Acquire Connected

In today’s episode, we’re looking at how unpacking how mining companies in South Africa can move from simply ticking boxes to creating lasting change in a community around a mine operation. We’re joined by Dr. Poobie Pillay , Head of Transformation Sustainability at Ivanplats, and Maritha Erasmus , who leads our social performance solution, Insite , here at Acquire. When it comes to social perform...

In this episode of Acquire Connected , we sit down with Warren Carvey, Partnerships Leader at Acquire, to explore how interoperability is transforming the mining industry. With nearly two decades at acQuire, Warren shares his insights on connecting technologies, improving data flow, and fostering collaboration through the Nova Network Partner program. Discover how seamless data integration is driv...

In this episode of acQuire Connected, we’re joined by two experts in the field: Carinka van der Watt , IM Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist at Thungela, and Maritha Erasmus , who leads acQuire’s social performance solution, Insite . We dive into: how to manage social performance data in a way that’s both responsible and measurable the challenges of working with scattered or unreliable dat...

In this episode of acQuire Connected , we sit down with Jared Armstrong, founder of wHole Solutions, to explore why geoscientists need to shift their focus from "big data" to something far more foundational— master data . Jared shares insights from his recent article “ Big Bertha and Beyond: Rethinking Data Strategies for Mining Geoscience, ” where he challenges the industry's obsession with big d...

When you think about productivity in mining, you probably picture big machines, efficient teams, and streamlined supply chains. But what about your data? In this episode, host Jaimee Nobbs chats with acQuire’s Steve Mundell and Stuart van de Water about why data management is one of the most underrated drivers of productivity in mining. They dig into how even small improvements in how data is coll...

In today's episode, we sit down with Charl Retief, Mining Value Stream Leader at acQuire, and discuss the evolution of geological data management and what happens when the people, process and technology framework gets out of alignment in a company, before diving into acQuire's newest product, GIM Essentials. Charl goes through what it is, who it's designed for and how it can support companies in r...

In this episode, we're joined by two great speakers with a wealth of knowledge in the environmental space. Claire Cote is a Director of the Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry at the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute. They're doing world-leading research to develop knowledge-based solutions to meet the global sustainability challenges facing the resource industry. Cla...

In this episode, we sit down with Susan Androvich, Database Superintendent at Northern Star Resources. Susan shares her experience and learnings migrating a mine site's geological data across to GIM Suite, as well as some of the common challenges she's faced working with data in the resources industry and how her role has changed with the implementation of new technology.

Today, we sit down with Yulia Merrill, a leader in the information management and governance space and President of the Perth chapter of DAMA. In this discussion with Yulia, we cover what makes data unique, why data governance is so critical, how poorly managed data can impact companies and then get into the practical steps that companies can take to build a robust data governance framework. Learn...

What’s buried in our old logs and spreadsheets could shape your next discovery. But when should or shouldn’t you bring this data into your geological database? On this episode of acQuire Connected, we sit down Nikki Arnush, Exploration Geologist and Database Administrator at Freeport McMoRan, and Adam Dunstall, Operations Manager at acQuire, to explore the value of and challenges behind migrating...

 Making informed decisions is more crucial than ever for the mining and resources sector. Whether it’s monitoring environmental impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, or optimising resource extraction, businesses rely on vast amounts of data to drive efficiency and sustainability. But data alone is not enough. Companies need the right people, processes and technology in place to transform data i...

In this episode of acQuire Connected, we sit down with Stuart van de Water, Environmental Leader at acQuire, and Daniel Woodcock, Partner Manager of EnviroSys at acQuire to discuss how to get your environmental data ready for 2025 and beyond.

Today we sit down with Gary Ephraim, Commercial Manager - Black Mountain Mining at Vedanta Zinc International, and Audrey Steenkamp, Regional Commercial Manager for Insite at acQuire to delve into the role social performance data plays in building stakeholder relationships and trust, particularly within the South African mining and resources space.

In today's chat, we sit down with Jess Kozman, Data Management Practitioner at Katalyst, and Steve Mundell, Director of Product at acQuire. We dive into what the mining and resources industry can learn and leverage from the energy sector when it comes to data management standards and practices - looking at how both industries have evolved over time from both a technological and cultural perspectiv...

This podcast episode is recorded from acQuire's panel discussion live from the tradeshow floor at PDAC 2024. In this discussion, our three industry panelists share their experiences in the mining and resources industry partnering with external data management experts for success. Facilitated by Paul Whelan from acQuire, we are joined by Joe Makori from KamLak, Al Turner from Fortitude Gold and Nit...

The 'S' in ESG, representing Social, is a crucial yet often challenging component to define and measure within Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. Social impact focuses on the inclusion and capacity building of communities. This presents an opportunity for companies to foster socioeconomic participation and build relationships with these communities, government and institutions...

The way company’s report on their environmental compliance is being watched and scrutinised more than ever before. It’s no longer enough to publicly declare the efforts of a company without sufficient evidence; stakeholders and investors working in the natural resources sector want to see data-backed reporting of a company’s environmental performance and initiatives. The two waves of innovation dr...

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 geoscienti...

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...

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 episod...

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 Ea...

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...

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.