Mining news: software
By Greg Fenrick, June 26th, 2008 at 9:17 am -
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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 [...]
By Greg Fenrick, June 25th, 2008 at 6:50 am -
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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 [...]
By Greg Fenrick, June 24th, 2008 at 9:58 am -
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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 [...]
By Greg Fenrick, June 20th, 2008 at 5:17 pm -
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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 [...]
By Greg Fenrick, June 20th, 2008 at 4:38 pm -
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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 [...]
By Greg Fenrick, June 16th, 2008 at 5:24 pm -
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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 [...]
By Greg Fenrick, June 11th, 2008 at 2:17 pm -
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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 [...]
By Greg Fenrick, June 11th, 2008 at 11:46 am -
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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, [...]
By Greg Fenrick, June 9th, 2008 at 5:14 pm -
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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 [...]
By Greg Fenrick, June 5th, 2008 at 2:42 pm -
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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 [...]
By Greg Fenrick, June 5th, 2008 at 2:00 pm -
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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 [...]
By Greg Fenrick, May 30th, 2008 at 4:46 pm -
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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 [...]