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archived news Mining Engineer award (December 2007)
Innovation grant for Maptek (December 2007)
As laser scanning moves into the mainstream of modern survey practice, customers are increasingly seeing the benefits of an integrated solution to their surveying needs. A company such as Maptek, with a 26-year history providing high technology solutions to the mining industry, is ideally placed to deliver this.
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Mines and Money 2007 (November
2007)
Maptek showcased the Maptek I-Site 4400LR laser scanner for the first time in the UK at our booth at Mines and Money, held in London in November. The application of I-Site for volumetric auditing and as an exploration tool for re-commissioning old mines was well received. Strong interest was shown in Maptek Vulcan and Maptek I-Site products at the tradeshow. Paul Williams, Finance Director of Angus and Ross PLc (left) receives his free prize from Duncan Lee, Maptek General Manager, Europe & Africa |
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Maptek MineSuite version 4.7 released (November 2007)
A strong focus on improving the user experience has led to the release of Maptek’s MineSuite Version 4.7 software. User guides and manuals are now available as bookmarked PDF documents, a simple click away via Help on the MineSuite console.
Enhancements to the Online mapping module include a ‘stacking’ function for map icons which make it easier to discern which processes are being rendered when they overlap. This feature is also available in the Map Replay.
Mapping Replay now allows users to select which online events are to be replayed, and location states can be configured to display in different colours. Setup is now performed with a wizard, and the replay controller is more compact.
Online expressions can be formatted for easier readability and the text pane spans the full width of the panel. Loading of certificates has been sped up by creating an on-demand list.
Reporting Explorer is fully supported as the primary method for managing reports, and CSV Batches can now be emailed via the Task Scheduler.
A ‘Today’ button has been added to the manual data entry shift selector, so that users can quickly navigate back to the current shift if they have scrolled the list of shifts. Delay propagation is more comprehensive and is now recursive, with all configured rules being applied to any process which is the target of a propagated delay.
The system can now log user name and timestamp providing a means of auditing modifications to data
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Maptek Users Conference brings customers and staff together (November 2007)
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More than 60 people from various mining companies joined Maptek staff for the 3-day users conference held at the Inverness Center in Engelwood, Colorado, at the end of October.
Engineers, geologists, consultants and educators attended, from Albian Sands Energy Inc., Barrick Gold Corporation, BHP Billiton Ekati, Bureau of Land Management, Chevron Mining Inc., Cleveland Cliffs (Michigan, Northshore, United Taconite, Cliffs Mining Services, Hibbing-Taconite, Wabush/Scully sites), Iron Ore Company of Canada, McIntosh Engineering, Newmont Mining, Peabody Engineering, Petro-Canada, Phelps Dodge, Queenstake Resources Ltd, Rio Tinto Minerals (London, Denver, Perth), Somincor, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, SRK Consulting, Stillwater Mining Company (Nye, East Boulder mines), Thiess Australia, Kennecott Exploration, Minera Los Pelambres, Peabody Energy (PRCC), Thiess Pty Ltd and The University of Utah.
The program catered for engineers on Day 1 with Maptek Vulcan case studies covering haulage profile, Chronos and IDS scheduling, pit optimisation, ore blending, tailings dam design and Maptek I-Site for underground surveying.
Day 2 focused on new technology and customer feedback, with sessions run by Marketing Director, Matt Pesce, and Vulcan Product Manager, Steve Uecker, as well as new software developments introduced by Fernando Rodrigues, leader of Vulcan Technical Services in Denver.
Day 3 featured geology-focused talks covering grade control, block modelling, geological modelling and tetra modelling, as well as surveying and mine planning applications featuring I-Site.
The event was a great chance for networking between Maptek customers and staff. Client ideas, such as the interactive editing tool for underground ramps, which displays grades dynamically while maintaining control on operational constraints, were incorporated into the Vulcan Version 7.5 release.
The Vulcan Olympics brought out the competitive streak in users, with finalists Andy Connell, Paul Jones, Ryan Barnett, Luis Sierra, Allan Schappert, Chris Hunter and Ziggy Hladysz losing out to winner Michael Wilkins (top right).
The success of Maptek’s recent Users Conference represented the culmination of hard work and dedication on the part of our clients, business partners and Maptek staff from all parts of the world. Maptek employees from Australia, Europe, South America and North America provided attendees with access to a wide range of skills, knowledge and expertise.
