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CERBA Evolving Opportunities in the Russian Mining Sector

CERBA Evolving Opportunities in the Russian Mining Sector. Geosoft – Bringing Canadian Exploration Software to Russia Ash Johnson, Geosoft Victor Ovcharuk, AGT Systems. Agenda. Introduction to Geosoft Activities to date Introduction to AGT Systems Software Applications Data Management

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CERBA Evolving Opportunities in the Russian Mining Sector

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  1. CERBA Evolving Opportunities in the Russian Mining Sector Geosoft – Bringing Canadian Exploration Software to Russia Ash Johnson, Geosoft Victor Ovcharuk, AGT Systems 1

  2. Agenda • Introduction to Geosoft • Activities to date • Introduction to AGT Systems • Software • Applications • Data Management • Licensing • Challenges 2

  3. Introduction to Geosoft • Geographic Diversity • Product & Solution offerings • Strategic Partnerships • Consistent Growth • Strong Technical Capacity • Worldwide Customer Support 3

  4. ArcGIS Geosoft Applications Oasis montaj is one of the most robust and comprehensive geoscience mapping and processing systems in the world. It is industry-standard for geophysical datasets. Target is essential drillhole plotting software for exploration. Simplifies the processing and visualization of subsurface drillhole and borehole geology data. Target for ArcGIS is extension software for ESRI’s ArcGIS. It simplifies and adds power to visualization of subsurface geology data within GIS. 4

  5. Geosoft Global Solutions • The Geosoft Global Solutions Group is focused on enabling mining and exploration companies with world-class exploration information technology solutions throughout the entire exploration workflow. Leveraging both Geosoft and partners technologies, we’re focused on eliminating the complexity of exploration IT, delivering scalable, flexible capabilities backed by the high level of service our clients have come to expect from Geosoft. 5

  6. Activities in Russia to date • First licenses in early 1990’s • Direct selling or through Equipment Manufacturers • Geosoft Europe takes over in 2000 • Norilsk Nickel and Alrosa get first licenses • Increasing demand, including for training • Partner with Aerogeotech, whom soon become AGT Systems 6

  7. Geosoft customers are industry leaders in mining exploration and earth science discovery. Dalgeophysica Geosoft Customers - global • Top 40 Major and Mid-tier Mining and Oil and Gas companies • 100+ Government Surveys/Institutions • 1000’s of Consultants and Contractors • 100’s of Junior mining, Oil and Gas • Significant Russian Clients 7

  8. Introduction to AGT Systems • Delivering geo-technologies to the market for many years • Marketing, engineering and geophysical personnel based in Moscow • Geophysics, geology, geochemistry, geotechnical, drilling, mining equipment, training and specialised services • Supplying Alrosa, Norilsk Nickel, Gazprom and many institutes of the Russian Academy of Science • In 2006 supplied Canadian technology to Russia worth $3M. 8

  9. Exploration Software Requirements • Global boom fuelling Russian resource sector • Russian companies looking for global standard technologies • Russian companies looking to invest abroad • Despite many talented scientists and programmers in Russia, but little widespread software, 9

  10. Exploration Software Requirements • True value of commercial software becoming understood. • Support and Upgrades • Longevity and global acceptance • Ease of use and integration with other packages • Increased interest in Geosoft applications 10

  11. Data Management - Challenges • TIME “It can take weeks to find enough data to even make some kind of decision.” • REWORK ” We drilled a bunch of holes in a similar spot years ago, and they’ve gone and drilled holes again.” • LOST OPPORTUNITY ” We drilled a bunch of holes in a similar spot years ago, and now that information is gone. We need to drill the holes again!” • LOST PRODUCTIVITY “It’s not about the data, it’s about geoscientists, and making the information they need more readily available to them.” • COMPLIANCE: Data issues related to regulatory requirements (SOX, Bill 198, NI 43-101) 11

  12. Applications & Tools Data Management - Solutions • Geosoft DAP server technology is middleware that connects your data, applications and people. • Acts as a layer of software between the network and the applications • Promotes standardization and interoperability, • Simplifies how you find, use and manage your exploration data 12

  13. Challenges of supplying software to Russia • Language • Distance from Moscow/St. Petersburg • Illegal software • Change in attitude • Different Geosoft business model for larger companies • Culture and business practises • Huge country • Geosoft and AGT bringing technical workshops to the key exploration areas • Teaching the next generation of geoscientists 13

  14. Conclusions • Russia is a major market for Canadian exploration and mining technology • Software is a significant part of that opportunity • Some challenges, but major benefits to exploration companies • By being close to the customer, Geosoft and AGT Systems can deliver true value through software and services 14

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