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Geosoft 2013 software release advances 3D subsurface modelling
March 26, 2013 | Geosoft News Release
Geosoft has announced the availability of its 2013 Software Release, with updates for Oasis montaj, Target, GM-SYS, VOXI Earth Modelling and Geosoft DAP. The 2013 release includes significant advances in 3D visualization that make subsurface modelling faster and more effective for resource explorers and earth scientists.
Geosoft presents new workflows for geological subsurface modelling at PDAC 2013
March 1, 2013 | Geosoft News
Geosoft will present new workflows for geological subsurface modelling at PDAC 2013, March 3-6 in Toronto. The workflows include 3D wireframing and editing tools that make the modelling of subsurface geology faster and more effective for mineral explorers. Presentations will be held at 4:00 pm Sunday to Tuesday at Geosoft Booth 931.
Geosoft introduces new developments in 3D geological and geophysical modelling at the PDAC 2013
February 27, 2013 | Geosoft Events
Geosoft will introduce its latest 3D developments at the PDAC 2013, March 3-6 in Toronto. Daily presentations at Geosoft Booth #931 will demonstrate how to apply and integrate new workflows for 3D subsurface geological modelling, and techniques for 3D geophysical inversion modelling to focus targeting and accelerate mineral exploration programs.
Geophysics Short Course at the PDAC
February 26, 2013 | Geosoft News
Ian Macleod, Geosoft Chief Technologist, will provide an introduction to geophysics at the PDAC short course "Geophysics for Everyone", being run by KEGS on Wednesday, March 6th. Industry experts will cover the fundamental geophysical methods for mineral exploration, including magnetics, gravity, electromagnetics and IP. Participants of this one-day course will gain understanding of how geologic information can be extracted from geophysical data through data enhancement and interpretation.
Geosoft Sponsors the KEGS 60th Anniversary
February 26, 2013 | Geosoft News
Geosoft is proud to sponsor the KEGS 60th Anniversary Celebration being held March 2nd, 2013 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Toronto, following the annual KEGS PDAC Symposium. The celebration will recognize the pioneers of the KEGS (Canadian Exploration Geophysical Society) and the KEGS’ contribution to supporting and promoting geophysics at university, governmental and industry levels in Canada.
Introduction of UXO Marine software featured in Hydro International
February 26, 2013 | Hydro International
Geosoft’s introduction of new marine UXO software was featured in OceanBuzz magazine and Hydro International this month. The software, being released in April, will provide marine surveyors with a purpose-built workflow and set of tools for processing and managing marine magnetic data for site investigation surveys.
Geosoft to introduce new UXO Marine software at Ocean Business
February 8, 2013 | Geosoft News Release
Geosoft will introduce new UXO Marine software at Ocean Business 13, running April 9-11 in Southampton, UK. The software provides marine surveyors with a purpose-built workflow and set of tools for processing and managing marine magnetic data for site investigation surveys.
Geosoft supports CMIC Footprints Project for modelling large ore-forming systems
January 28, 2013 | Geosoft News Release
Geosoft is among the industry sponsors supporting the CMIC Exploration Innovation Consortium’s Footprints Project. The Footprints research project is a collaboration between industry and university and is managed by the Canada Mining Innovation Council (CMIC) Exploration Innovation Consortium. Research methodology involves constructing 3D footprint models of large systems, with an emphasis on geological, mineralogical, geochemical, and physical rock properties.
Geosoft User Group Meeting at the Roundup 2013
January 21, 2013 | Geosoft Events
Geosoft will preview new technology in its 2013 Release at a User Group Meeting (UGM) in Vancouver on January 29. The meeting is being held during the AME BC Mineral Exploration Roundup, which runs January 28-31 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. At the UGM, Ian MacLeod, Geosoft’s chief technologist, will give a talk on developments that will impact mineral exploration.