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Maptek was able to deliver the breadth and quality of content offered during the conference with the input of our customers who provided outstanding presentations detailing how they use Maptek products to achieve best practices in their work. I offer my thanks to each and every attendee in making this the finest Maptek Users Conference to date.
Barry Henderson, CEO
The 2007 Users Conference attracted clients from hard rock and coal operations, and open pit and underground mines. I am sure everyone was able to take away something useful; we certainly look forward to seeing our clients again at the next conference.
Tony Peterson, Technical Services Manager, Denver
XI Maptek Users Conference in South America (September 2007)
Maptek customers from Chile, Brazil and Ecuador plus staff and students from the universities of Antofagasta, Santiago, La Serena, Catolica del Norte and Chile attended the highly successful XI Maptek Users Conference in Viña del Mar in August. These 60 participants joined Maptek staff from Brazil, Chile, USA and Australia. Presentations from Maptek Vulcan users highlighted the range of applications for our products from mine planning, grade control, geotechnical studies, grade estimation through to pit optimisation. Maptek I-Site presentations proved how Maptek’s latest laser scan data software tools provide simple and accurate solutions to real mining situations. Customers gained new insights into how to derive maximum benefit from Vulcan and I-Site by listening to expert Maptek staff. At the conference dinner, Maptek Sudamérica Senior Vice-President Marcelo Arancibia presented an award to long-standing Maptek customer, Hugo Urrutia (right), who has been using Vulcan for 10 years. Mr Urrutia has more than 40 years experience in mining and is a qualified Civil Mining Engineer and Member of the Mining Engineers Institute of Chile, with a Diploma in Strategic Contract Management. He has worked for Pelambres Mining Company since 1998, and is currently Long Term Planning Senior Engineer in the Planning and Development Management Office. This was one of the most successful conferences that I have experienced since joining Maptek. It exceeded our expectations in both support and the content of users papers. The customer focus group was excellent, allowing us not only to see what we are doing well but also to identify how we could do better. We will continue to improve, and to differentiate ourselves based on the high quality application support we provide to our customers.Marcelo Arancibia |
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Applied Geostatistics course (August 2007)
The 6th Citation Program in Applied Geostatistics was held in the Maptek Denver office from July 9 to August 3. The accredited course combined academic knowledge of modern geostatistical tools with industry experience, focusing on mining. The course was attended by a wide range of mining professionals, from those running grade estimations to experienced users who needed a deeper knowledge of the theory and practice of geostatistics.
Instructors were Dr Clayton Deutsch, Professor and Director of the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Alberta, and Eric Gonzalez, Regional Manager for Maptek Mexico and the Caribbean. Dr Deutsch teaches and conducts research in geostatistical methods applied to resource estimation and grade control. Eric is a Mining Engineer who has been using Vulcan software since 1996, specialising in the Geostatistics package. He completed the Geostatistics Citation in 2003.
Applied Geostatistics courses are also conducted by Maptek in Chile and Perth, Australia.
Renewed focus on customers (June 2007)
Customers are the centre of our business. Providing the mining
industry with excellent products and services has been the driving
force behind Maptek for more than 25 years. As our industry grows
in size and complexity, the challenges and pressures we face are
increasing to unprecedented levels.
At Maptek, we regard our customers’ problems as our own. It
is our job to help you be successful! As Maptek’s new Director
of Global Marketing, Matt Pesce’s top priority is to ensure
that Maptek understands and responds to customers’ changing
needs. In order to accomplish this, Matt is initiating a program
to get input from customers and others in the industry.
Matt invites you to contact him with ideas, questions and feedback
(good and bad) or to volunteer to participate in this process. You
can reach him at matt.pesce
maptek.com or via telephone at 1-303 763 4919. We’re excited to work
with you to shape the future!
Read about global conference on computer applications in mining (APCOM) (June 2007)
The 33rd International Symposium on the Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM) was held in Santiago, Chile in April this year. As the Platinum sponsor, Maptek was well represented at the event which hosted almost 300 delegates from across the minerals industry globally. For full report, download pdf (175 KB)
Fort Hills Energy Limited Partnership selects Vulcan/I-Site for oil sands mine (May 2007)
Fort Hills Energy Limited Partnership (Petro-Canada, UTS Energy & Teck Cominco) has chosen Vulcan for geological modeling and mine planning software and services. It will be used in the initial modeling and planning stages of the Fort Hills Energy Limited Partnership Fort Hills oil sands mine. Fort Hills Energy Limited Partnership also purchased I-Site Studio 3.0 to be used in handling massive LIDAR datasets and processing them to create suitable topographic models for Vulcan.
