matt Hoffer, Geology Manager for Coeur Mining based in Chicago, joins this week’s episode of The GIM Channel to discuss innovative trends and the challenges geologists face in the natural resources industry.

Zane Prickett, Director of Unearthed, joins this week’s episode of The GIM Channel to discuss how start-ups and hackathons can foster greater innovation in the natural resources sector.

Our first episode for 2017 features guest speaker Jeremy Vincent, Manager of Production and Development Geology at Capstone Mining Corporation. Jeremy catches up with us from Vancouver and discusses GIM challenges he’s seen in the mining industry from graduate to management level. Jeremy talks about how geological data should be respected. Errors in data collected in the field can have a knock-on effect through the mining value chain, leading to financial ramifications. He also discusses the value of geological data and how companies can do more to invest in it in the current market.

This week’s episode features acQuire’s managing director, Alison Atkins, who reflects on highlights from 20 years of acQuire and the changes seen in GIM in the mining industry up to today. She discusses current risks for the mining and metals industry as outlined in a recent Ernst and Young Report and gives her insights on industry trends such as automation, connectivity, and cloud technologies. Alison also discusses new initiatives developed by acQuire this year and the company’s outlook for the future.

When data is an intangible thing, how can we ensure company’s value their data and understand the commercial ramifications on making decisions from “bad” data? This week’s episode of The GIM Channel features guest speakers Luc Savoie, from Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) and Warren Carvey from acQuire. We discuss some of the biggest challenges faced by the natural resources industry relating to GIM, from when Luc started his career to today.

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.

Geologists are great data gatherers but are they great data managers? The GIM Channel speaks with Paul Murtagh, an experienced exploration geologist, who previously worked on part of a standardisation initiative at Anglo American. This gave him the opportunity to take a closer look at how geoscientific information was being managed across seven mine sites in Australia and Canada. Paul discusses the importance of data management and how innovations have created improvements, cost efficiencies and better workflows in resources operations.