Newsletter March 2012

In 2012, we expect that emerging trends NEW YEAR like virtualisation, cloud-based services, INSTALL enhanced business intelligence capabilities Vulcan 64-bit coming in April New focus: Maptek CEO, and social platforms will become focal Barry Henderson talks about points for our industry. Many of our opportunities in 2012. customers are already working to leverage these technologies and Maptek is devoting In 2011 Maptek celebrated 30 years significant resources towards researching in business. As we enter 2012, we and developing solutions that will exploit look forward to the challenges and this potential. opportunities as we work to meet the growing needs of the mining industry. Introducing a new product to the market is an enormously satisfying achievement Our Vulcan users want the ability to after the dedicated work invested in its manage larger datasets. Data volumes creation. Certainly that is the case with REGISTER are growing exponentially across all BlastLogic - our innovative drill and blast Users Conference, Adelaide in May industries, and the increased use of accuracy management system. What is mine-operated tracking and sensing distinctive about this development is the devices will certainly accelerate the customer collaboration from the very start trend for unstructured data types such of the process. as video, text and media files. Software interoperability, tagging, privacy and This has enabled Maptek to shape the security of data are also issues. Our Vulcan technology knowing it will deliver real development team is addressing this. benefits. BlastLogic will help drill & blast engineers manage all their operational Scanners are now essential mine survey and design data, enabling them to improve equipment. Two large coal entities in North processes and optimise mineral recovery. America and each ordered 7 high VISIT US performance I-Site 8800 systems at the Our first users conference for this year MINExpo, Las Vegas in September end of last year. We expect uptake of our will be held in Adelaide, Australia at the I-Site systems to accelerate this year. end of May. I hope to meet many of our customers at this premier event. The first I-Site 8400 long range laser scanners rolled off the production line in January 2012, and many sites with the high resolution imaging I-Site 8800 are taking on an extra 8400 for routine topographic survey and volumetric tasks.

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BOOK A DEMO I-Site 8400 Laser Scanner + I-Site Topo Software Scanning acquires finer detail (closer 01 POWERLINE point spacing) in less time than traditional survey techniques. The scan data SCANNING can be used for a range of tasks. >> Locating conductors for sag profiling The Maptek I-Site™ 8800 laser >> Locating infrastructure for as-built data scanner was deployed to locate >> Locating surrounding topography, conductors on powerlines to features and buildings to create test the suitability of the method annotations, surfaces and contours – for sag profiling. as well as measure height clearances >> Matching photo data with known The power transmission lines near Carina in geometry 02 Queensland, Australia, are strung between towers over a 300 m span, with 24 unique >> Scan data can be easily exported wires to differentiate. The scanner was set and used in other CAD packages up in several locations to help determine Laser scanning prevents features being the optimum scanning positions, the missed during a survey, as everything can attainable range of the conductor from the be located in the scan data. Scanning scanner, and the time required to conduct can be done before or after survey such a survey. All scans were taken on an control is established, or without survey arbitrary coordinate system. control for arbitrary scans. Using a simple user interface on the scanner After scanning at different resolutions it controller, trained operators can conduct was determined that 5-minute scans taken the scans without surveyors on-hand. 03 in two locations along the 300 m length Survey control is required to register provided adequate detail to produce lines the scans on a coordinate system. of best fit along the point data, provided there were no obstructions. Therefore, The hand-held controller provides a survey of each span would collect real-time feedback so users can see that enough data for all conductors in view in the conductors are being located during approximately 10-15 minutes of field time. the scan process. Traditional survey techniques can be prone to sighting All conductors could be projected to or coding errors when locating many a uniform vertical plane for easy comparison conductors in a single span. This is against each other or with archival data. not an issue with laser scanning. 01 Scanning automatically located 24 separate Measurements can be taken for ground conductors (including overhead earth cables) clearance information, and to identify Laser scanning allows resources to be 02 Point data of towers and conductors 03 Conductors in the span converted to lines; trees growing under the conductors which allocated more efficiently. Surveyors can could be within a dangerous height range. surrounding topography surface and contours; provide survey control, but don’t need annotations show trees underneath conductors to do all the field work. Draftspeople Surrounding data (such as trees, buildings, can work with the scan data, with the roads and paths) can be identified and surveyors using their expertise to guide traced, or the coordinates can be used the outcomes. In this way more cost for placing symbols and annotations effective resourcing can be achieved. in a CAD package. All data presented can also be used in CAD packages. Contact [email protected] MARCH 2012