Short course on Integrated Exploration at the AMA Convention
November 5, 2012 | Geosoft News Release
Geosoft is conducting a short course on Integrated Exploration at the Alaska Miners Association’s (AMA) Convention which runs November 5 to 11 in Anchorage, Alaska. The course will review methods for combining geophysical, geochemical, and geological data in 2D and 3D, within Geosoft Target, to effectively advance exploration projects.
Seminar Series on Exploring with Target and Target for ArcGIS
November 2, 2012 | Geosoft
Geosoft is hosting a series of online seminars on Exploring with Target and Target for ArcGIS November 15 and November 16. Focusing on integrated exploration techniques, the hour-long seminars will share best practices on how to maximize your data, and advance your exploration projects, using Geosoft Target and Target for ArcGIS.
Discover the Future of Exploration in Canada
November 1, 2012 | Geosoft News Release
On November 8th, the Toronto Geological Discussion Group (TGDG) will host a half day symposium on the future of mining and exploration in Canada. Featured speakers include Pam Sangster with the Ministry of Northern Development Mines and Forestry, Goldcorp’s Director of Exploration Rob Penczak, and HudBay Minerals’ Chief Exploration Geologist Kelly Gilmore, among other luminaries. Topics range from the future of gold and base metal exploration, and related innovations in that field, to an overview of commodity and equity markets. Geosoft is proud to be a corporate sponsor of the TGDG's 2012-2013 Program Session.
Presentation and Networking Opportunities at the SEG
November 1, 2012 | Geosoft Events
Geosoft's presentation program at the SEG will cover a range of gravity and magnetic topics including 3D Modeling with Velocity Volumes. Dr. Craig Beasley of NEOS GeoSolutions will present a talk on Multi-Method Interpretation at Geosoft booth #1658 on November 6th. Geosoft's Robert Ellis is presenting on Inversion of magnetic data from remnant and induced sources at the SEG's 3D Inversion Methods workshop on November 9th.
Displaying Grid Profiles along a Section
October 18, 2012 | Exploring with Data
When displaying grid profiles, sometimes you need to combine your data in one display that includes multiple scales. In this post we review an option, for displaying grid profiles along a section, that makes it easier to see subtle features in the gridded data.
What’s behind Geosoft’s Magnetization Vector Inversion
September 26, 2012 | Exploring with Data
Geosoft’s Robert Ellis explains the physical principles driving the Magnetization Vector Inversion modelling technique in this blog post. Based on the physical properties of rocks, Magnetization Vector Inversion is designed to recover both the amplitude and direction of magnetic domains and therefore provides an accurate and robust description of the magnetic properties of rock in the Earth.
Protecting your data in the cloud
September 18, 2012 | Geosoft Resources
Geosoft has published a paper on VOXI Earth Modelling Data Security and Architecture, outlining the basic design, protocols and processes used to ensure customer data security within the VOXI service. VOXI Earth Modelling uses the power of the Windows Azure cloud service to rapidly model large geophysical exploration datasets into 3D models. The VOXI service infrastructure was designed from the ground up to be secure. Files are encrypted and sent via SSL to Microsoft Azure state-of-the-art servers, protected by advanced firewalls and housed in a SAS70 Type 2-certified data center.
Online seminar on solving the inversion dilemma
September 17, 2012 | Geosoft Events
Geosoft's Elizabeth Baranyi, Technical Product Manager, Geophysical, will be hosting an online seminar to demonstrate the latest in inversion technology. She will explain how VOXI Earth Modelling provides tools for making interpretation of 3D inversion models faster, more accurate and accessible to explorers. Learn more by attending the online seminar on Wednesday, October 17.
Geosoft exhibits at the Seminario Minero Internacional
September 17, 2012 | Geosoft Events
Geosoft will be exhibiting at the Seminario Minero Internacional in Sonora, Mexico from October 23-26. The regional show will highlight mining activity and projects in mineral rich Sonora, which is the country’s main producer of copper, wollastonite, graphite, molybdenum and anthracite. Members of the Geosoft Latinoamerica team will be available to answer technical and software questions at booth #185.