The Fort Hills project is located in north-eastern Alberta in the Athabasca Oil Sands Basin. The lease area is located north of the city of Fort McMurray and is adjacent to and north of the Syncrude Mine. This oil sands project has an expected life in excess of 40 years with operations planned to begin in 2011.
Version 7 released (March 2007)
Vulcan Version 7 has been released to clients following a comprehensive development phase and rigorous software testing.
Version 7 includes major enhancements for coal customers and Chronos
users. New tools have been added to CAD, Open Pit, Dump Design and
Statistics menus. Improvements to existing tools in Survey, Geotech,
Pit Layout, Bench & Batters, Progress Maps, Image Registration,
Ring Design, Drill & Blast, Grade Control, Pit Optimiser, Grade
Shells, Geophysics and Intelligent Objects are supported by a further
1000 smaller enhancements and fixes.
For more information on all of
the new features
'Global customer input has been important in establishing
this version as the most stable, relevant, easy to use mine planning
and geological modelling software on the market.' Steve
Uecker, Global Product Manager
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Maptek’s global management team meets in Brisbane (February 2007)
Maptek’s global management team met in Brisbane for three
days in late January. The aims of the meeting were to focus on Maptek’s
strategic, long-term objectives; develop and communicate product
directions; and plan for growth in response to the support Maptek
has received from the global mining industry in recent years. The
group recognised that capability integration and responsiveness
to global drivers from the industry, coupled with an ability to
continue as market leader in technology innovation and product development
would be Maptek’s main strengths. This enabled the global
management team to map a path of growth which will ensure that Maptek
and our product suite continue to be valued as a key partner with
industry for many years.
Eric
González, Regional Manager, Maptek Mexico and The Caribbean;
Steve Uecker, Vulcan Product Manager; Robert Slade, General Manager,
Maptek North America; Peter Johnson, General Manager, Maptek Australia;
Marcelo Arancibia, Regional Manager, Maptek South America; Bob Johnson,
Chairman, Maptek Group; Barry Henderson, CEO, Maptek; Phil Edmiston,
Regional Manager, Western Australia; Simon Ratcliffe, I-Site General
Manager; Eleanor Parsons, National Services Delivery Consultant,
Australia; James Cameron, MineSuite Product Manager; Duncan Lee,
Regional Manager, Maptek Europe and Africa; Alistair Doorey, Maptek
IT Manager.
Maptek sponsors computer lab at South Dakota School of Mines (January 2007)
Maptek has announced that it will be sponsoring a state-of-the-art computer lab and global communications centre at the South Dakota School of Mines Department of Mining Engineering and Management.
The Maptek Advanced Mine Design Centre will begin construction immediately and should be ready for students by the fall of 2007. Additional enhancements will be made over the next three years with expected completion by 2010.
This new centre will enhance the faculty’s ability to promote and teach the technical aspects of the mining industry. Due mainly to South Dakota’s recent enhancement of the curriculum to include mining business and management and the resulting increase in enrollment, students are forced to share computers in a cramped classroom. The new facility will be twice the size and will enable 25 students access to computers. Other features of the new centre include:
• Video conferencing capabilities for distance education
and global communications
• Dedicated wall space for both a large plasma screen and
blackboard
• A ceiling mounted air projector that is networked to all
tablet PCs and desktops
• Ergonomic seating and new equipment furniture
• New flooring and improved lighting
• Air conditioning and updated heating and ventilation
South Dakota’s mining program is the fifth largest in the nation with a current enrollment of 60 students and expected enrollment of 80 students in 2008. This new centre will help the school continue to produce high quality, trained engineers for the mining industry.
Established 25 years ago, Maptek offers a range of cutting edge software and hardware technologies. Vulcan software, a 3D geological modelling system, is currently used for modelling and mine planning at more than 600 sites worldwide. It will also be used as a teaching tool at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.
Maptek celebrates 25 years in mining (September 2006)
Maptek celebrates 25 years in mining in
2006. Barry Henderson, Maptek CEO, explains Maptek’s
success, ‘For the past 25 years, our dedication
to customer service and support, as well as continued
innovation across our product lines, has enabled Maptek
to distinguish itself as an industry leader in technology
solutions.’
Maptek’s Vulcan software was the world’s
first true 3D geological modelling system, and is now
used for modelling and mine planning at more than 600
sites.