2 MAPTEK FORGE What can users expect to see with Enhancements in resource modelling will VULCAN IN 2012 the Vulcan 8.1.4 software upgrade? include new methods for working with folded deposits, ultimately offering better In preparation for release of the Since Vulcan 8.1, our approach has been modelling options for this environment. Maptek Vulcan™ 64-bit version, to add selected functionality with each we talked with Vulcan Product upgrade, delivering new features to We’re planning a support analysis tool customers more frequently. Our 64-bit for predicting and validating grade models, Manager, Eric Gonzalez, about version has virtually the same functionality and general tools for mass editing the upgrades and features expected as the 32-bit version. The 64-bit support attributes of objects. Extending metadata in the new software. is not just for certain areas, modules or to triangulations is another area of focus. programs; our whole suite will be What is the primary focus behind delivered this way. An advantage for users is that extra the new 64-bit version of Vulcan? information can be stored and used Vulcan 8.1.4 includes new options for through triangulation models. We will Our customers need to process data resource modelling, data interchange, also provide a larger colour palette and models with a greater level of and the short term planner. Other and more colour depth for design detail than previously possible. Current additions worth mentioning are objects. Additionally, the Vulcan computer hardware is built with support composited models for stratigraphic Chronos scheduling module will for 64-bit, and many applications deposits and improved grade shells. have enhanced performance. are transitioning to this standard. Will Vulcan 64-bit affect current users? What is planned beyond Vulcan 8.2? We are providing a 64-bit version of Vulcan to leverage the capabilities of the latest There will be only minor changes in user Our 3D graphics environment is currently technology. At a time when most workflows. Changes in setup procedures being improved to deal with entities other applications are still migrating mostly relate to third-party components more efficiently. We are researching the and adapting to the new platform, like ODBC drivers. Users of high-end use of the processing power of graphics Maptek’s release of Vulcan 64-bit will hardware will notice that loading large cards to improve the speed of massive help us stay on top of the market. triangulations or block models works calculations; the aim is to help in reserving now without memory constraints. large models. Customer requests for What are the benefits of Vulcan 64-bit? Vulcan to use corporate database Data is compatible between platforms, infrastructure are being addressed. Vulcan 64-bit users will be able to allowing users running Vulcan 8.1.4 32-bit take advantage of modern hardware to share data seamlessly with 64-bit users. Other plans range across model creation with more memory. A 32-bit operating and editing for both stratigraphic and system is limited to less than 4GB When will Vulcan 64-bit be released, and non-stratigraphic deposits, through all of useable memory, which is shared will existing customers have to pay more? mine applications to scheduling. I’m among all applications including sure that Vulcan users will be excited Vulcan 8.1.4 is scheduled for release the operating system itself. A 32-bit about the new tools that will be on April 10. Users will receive installation application on a 32-bit operating system delivered in the short and long term. actually never reaches full potential. discs with the new 64-bit version and an upgraded 32-bit version. Existing ‘Benchmarking conducted by With enough memory in a 64-bit system, customers will receive Vulcan 64-bit Maptek, and supported by the global a 32-bit application can access more under their maintenance contracts. Vulcan 64-bit customer beta testing memory than when running on a 32-bit program, shows massive step-wise platform, but it is still limited to 4GB. What are the plans for Vulcan 8.2? improvements in loading large datasets compared to Vulcan 32-bit.’ When the application runs as a native 64-bit We’ve been working on many projects operating system that limit is removed. for Vulcan 8.2 which is planned for release The main advantage of running in the third quarter of 2012. Some VULCAN 8.1.4 Vulcan 64-bit in a 64-bit environment of the upgrades are foundational for with enough resources, is that large enhancements in future releases. >> Available April 10, 2012 >> Provides 64-bit and 32-bit versions amounts of data can be displayed, The Rapid Pit Design tool will allow open with enough memory for other Vulcan pit engineers to quickly create and evaluate >> ROM composited strat models or non-Vulcan applications to run. MARCH 2012 many alternative designs, resulting in >> Stripping ratio tool for strat models better decision making. >> Improved grade shells 3 >> Solid modelling from polygons >> About 100 smaller upgrades MAPTEK FORGE Maptek appreciated the opportunity MINESUITE ACADEMIC to present at TU Freiberg - a prestigious school that annually turns out so many TRANSFER TO CIRCUIT skilled mining professionals. We look forward to having a greater involvement MINLOG Maptek staff have in the education of these eager students. recently presented to various Maptek and distribution partner European academic institutes. SCOTLAND MinLog have consolidated their In January, Maptek attended the 2012 MineSuite businesses. GERMANY Edinburgh University School of Geosciences In November 2011, Maptek was invited Graduate Conference in Pitlochry, Scotland. MinLog assumed responsibility for the to lecture at the TU Bergakademie, The sessions were dominated by PhD development, delivery and support of Freiberg, about our latest 3D software students who delivered interesting MineSuite for Maptek customers effective technologies for mining. presentations on their diverse projects. from January 1, 2012. Founded in 1765, TU Freiberg in Saxony Maptek was pleased to present at a MinLog has a successful history of is the oldest established mining sciences conference where so many bright brains delivering and supporting MineSuite school in the world. The school is actively were able to show that Edinburgh is still systems in Africa. The new cross-regional pursuing a plan to establish Vulcan as at the forefront of geoscientific research. MinLog operations will provide a the standard program for senior students. coordinated and strengthened service. POLAND ‘We are confident the consolidated Poland has an extensive and extremely business will be beneficial to MineSuite important mining industry. Maptek was customers,’ said Maptek General Manager, invited to deliver a short presentation Australia, Peter Johnson. at the School of Underground Exploitation ‘MinLog will operate with a single strategic in Krakow, in February 2012. goal of delivering the best Production The conference covered a wide range Management Information Systems in of topics and was attended by around the world,’ he added. 500 people including CEOs, mine ‘MinLog will work with the industry as managers, geologists and engineers. a preferred strategic partner in production Freiberg University of Mining and Technology has information solutions that will deliver about 5000 students Maptek is keen to be more involved with the Polish mining community. bottom-line operational results,’ said The lecture room overflowed with students MinLog Managing Director, Karel Gilliland. and senior staff. The 2 hour presentation Contact [email protected] ‘MinLog looks forward to taking MineSuite reviewed the latest Maptek software tools to the next level,’ he added. applied to 3D geological modelling, open pit and underground mine design, and Maptek maintained continuity of service mine planning. during the transition period, with Maptek and MinLog continuing to collaborate and provide mutual support. MineSuite installations will be serviced MAPTEK HQ and supported by the same people as before, with MinLog operating from the EXPANSION existing Maptek premises in Callistemon Close, Warabrook, New South Wales, Maptek has expanded to as well as its premises in South Africa. include another office location Contact MinLog at [email protected] in Adelaide, South Australia. or [email protected] for more information MARCH 2012 Maptek Vulcan Sales and Technical about MineSuite in your region. Services (including training), Marketing, 4 Accounts and Administration are now at: 31 Flemington Street Glenside SA 5065 The Maptek I-Site Laser Scanner Facility, I-Site Technical Services and Software The newest Maptek office, in Flemington Street, Development teams remain at: Glenside - staff keep fit walking between offices MAPTEK FORGE 63 Conyngham Street If you are unsure of which office you Glenside SA 5065 should visit, please telephone Reception Telephone / fax numbers remain the same. on +61-8 8338 8222. MAPTEK USERS MAKE A WISH GEOSTATS

