VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire) — 10/13/11 — Gemcom Software International Inc., the largest global supplier of mining software solutions, today announced that it has released 6.1, the latest version of the industry-s only designed specifically for stratified deposits. Minex fully integrates all aspects of mining from through , ensuring that resources are evaluated accurately and mined efficiently, improving productivity and profitability throughout the .
“To address the needs of the growing number of underground coal mines around the world, Minex 6.1 includes a new, innovative ,” said Andre Broodryk, Gemcom-s product manager for Minex. “This module, which can be applied to any stratified deposit, enables mining engineers to quickly and easily create different mine design options and evaluate them accurately before committing resources to production. Since the module is fully integrated with Minex-s other , mining engineers can develop design options that take complex geological factors into consideration.”
Also added to Minex 6.1 are new and enhanced features such as which save users time by providing greater control over the storage location and structure of project files. Additional productivity improvements for users include the automation of commonly performed tasks through . Also of note in the release are which consist of support for AutoCAD® 2010 file import and export, and the ability to save all borehole data to CSV files for archiving or transfer to other software programs.
“I am very proud of what we have achieved in Minex 6.1,” said Ben Farquharson, director, Minex business unit. “Not only have we demonstrated our innovation and market leadership with our new underground tools, we have also added many enhancements in usability across the entire product. Minex 6.1 is just another step in our journey to continue to transform how companies add additional value to their businesses by giving them the tools required to improve geological modelling, interpretation and mine planning.”
For more information about Minex 6.1, visit . To view a list of industry resources, including product videos and webinars, visit .
About Gemcom
When mining companies seek to increase mine productivity, they turn to Gemcom for technology and services. The Company is home to world-renowned mining solutions like GEMS, Surpac, Minex, Whittle, and InSite, and to industry thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what-s possible in mining. Established in 1985, Gemcom has a global reach delivering comprehensive solutions in all major mining centres in more than 130 countries. Every major mining company, including BHP Billiton, Codelco, De Beers, Newmont and Vale is a Gemcom client. Through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the Company has become the largest global supplier of mining software solutions. For more information, visit .
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