Vulcan is continually evolving, through responding to
feedback and taking advantage of technological breakthroughs
to stay ahead of the market. Software development follows
a three-pronged approach, occurring simultaneously in
North America, South America and Australia to ensure
that the special interests of each region are considered.
Steve Uecker of Maptek’s Denver Office has overseen
the development and release of Vulcan Version 7. As
Global Product Manager he has worked to keep abreast
of industry changes and customer needs, communicating
these to the product development team. ‘Vulcan
7 builds on the success of Version 6 and represents
another year of enhancements and upgrades requested
by our user base. The global QA effort has been tremendous
and I am confident that our clients will find Vulcan
7 more functional and reliable than ever.’
Vulcan 7 focuses on improved usability through underlying
architecture and structural revision, new and rearranged
menus, and a range of added functionality from database
validation and display to financial modelling.
Vulcan 7 includes many open pit and underground enhancements,
exciting advances in stratigraphic modelling, a new
Chronos Scheduler integrated with Microsoft® Excel™,
new interfaces and export options. Geophysics, geotechnical
and geostatistics menus all have new features. Coal
compositing, grade estimation and pit optimisation have
been significantly enhanced. Despite the many changes,
version compatibility has been maintained.
Steve Sullivan, Vulcan Sales Manager, Australasia, comments,
‘Version 7 represents a continuation in the evolution
of Vulcan software. Global customer input has been important
in establishing this version as the most relevant, easy-to-use
mine planning and geological modelling software in the
market.’
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Mapping a future for mining (June 2006)
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Vulcan worldwide (June 2006)
Century Mining Corporation,
located in Blaine, Washington, has acquired Vulcan for
use at its head office and Sigma-Lamaque Mining Complex
in Val d’Or, Quebec. Vulcan will be used for geological
modelling and mine design of the operating open pit
gold mine and future underground extension.
Curnamona Energy has purchased a Vulcan
Explorer for management of drilling data and modelling
of 3D sub-surface stratigraphies in the search for palaeochannel
uranium in the Curnamona region of South Australia.
Galway Resources Ltd has purchased
a timed licence for geological modelling and estimation,
as well as Vulcan Enviewer for modelling reviews and
presentations. Galway, located in Elko, Nevada, will
use Vulcan at its Indian Springs Tungsten deposit in
northeastern Nevada.
MacDonald, Dettwiler & Associates Ltd,
based in Richmond, British Columbia, has purchased Vulcan
for underground video scanning, texture mapping and
3D modelling of mining faces. Vulcan will be used for
ore control and geotechnical mapping as well as producing
triangulations with ireg textures. The project is sponsored
by Anglo American Base Metals.
Mining Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd, a consultancy
formed in 2005 to specialise in open cut coal mining,
has purchased Vulcan’s MineModeller for use at
the Millennium Mine. MEC is assisting clients in Queensland’s
Bowen Basin with design and optimisation of new and
existing mines.
Oxiana’s Prominent Hill Gawler
Craton copper-gold project in the far north of South
Australia has acquired Vulcan MineModeller to coordinate
the collection and presentation of all geological and
mine planning data.
Pike River Coal Company has purchased
Vulcan GeoModeller for the new Pike River underground
coal operation located on New Zealand’s South
Island. Vulcan will be used to build stratigraphic and
quality models of the high quality coking coals.
Poitrel Mine is a new truck and shovel
open cut mine west of Mackay, Queensland, operated by
BMA on behalf of owner BHP Mitsui Coal. Vulcan is used
for the entire mine planning sequence by BMA and Leighton
Contracting, from geology through long to short term
planning. BMA will trial Vulcan’s block and new
reverse fault modelling functionality to improve accuracy
of resource definition and scheduling for the heavily
faulted deposit.
PT Inco open cut nickel laterite mine
on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, has implemented
Vulcan’s Chronos scheduling module. Chronos optimisation
will be used by the long term planning department for
this complex operation with at least 60 mining areas
and critical blending considerations. PT Inco also purchased
Pit Optimiser and Haulage Profile licences.
Western Areas NL has acquired Vulcan
for geological modelling for feasibility studies for
the Forrestania Nickel Project, 400 km east of Perth,
Western Australia.
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MineSuite sale (June 2006)
Broadmeadow Mine, BMA’s new punch
longwall underground operation north of Moranbah in
Queensland, has purchased the MineSuite system for production
tracking and delay monitoring. Broadmeadow will have
the capacity to produce more than 3 million tonnes of
high quality coking coal a year. MineSuite will be used
to analyse and monitor equipment and production, through
the use of its console screen and reporting modules.