CONFERENCES Maptek Denver office has Maptek will be hosting Applied raised nearly $12,000 for the Geostatistics courses in North NORTH AMERICA Make-A-Wish foundation. and South America during 2012.

24-26 October 2012 In late 2011 Maptek continued its Theoretical and practical sessions in the ® The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Denver fundraising traditions with Make-A-Wish use of modern geostatistics in mining will Colorado, an organisation that grants be led by Professor Clayton Deutsch. CALL FOR PAPERS the wishes of children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions. Viña del Mar is hosting the 11th Citation Partnership with our clients is what sets Course in South America. To register or Maptek apart. We want to hear about to find out more, email [email protected] your experiences with our products, Viña del Mar teaching sessions: so that others can benefit, and we >>5 March - 30 March can continue to provide better solutions. >>23 April - 27 April Maptek is offering Complimentary Denver will host its 8th Citation Program. Registration to client speakers at Email [email protected] the 2012 North American Maptek Users Conference, including a 3-night Denver teaching sessions: stay at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. >>28 May - 8 June >>20 August - 31 August If you would like to present a paper at the As a result of Maptek efforts, 16-year-old users conference, please submit a short leukaemia patient, Robert received an abstract to [email protected] electric cello and bow, while 13-year-old by 1 May 2012. You will be notified haemophiliac, Briana visited Hawaii with of acceptance by 31 May 2012. her family to swim with the dolphins.

