VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire -
Nov. 2, 2009) - Gemcom Software International Inc., the largest global
supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, today announced that it
has released Gemcom MineSched™ 6.1, the latest version of its next generation scheduling software for
surface and underground mines of all sizes and types, improving productivity
and profits beyond what could be achieved by manual scheduling. MineSched
incorporates a unique four-step scheduling workflow and visual scheduling
canvas to enable mine planners to create better schedules more quickly compared
to other software.
MineSched 6.1 offers an unprecedented ability
to accommodate for the unique planning characteristics found in every mining
project and includes customer-driven enhancements such as linking MineSched to
external Microsoft® Excel® workbooks for easy integration to existing planning
processes. Combined with new features to allow mine planners to more
intuitively manipulate, analyse, and report their scheduling scenarios,
MineSched 6.1 helps produce practical schedules for any mine planning situation.
"We use MineSched for weekly, mid-range and long-term
scheduling.
It is a user-friendly software product that is easy to set up and learn. In
fact, it's so easy to use that it has increased my confidence and passion for
scheduling," said Ruth Menz, mining engineer, Golden Star Resources Ltd.,
Bogoso/Prestea Gold Mine. "With the software we are able to set realistic
targets for the company and we know the life-of-mine at any point in time
in just a few clicks. MineSched has also helped increase our efficiency, saving
costs and reducing scheduling time, enabling us to spend more time using the
end results it outputs. In addition, the software's seamless workflows have
reduced errors as there is no longer a need to manually input block
model
attributes."
"At Gemcom, we engage with our customers and
others in the industry to learn about their needs and objectives, both from a
business and user perspective, and how software can better support them," said
Eli Alston, Gemcom's product line manager, scheduling and optimisation. "This
has led us to focus on ensuring we deliver the best software user-experience
possible by providing solutions which are easy to use. By doing so, both the
software user and their organisation benefit because the user becomes more
proficient with the product faster and has the intuitive tools needed to
develop mine plans that lower the cost of mining and processing. Further, this
means that when a mine planner leaves an organisation, their position can be
filled more readily as new users can be trained quickly."
MineSched
6.1 benefits include:
- Decreased implementation and ongoing support costs due to reduced reliance on vendor setup services compared to other scheduling systems;
- More powerful scheduling scenario manipulation;
For
more information on Gemcom MineSched, including detailed product information,
and product demo videos, please visit www.gemcomsoftware.com/minesched.
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 90 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 specialised
mining productivity solutions. For more information, visit www.gemcomsoftware.com.
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