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Project services (June 2006)
Following several months of planning,
the Maptek IT Project Services Office in Perth has officially
opened for business.
The PSO provides a pool of people who, as professional
Project Managers, are available for consulting, and
a combination of services (managerial, administrative,
technical support) to support their role.
The specific aims of the PSO include:
• ensuring uniformity in the project management
process for all projects
• increasing the quality of project deliverables,
ensuring project success
• supporting project managers consulting on client
assignments.
The PSO has existed internally for some time in the
guise of the official Maptek IT project management methodology
which is based on the industry standard PRINCE2. The
PSO has supported project managers in the application
of the methodology to all new major projects undertaken
within the group.
Maptek IT offers full project management capabilities
to external clients, including project scope and business
case definition; risk assessment and management; project
planning; project control including issue and change
management; status and quality reviews and reporting;
project closure and handovers.
For a catalogue of services please contact maptek_it@maptek.com.au
or 61-8 6211 000
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Geostatistics course in Denver (June 2006)
Eric Gonzalez, Regional Manager of Maptek
Mexico, conducted a 10-day Geostatistics training course
in Denver in February. The well-received course covered
basic univariate statistics concepts through to Sequential
Gaussian simulation.
According to John Sims, Coeur d’Alene, ‘The
course was well worth the time invested. I really liked
it. If you held the 8-week course, I’d definitely
take it.’
The course gave participants a taste of the capabilities
of Vulcan’s Geostatistics module and provided
a good foundation from which to work. ‘It’s
been just the right balance of theory and application,’
commented Nigel Luckman of Southwestern Resources. ‘It
followed a step-by-step plan while answering our questions
too.’
Gretchen Moore of Stillwater agreed, ‘It was better
than I thought. It’s been a great conceptual and
practical overview of geo-statistics using software
we already use.’
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UK office re-location (March 2006)
Maptek’s European office has relocated
from Nottingham to Edinburgh. The move makes the regional
office more accessible to clients, with improved access
to an international airport.
Maptek UK Office attended the Mines and Money conference
in London in November 2005. The focus was to promote
consulting services to junior companies who can benefit
from having their exploration data modelled in a 3D
environment. It gives far more power to an investment
meeting.
KRJA Systems Ltd
3 Darnaway Street
Edinburgh EH3 6DW
Tel: 44 131 225 8447
Fax: 44 131 225 4928
info@maptek.co.uk
tech@maptek.co.uk
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Maptek IT recognised for excellence (March 2006)
Pilbara Iron holds an annual supplier recognition award
in Western Australia. The Supplier Recognition Program
was established in 1999 to review the performance of
key suppliers of Pilbara Iron, drive improvement and
recognise excellence. The program is based around several
categories and includes customer surveys, financial
performance and service level reviews.
In February 2006 Maptek IT was awarded the prize in
the Intellectual Services category for 2005. The presentation
ceremony was attended by management and staff of Pilbara
Iron, Rio Tinto Procurement, Rio Tinto Iron Ore, and
suppliers.
Keynote speakers included Sam Walsh, CEO RTIO and Pilbara
Iron Managing Director, Dave Smith. The award was presented
by Bruce Cox, Head of Rio Tinto Global Shared Business
Services to Stuart Strickland, Manager of Maptek IT.
This award is a significant milestone for Maptek IT
and shows that value for money and good customer service
are not mutually exclusive. Maptek IT was recognised
for providing more than 2,000 hours of out-of-scope
service and still finishing significantly under budget.
In addition to this Maptek IT has been a key partner
of Pilbara Iron during the current expansion projects.
Maptek IT rated ‘good’ or ‘excellent’
in 95% of all customer feedback that was received through
the program, statistics that would be the envy of any
IT service company!
‘Maptek IT should be congratulated in winning
the 2006 Pilbara Iron Supplier recognition award for
the application development and associated support services
provided to Rio Tinto. To win this award demands continued
service delivery success and high levels of customer
satisfaction throughout the year. Maptek has demonstrated
a commitment to improvement of service over the past
18 months which has seen them become a key partner for
our company.’
Bruce Cox, Head of Rio Tinto Global Shared Business
Services
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Vulcan worldwide (March 2006)
Andina (Codelco) has acquired Vulcan
as well as Conditional Simulation upgrades. Andina is
a copper mine incorporating both open pit and underground
operations.
BHP Billiton has acquired 10 Vulcan
software licences for mine planning at the Escondida
open pit copper mine located in the north of Chile.