This was Maptek’s third ‘Growvember’ AUSTRALIA fundraising event, held in conjunction with a best-beard challenge. The entire Denver 28-30 May 2012 office supported the 17 contestants. National Wine Centre, Adelaide Best-beard winner, Jim Philpott selected Life Turns, an organisation dedicated REGISTER NOW to transforming the lives of medically Clayton Deutsch lecturing at a previous Citation challenged children through outdoor Course in Chile A wide-ranging technical program, activities, for an additional $5000 tradeshow product booths and intimate contribution by Maptek. forums will be supported by exciting social activities with an Olympic theme. ‘Most of the guys like not shaving for a month and most of our wives hate Visit www.maptek.com/australia_2012 it, but when you hand over that cheque or email [email protected] to great organisations like Make-A-Wish and Life Turns, it’s something that we are all very proud of,’ said Steve Uecker, Client Experience Manager in North America.

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2012 Australian Users Conference MAPTEK FORGE Dynamic 3 day program. Fantastic networking opportunities. Meet the experts. Register and pay within 30 days and receive a $500 discount! Visit www.maptek.com/australia_2012 ‘I like to think that our work makes ‘Maptek is a collaborative company. SERVICE FOCUS everyone’s job in the industry easier. We all work hard to accomplish a We value efficiency at Maptek, and common goal, no matter what it takes.’ Working at Maptek provides take time on site to provide clients with Kira sees Maptek’s greatest strength opportunities for using suggestions to make their operation as being a leading innovator professional skills in varied more accurate, efficient and safe.’ in total project solutions. tasks, meeting people from The variety of the job appeals ‘The first thing that comes to mind is the different sites and supporting strongly to Kira. I-Site laser scanner. Improvements in site product development. ‘Different exercises in problem solving survey flow on through an operation.’ Project Geological Engineer, Kira are always coming up. I enjoy meeting ‘We also have excellent in-house product Johnson started at Maptek in 2008. new people in the industry. It is a development and testing. Since I started Working in Technical Services in great opportunity to network and build working here we have provided 10 Denver, she enjoys the variety in her rapport. We want to maintain positive Vulcan software updates. Our product role, which includes Vulcan consulting, relationships with our clients.’ development team is great about logging technical support and training. Customer focus is one of the and addressing software issues.’ A typical day may involve answering core values at Maptek. Engineers and geologists who work at support calls, ensuring the client training ‘From a business standpoint, Maptek are able to hone their skills on experience matches their needs, and outstanding service is a core value. a wide range of projects. Contact with checking consulting reports with clients. We care about our client experience clients and regular site visits ensure they stay at the top of their field. ‘There is always a new project and we are dedicated to getting the to tackle. I enjoy coming up with work done the way they want it.’ solutions to client issues,’ said Kira. Maptek is like a family, everyone Taking a project from start to is great about teamwork. finish is very satisfying. ‘Maptek products are supported Kira’s biggest achievement was taking by field experienced mining the technical lead throughout the course engineers, geologists and surveyors. of a large-scale phosphates project. Our consulting and training ‘The company chose Maptek because services are tailored to help our of our great work on their Canadian potash customers work efficiently.’ properties, as well as our ability to provide them with a one package solution.’ The project involved interpretation and import of historical data, geological modelling, pit optimisation, mine design Development team in Viña del Mar and layout, scheduling, and reclamation. Maptek helped prepare the final report for permit approval. ‘It took about a year and a half to finish the project, and in the end both the client and the authorities were happy.’

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Maptek Europe-Africa consulting services on Demonstrating Vulcan, I-Site 8800 & 8400 laser Stratigraphic modelling workshop at the show at Indaba in Cape Town in February scanners at SME in Washington in February 2011 users conference in , WA SURVEY OF I-SITE OPTIONS Maptek develops purpose built laser scanners and point cloud processing software for mining, civil and forensic applications. Choose the most effective I-Site hardware and software combination for your operation.

I-Site Studio I-Site Topo The perfect combinations >> Solid & Surface Volumetric Tools >> Topographic Modelling Tools I-Site 8800 scanner + Studio software >> Automated Pit Updates >> Surface & Bench Volumes I-Site 8400 scanner + Topo software >> Automated Feature Extraction >> Manual Pit Update Tools This information should be used >> Intensity Mapped Point Cloud >> Manual Feature Creation as a guide only. To find out more, arrange a demonstration where you >> High Resolution Imagery >> Intensity Mapped Point Cloud can discuss the different options and >> Animation and 3D PDF Files >> Basic CAD Tools combinations with Maptek staff. Or visit >> Topographic, 3D & Fusion Modelling >> Basic Filtering Options our booth next time we are exhibiting >> Extensive Filtering Options >> Common Import / Export Options at a tradeshow in your region. >> Optional Geotechnical Module Add-on www.maptek.com/products/i-site/

