Geological database management – innovative solutions
With the collection and analysis of geological data such a crucial aspect of mining operations, having the right geological database management software is vital for the success of your operation. Maintaining the quality and integrity of data can prove to be a challenge for some operations with lost or incorrect data costing up to millions of dollars due to decisions made with inaccurate data.
Geobank 2017, the latest version of MICROMINE’s flexible and secure data management solution, has seen the inclusion of several new and enhanced features that assist with geological database management. Geobank 2017 delivers the best geological database management capabilities for users in both exploration and mining operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of your data.
Accurate material data transfer
The new and improved sample tracker module is one of the feature highlights of Geobank 2017. Sample Tracker provides users with the tools to store and manage data that relates to the collection, preparation and analysis of samples. It accurately records which drilling, geochemical, environmental, water or other samples are sent to various labs along with the analysis suite requested. Laboratory files can be easily reconciled with assay results. Maintaining records is key to ensuring your geological database management is accurate and valid.
Several upgrades have been made to sample tracker’s receipting lab files such as automatic reconciliation of lab files based on rules and automatic despatches of multiple files. This will assist with making loading historic mining data easier and more efficient than ever.
Optimised sample collection and analysis
Geobank 2017 also introduces a more accessible interface for users to map lab files formats to rules and a new built-in metadata view has made inserting and updating users mining data collection easier and more consistent than ever.
New sample tags, QC types and text rules have been added to make resolving lab files easier and more accurate. Interactive QC charts have also been updated to make it easier to identify and exclude outliers.
To ensure your geological data management is accurate and reliable, utilizing data management software like Geobank 2017 can be crucial to the success of your operation. Geobank’s new features reduce the likelihood of data error therefore reducing the handling time and increasing productivity.
Further reading
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