BHP Billiton has acquired an initial
five Vulcan software licences and three months consultancy
services for the Olympic Dam Expansion
project based in South Australia’s far north.
Vulcan will be used by the project feasibility team
for geotechnical investigations and ore resource modelling.
BHP Billiton Nickel West has purchased
two Vulcan licences for geotechnical and structural
modelling at the Mt Keith mine in Western Australia.
Bullion River Gold has purchased Vulcan
for exploration, geological modelling and resource estimation
at its French Gulch project in California.
Geothermal Explorers Ltd of Switzerland has
purchased a Vulcan Explorer licence to help model the
geological structures for a proposed Enhanced Geothermal
System development in northern Switzerland.
Hellman and Schofield Pty Ltd, a consultancy
firm, has acquired Vulcan Geomodeller for their WA office
in Perth.
Los Pelambres (Antofagasta Minerals)
has acquired Vulcan plus the Vulcan Pit Optimiser Multiple
Element module for life of mine planning for the copper
operations.
Northgate Minerals purchased Vulcan
for exploration, geological modelling and resource estimation
activities on various prospects throughout Canada. It
will be used in Northgate’s Vancouver, BC office.
NRG Flinders in South Australia has
purchased the Vulcan Pit Optimiser module for life of
mine planning for their thermal coal operations. Maptek
consultancy work led to use of the optimiser for positioning
maximum highwall extents of the three terrace mining
operations.
Pincock Allen & Holt has purchased Vulcan
for their consulting business in Lakewood, Colorado.
They will use the software for modelling and mine planning.
PT Borneo Prima, owner of a central
Kalimantan (Indonesia) coal exploration licence that
contains coking coal, has purchased Vulcan to help locate
and identify coal deposits and to allow rapid evaluation
of the prospectivity of an area. BP is using Vulcan
to model geology and subsurface hydrology and to assist
in eventual mine planning and quality control.
Rio Doce is a wholly owned subsidiary
of CVRD engaged in coal and mineral project development
in Australia and Asia. Vulcan software will be used
on their coal projects.
Robolistic Ltda has acquired Vulcan
for exploration, geological modelling and resource estimation
in Antofagasta, Chile.
Sacre-Coeur Minerals, Ltd, Vancouver,
BC, has purchased Vulcan for pre-feasibility work on
their opencut gold deposit in Guyana. They will also
use Vulcan for exploration and modelling of a project
in Madagascar. They will use the software to model for
resource and reserve evaluation.
Servicios Industriales Peñoles SA de
CV has bought Vulcan for the exploration department
in Torreón city, Coahuila State, Mexico. Peñoles
is the world’s largest producer of refined silver,
metallic bismuth and sodium sulphate, and Latin American
leader in refined gold, lead and zinc production.
Southwestern Resources, of Vancouver,
BC, will use Vulcan for geological modelling and resource
estimation of their worldwide mineral deposits.
Thiess Ltd has selected Vulcan for
use in the new Wilpinjong coal operation
under construction in New South Wales.
Wellfield Services Ltda has acquired Vulcan
plus the Geotechnical module and Downhole Televiewer
for their consulting business in Chile, to be applied
to modelling and geotechnical work.
Xenith Consulting, a new mining consultancy
in Brisbane, Queensland, has acquired Vulcan for assessing
deposits. Xenith has open cut mining expertise including
modelling, life of mine plans, equipment selection and
performance, and a highly regarded reputation for dragline
projects.
Young-Davidson Mines, Ltd purchased
Vulcan for use at its project in north-western Ontario.
They will use the software for exploration, geological
modelling and resource estimation at their Toronto office.
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I-Site team wins engineering excellence award (November 2005)
The engineering team responsible for the development of the I-Site 4400 laser scanner (from 2001 to 2004) was awarded the South Australian Electronics Industry Association Award for Engineering Excellence on Friday October 28. The excellence award is for the designer who conceives the year’s best innovative idea and develops it to 'proof-of-concept', measured by specified criteria.
The I-Site team's work beat other entries from industry and academia as the best engineering, project management and innovation effort on a particular electronics project, highlighting the significance of the achievement.The award was presented by the Governor General of Australia, Hon. Major General Michael Jeffrey, and accepted by Mark Pfitzner on behalf of the other contributors to the project.
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New Mexico office (September 2005)
Maptek México y el Caribe
Av. Tulum 269 Oficina 9 SM 15-ACancún
- Quintana Roo
México - CP 77500
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MineSuite version 6 hardware released (March 2005)
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