Maptek I-Site 8800 and 8400 laser scanners are built on the same design principles. They are easy to set up and use. Software is tailored to operational needs, helping surveyors get accurate results and feed them quickly into the planning cycle.

i-site 8800 i-site 8400

Range @ 80% reflectivity 1400m 700m

Maximum range 2000m 1000m

Accuracy 10mm 20mm

weight 14kg 12kg

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Backsight telescope

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usb scan storAGE MARCH 2012 hANDHELD CONTROLLER Optional 7 scan resolutions 5 2 (4 with HHC)

Vehicle mount compliant SURVEY applications Large pit operations Stockpile volumes Geological mapping Bench volumes Geotechnical analysis Indoor sheds & silos MAPTEK FORGE Topography Pit surveys Stockpiles Underground VULCAN

BATHURST RESOURCES, New Zealand, LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS has has purchased Vulcan MineModeller and purchased 2 I-Site 8800 laser scanning GeoModeller licences for development of systems for Poitrel Mine in Queensland’s open pit and underground coal mines in Bowen Basin and Duralie Mine in the Hunter the South Island Buller coalfield. Valley of NSW. Applications include mine survey and volume reconciliation. BILBAO RESOURCES INC., a subsidiary of Xtierra Inc., has purchased Vulcan for MOLYCORP MINERALS, LLC has invested geological modelling and mine design for in an I-Site 8400 vehicle mounted system the Bilbao project located in Zacatecas for its Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine. The primary application will be end-of-month State, Mexico. Praveen Mishra demonstrates Maptek products surveys at the open pit molybdenum mine at IME in Kolkata, India in February in Mountain Pass, California.

NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION Visit Maptek at these Gold Quarry Mine has upgraded its I-Site Tradeshows IN 2012 4400LR laser scanning system with an I-Site 8800 system. This open pit gold April 9-13 operation is located in Elko, Nevada. EXPOMIN Santiago, Chile GOLDCORP PORCUPINE INC. MINE has purchased an I-Site 8800 vehicle mounted April 15-18 system for its open pit/underground gold SPAR International - Booth 6 operation in South Porcupine, Ontario. Houston, Texas, USA Bilbao Resources staff undertook Vulcan training The system will primarily be used for April 24-26 led by Jorge Sanchez, Maptek (right) stockpile volumes and mapping. Mining World Russia Moscow, Russia EAGLE DOWNS COAL MANAGEMENT RICHARDS BAY MINERALS, a South PTY LTD has purchased Vulcan for African mineral sands mining and processing April 25-27 geological modelling and reserving at the operation managed by Rio Tinto, has IX Conferencia Internacional de Mineria Bowen Basin coalfield project in Central purchased an I-Site 8800 laser scanning Chihuahua, Mexico - Booth 227-228 Queensland, Australia. system for weekly production monitoring May 6-9 and month-end survey. The system will ISSARA MINING LIMITED is renting Vulcan CIM - Booth 506 also be used in the development of a slope GeoStatModeller for resource estimation of Edmonton, AB, Canada stability monitoring solution. their gold projects in Thailand. May 10-11 VALE POTASIO RIO COLORADO has 38th Symposium on the Geology JINKA MINERALS LTD, now owned by purchased an I-Site 8800 laser scanning of the Basin - Booth 10 KENTOR GOLD has purchased Vulcan system for surveying outdoor stockpiles Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia for use at its copper gold operations in in Central Argentina. Western Australia and the Northern Territory. May 14-16 9th International Gold Symposium YAMANA GOLD - MINERA FLORIDA PT NEWMONT NUSA TENGGARA has Lima, Perú has purchased an I-Site 8400 laser scanning purchased a Vulcan GeoModeller licence system for underground scanning and June 7-8 for evaluation of copper and gold prospects stockpile control in Alhué, 73 km south Elko Mining Expo in Indonesia. of Santiago, Chile. Elko, Nevada, USA June 15-16 I-SITE Expo Minera Zacatecas 2012 - Booth 43 Zacatecas, Mexico BECHTEL has purchased an I-Site 8800 laser scanning system for monthly June 19-21 volume control of their outdoor and indoor Hillhead 2012 stockpiles at the Xstrata Copper Antapaccy Buxton, UK Mine in southern Peru. July 24-26 Queensland Mining Expo

MARCH 2012 BHP MITSUI COAL SOUTH WALKER Mackay, Queensland, Australia CREEK in the north of Queensland’s Bowen 8 Basin has purchased an I-Site 8800 laser September 24-26 scanning system for end of month survey, MINExpo International - Booth 6062 coal intersect pickups and updating daily www.maptek.com Las Vegas, Nevada, USA dig areas. MAPTEK FORGE

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