Geosoft VOXI draws crowds to the cloud
August 31, 2012 | HighGrade
In an interview with HighGrade, Geosoft’s Ian MacLeod and Troy Wilson gave a status report on VOXI Earth Modelling, the Geosoft cloud-based 3D modelling service previewed at the PDAC 2012. Since the VOXI service went live in April more than 200 explorers – major companies to individual consultants – have created over 1000 models in the cloud.
New Bomb Hunters television series spotlights search for unexploded bombs across Canada
August 23, 2012 | History Television
Bomb Hunters, a new Canadian television series premiering August 27th on History Televison, puts the spotlight on the experts tasked with finding and destroying unexploded bombs buried or submerged across Canada. The Bomb Hunters Trailer shows Geosoft UXO software being used to map targets and help detect the bombs.
Geosoft software upgrade now available
August 22, 2012 | Exploring with Data Blog
A software upgrade for Geosoft Oasis montaj, Target, Target for ArcGIS, Geochemistry for ArcGIS and the ArcGIS plug-in is now available to all maintained customers. The Geosoft release includes support for ArcGIS 10.1, as well as a number of enhancements and fixes.
Geosoft VOXI an example of new generation 3D technology
August 20, 2012 | Engineering and Mining Journal
Geosoft VOXI Earth Modelling is among the 3D technologies cited in the Engineering and Mining Journal article, New Generation of 3-D Mining Software Sets the Scene. The article looks at different 3D, cloud and data management technologies that are contributing to greater understanding of what lies beneath the surface in exploration and mining.
GM-SYS 3D Modelling with Velocity Volumes
August 10, 2012 | Exploring with Data Blog
Geosoft demonstrated the latest features in our GM-SYS 3D gravity modelling software at this year’s EAGE in Copenhagen. Topping the list of what’s new is the ability to create 3D gravity models that incorporate a velocity volume from a 3D seismic survey.
Geosoft supports first International Mining for Development course into Africa
August 9, 2012 | Geosoft News Release
Geosoft supported the first International Mining for Development (IM4DC) course into Africa, providing Oasis montaj and Target software for the training sessions held in Burkino Faso in May to July, 2012. The course is part of a longer term capacity building process funded by AusAID to encourage economic development in African countries.
Adding Bing Maps imagery to Geosoft maps
July 20, 2012 | Exploring with Data Blog
Bing Maps published its largest satellite release to date this past month, and with Geosoft Oasis montaj and Target 7.5, Bing Maps Aerial, Road and Hybrid images can now be added as a map group.
Geosoft releases new UXO update for Oasis montaj
July 18, 2012 | Geosoft Support
The new UXO update for Oasis montaj includes feature enhancements and maintenance fixes for UX-Detect, UX-Process, and UX-Analyze.
Learning exchange at China’s Jilin University
June 25, 2012 | Exploring with Data Blog
When they complete their studies, the next generation of Jilin geoscience students will be able to put Geosoft to work in China's growing resource sector.
New issue of Earth Explorer: articles on greenfields, offshore oil exploration and marine geophysics
June 14, 2012 | Earth Explorer Magazine
In the cover story, explorers weigh in on market realities impeding the search for greenfields, and what it will take to meet the demand for quality finds.
Seeing the shades of grey in 3D inversion
June 4, 2012 | Earth Explorer
Using 3D models of the subsurface derived from geophysical data is standard practise for guiding exploration in the petroleum industry and has the potential to improve success rates for mineral explorers.
Time saving drag-and-drop shortcuts in Oasis montaj
May 29, 2012 | Exploring with Data Blog
A review of useful and time saving drag-and-drop shortcuts in Geosoft Oasis montaj and Target that are often overlooked.
3D Earth Modelling in the Cloud: The Geosoft VOXI development story
May 22, 2012 | Exploring with Data Blog
In this recent blog post, Geosoft Chief Technologist Ian MacLeod tells the development story behind the cloud-based VOXI Earth Modelling service that took over three years and required the work of 29 people to create.
