Mining news: software

Maptek recognised as Top 10 company

Maptek has been named one of the 10 best companies to work for in Colorado, in a survey sponsored by Colorado Biz magazine.
Employees answered questions online about job satisfaction, relationships with managers and coworkers, corporate communication and benefits.
Around 50 people work in the Maptek office in Lakewood, one of 12 Maptek offices globally. Maptek started [...]

Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine installs Wenco Fleet Management

June 2008 – Vancouver, BC. Taseko’s Gibraltar Copper Mine has installed Wenco’s Fleet Management System. Wenco’s fleet management system is a key component to Taseko’s major expansion and modernization plan.
Wenco will install 23 units of their onboard Axon computer hardware and software for the entire truck, shovel, loader, drill and crusher equipment fleets, and three [...]

JRP Solutions Ltd. releases new Windows based PDA data collection application

SNAP can re-create any field card in a digital format for a Windows based PDA very quickly, and cost effectively.  This application is useful for anyone collecting data remotely.  The application is extremely versatile and comprehensive, allowing virtually any type of data collection; from receiving digital information from another device (i.e. a GPS receiver), to [...]

Realistic Simulation Accelerates Safety Evaluation of Mine Designs

Global mining company achieves significant productivity gains with 3-D mine models developed with Abaqus finite element analysis software.
In a step change beyond traditional processes, Abaqus finite element analysis (FEA) software from SIMULIA (the Dassault Systèmes’ brand for realistic simulation), is being used to enhance mine design and engineering simulation at a number of major mines [...]

Trelleborg Harbour Marine helps moor vessels safely at LNG terminals

Safety is the priority at LNG terminals, which are growing in number inline with an increased demand for the fuel. Like many fuels, LNG is potentially hazardous and to help reduce the possibility of an incident during berthing or when a vessel is alongside a jetty, integrated mooring systems are becoming standard specification. These incorporate [...]

Gemcom Software Announces Pala Investments Holdings Limited To Participate In Buying Group

Vancouver, Canada – June 13, 2008 – Gemcom Software International Inc. (TSX:GCM), the largest global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions (the “Company” or “Gemcom”), announced today that, after having completed its due diligence review of Gemcom, Pala Investments Holdings Limited (“Pala”) has agreed to purchase an ownership interest in an acquisition vehicle controlled by [...]

Gemcom Announces Fiscal 2008 Year-End Results

Total Revenue Up 51%; Net Income up 47% on a Year-Over-Year Basis
Vancouver, Canada – June 9, 2008 – Gemcom Software International Inc. (TSX:GCM), the largest global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, today announced its financial results for the three-month period and year ended March 31, 2008. All figures are quoted in Canadian dollars.
Fiscal 2008 [...]

Carlson Software And Rajant Corporation Announce Partnership To Deliver Mining And Construction Solutions

MALVERN, PA, June 10, 2008 – Rajant Corporation, a leading provider of portable, reliable, and adaptable wireless networking solutions, announced today that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Carlson Software to provide world-class productivity solutions primarily for the mining and construction industries.
The partnership combines best-of-breed products from Carlson’s comprehensive suite of civil, surveying, [...]

Gemcom Software Announces Increase in Acquisition Purchase Price

Vancouver, Canada – June 8, 2008 – Gemcom Software International Inc. (TSX:GCM), the largest global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, (the “Company” or “Gemcom”) announced today that an acquisition vehicle controlled by JMI Equity and The Carlyle Group (the “Purchaser”) has agreed with Gemcom to amend the arrangement agreement the parties entered into on [...]

Web apps drive efficiencies

Four Leaf Solutions has doubled and tripled its workforce every year since 2002
Software developer Four Leaf Solutions may be one of Sudbury’s best-kept secrets. Founded in 1997 by four Sudbury programmers, the company flew under the radar for five years. In 2002, the volume of work justified the hiring of two or three employees. Since [...]

Gemcom To Host Year-End Fiscal 2008 Results Conference Call

Vancouver, Canada – June 3, 2008 – Gemcom Software International Inc. (TSX:GCM), the largest global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, today announced that it intends to hold a conference call on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. E.D.T. (6:00 a.m. P.D.T.) to discuss its financial results for the three-month period and year ended [...]

Intellection and Bruker collaborate

Bruker AXS, one of the world leading manufacturers of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray spectrometry equipment, and mineral analysis technology company Intellection have established a new strategic collaboration agreement which builds on the strong existing OEM relationship between the companies. Under this agreement, Intellection will expand its range of products and services, directly supplying XRF [...]