Transcript Geosoft PDAC Master Slides - Canada Eurasia Russia

CERBA
Evolving
Opportunities in
the Russian
Mining Sector
Geosoft – Bringing Canadian
Exploration Software to Russia
Ash Johnson, Geosoft
Victor Ovcharuk, AGT Systems
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Agenda
Introduction to Geosoft
Activities to date
Introduction to AGT Systems
Software
Applications
Data Management
Licensing
Challenges
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Introduction to Geosoft
Geographic Diversity
Product & Solution offerings
Strategic Partnerships
Consistent Growth
Strong Technical Capacity
Worldwide Customer Support
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Geosoft Applications
Oasis montaj is one of the most robust and
comprehensive geoscience mapping and
processing systems in the world. It is
industry-standard for geophysical datasets.
Target is essential drillhole plotting software
for exploration. Simplifies the processing and
visualization of subsurface drillhole and
borehole geology data.
ArcGIS
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Target for ArcGIS is extension software for
ESRI’s ArcGIS. It simplifies and adds power
to visualization of subsurface geology data
within GIS.
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Geosoft Global Solutions
The Geosoft Global Solutions
Group is focused on enabling
mining and exploration companies
with world-class exploration
information technology solutions
throughout the entire exploration
workflow. Leveraging both Geosoft
and partners technologies, we’re
focused on eliminating the
complexity of exploration IT,
delivering scalable, flexible
capabilities backed by the high
level of service our clients have
come to expect from Geosoft.
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Activities in Russia to date
First licenses in early 1990’s
Direct selling or through Equipment
Manufacturers
Geosoft Europe takes over in 2000
Norilsk Nickel and Alrosa get first
licenses
Increasing demand, including for
training
Partner with Aerogeotech, whom soon
become AGT Systems
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Geosoft Customers - global
Top 40 Major and Mid-tier Mining and
Geosoft
customers are
industry leaders
in mining
exploration and
earth science
discovery.
Significant
Oil and Gas companies
100+ Government Surveys/Institutions
1000’s of Consultants and Contractors
100’s of Junior mining, Oil and Gas
Dalgeophysica
Russian Clients
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Introduction to AGT Systems
Delivering geo-technologies to the market
for many years
Marketing, engineering and geophysical
personnel based in Moscow
Geophysics, geology, geochemistry,
geotechnical, drilling, mining equipment,
training and specialised services
Supplying Alrosa, Norilsk Nickel,
Gazprom and many institutes of the
Russian Academy of Science
In 2006 supplied Canadian technology to
Russia worth $3M.
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Exploration Software Requirements
Global boom fuelling Russian
resource sector
Russian companies looking for
global standard technologies
Russian companies looking to
invest abroad
Despite many talented scientists
and programmers in Russia, but
little widespread software,
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Exploration Software Requirements
True value of commercial software
becoming understood.
Support and Upgrades
Longevity and global acceptance
Ease of use and integration with other
packages
Increased interest in Geosoft
applications
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Data Management - Challenges
TIME “It can take weeks to find enough data to even
make some kind of decision.”
REWORK ” We drilled a bunch of holes in a similar spot
years ago, and they’ve gone and drilled holes again.”
LOST OPPORTUNITY ” We drilled a bunch of holes in
a similar spot years ago, and now that information is
gone. We need to drill the holes again!”
LOST PRODUCTIVITY “It’s not about the data, it’s
about geoscientists, and making the information they
need more readily available to them.”
COMPLIANCE: Data issues related to regulatory
requirements (SOX, Bill 198, NI 43-101)
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Data Management - Solutions
Geosoft DAP server
technology is
middleware that
connects your data,
applications and people.
Acts as a layer of
software between the
network and the
applications
Applications & Tools
Promotes
standardization and
interoperability,
Simplifies how you find,
use and manage your
exploration data
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Challenges of supplying software to Russia
Language
Distance from Moscow/St. Petersburg
Illegal software
Change in attitude
Different Geosoft business model for larger
companies
Culture and business practises
Huge country
Geosoft and AGT bringing technical workshops to
the key exploration areas
Teaching the next generation of geoscientists
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Conclusions
Russia is a major market for Canadian exploration and
mining technology
Software is a significant part of that opportunity
Some challenges, but major benefits to exploration
companies
By being close to the customer, Geosoft and AGT
Systems can deliver true value through software and
services
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