3D Earth Modelling in the Cloud: The VOXI development story
May 11, 2012 | Exploring with Data Blog
Released in April, 2012, Geosoft’s VOXI Earth Modelling service gives exploration geophysicists the ability to convert magnetic and gravity data directly into useful 3D Earth models that can be integrated with other 3D exploration data.
Video tours of new features in the Geosoft 2012 release
May 9, 2012 | Geosoft Videos
New video tours demonstrate the latest features and improvements in the Geosoft 2012 software release of Oasis montaj, Target and Target for ArcGIS. They include guidance on when and why to use specific techniques.
Geosoft sponsorship supports geophysical image analysis research at the Centre for Exploration Targeting
May 3, 2012 | Geosoft News Release
Geosoft has announced a Knowledge from Data© Sponsorship to support continuing collaboration between Geosoft and the Centre for Exploration Targeting (CET).
Geosoft ranks among Canada’s top 150 technology companies
May 2, 2012 | Geosoft News Release
Geosoft has ranked 131 in the 2012 Edition of the Branham300, a listing of Canada's top technology companies. The list is compiled annually by leading industry analyst firm Branham Group based on revenue performance.
Geosoft Chinese language products launched in Beijing
April 30, 2012 | International Mining Magazine
Geosoft recently hosted an official launch in Beijing, introducing its Chinese language exploration software and training services supporting China’s resource exploration and earth science sectors.
Geophysical modelling hits the cloud with VOXI
April 25, 2012 | Canadian Mining Journal
Geosoft has released the latest 3-D geophysical technology, its VOXI Earth Modelling software. This is a cloud-based inversion software service that generates 3-D voxel models from airborne or ground gravity and magnetic data.
Geosoft releases VOXI Earth Modelling technology
April 19, 2012 | Geosoft News Release
Cloud-based 3D modelling technology advances exploration geophysics for improved geologic understanding and drill targeting.
Geosoft 2012 Software Release Now Available
April 18, 2012 | Geosoft News Release
Improvements across 2D to 3D visualization workflows deliver efficiencies when analyzing subsurface earth structures.
Geosoft introduces Chinese language software and training services supporting exploration in China
April 10, 2012 | Geosoft News Release
Official launch attended by geoscience leaders active within China’s resource exploration and earth science sectors.
Gravity and Magnetic Surveys on the Dombraly-Shirotnaia Trend Identify 18 New Exploration Targets
April 10, 2012 | Marketwire
Alhambra Resources Ltd. reported progress on the Dombraly-Shirotnaia gold trend. During the processing of the gravity and magnetic data, Geosoft databases and grids were calculated and used to sketch magnetic and gravity lineaments, anomalies for further interpretation and target generation. Using the lineament intersections and magnetite destruction patterns as the major criteria, 60 targets were picked up, and 18 were categorized as primary exploration targets.
Preview of 2D-3D workflow improvements in Geosoft Target for ArcGIS
April 5, 2012 | Exploring with Data Blog
With new 2D-3D workflow enhancements in Geosoft Target for ArcGIS, layers from Sections or Plans will appear in their correct geospatial orientation in the 3D view.
Earth Explorer expands its network
April 4, 2012 | Earth Explorer Magazine
Recent editorial changes to EarthExplorer.com, sponsored by Geosoft, have expanded community news coverage and added market and discovery intelligence in partnership with global market and applied research leaders: the Metals Economics Groups (MEG) and the Centre for Exploration Targeting (CET). An Earth Explorer networking group was launched on LinkedIn.
Six Geosoft gridding algorithms and when to use them
April 3, 2012 | Exploring with Data Blog
A list of the gridding algorithms available in Geosoft and a brief description of why they might be chosen.
Canadian Mining Technology Report
April 2, 2012 | International Mining Magazine
From exploration tools and technology, through feasibility, engineering work and specialist consultancy on tailings and environmental issues to full production mining and processing, Canada has numerous home grown players that have seen success not only at these new domestic mining operations, but also globally.
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