News & Announcements
January 1, 2020
What are the biggest misconceptions about Drilling Fluids? IMDEX in-house Mud expert Scott Sholer provides insights to one of the most asked questions by the industry.
January 1, 2020
What are the biggest issues with using Drilling Fluids? IMDEX in-house Mud expert Scott Sholer provides insights to one of the most asked questions by the industry.
December 8, 2019
True North, Magnetic North, Grid North… do you know the difference between them? Are you choosing the correct tool? Hear from IMDEX in-house experts Michelle Carey, Vince Sullivan and Nick Payne, explaining these critical calculations. Vic
December 8, 2019
Published: Mining Journal. 30 September 2019 https://www.mining-journal.com/mining-journal-awards/news/1372552/mining-journal-awards-2019-winners-announced ASX-listed IMDEX, said to have a presence on up to 70% of mineral drill sites globally and sales in 102 countries, has seen its share-price rise sevenfold since mid-2016 as global mineral exploration levels have recovered and its new technology offerings have gained market traction. While global mineral exploration is still nowhere near its last peak in 2012, IMDEX has won new investors in a period when the few genuine mining technology stocks offering exposure to the industry’s seemingly growing appetite for tech have been more closely scrutinised in the Australia, North American and London […]
December 8, 2019
IMDEX’s recent acquisition of New Zealand-based Flexidrill featured in the Business News on 6th December 2019. Global mining-tech company IMDEX has exercised its option to acquire New Zealand-based Flexidrill, after gaining the option early last year, for a further payment of $NZ3 million cash. IMDEX had already paid $NZ10 million in both cash and IMDEX shares, and will pay a further $NZ27 million in share and royalty-related payments, based on milestones achieved and revenue generated from the acquired business. The company said the acquisition would strengthen its market position and expand its technology offering to its clients, which now included Flexidrill’s ‘Corevibe’ and ‘Maghammer’ drilling technologies. IMDEX […]
December 5, 2019
Leading global Mining-Tech company, Imdex Limited, today announced that Mr Paul House will be appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following Mr Bernie Ridgeway’s retirement on 1 July 2020. Mr Ridgeway, who commenced as Managing Director in 2000, announced his intention to retire on 19 August 2019. Since that time, IMDEX’s Board has undertaken an exhaustive search for the ideal CEO, considering internal and external candidates. Commenting on the appointment, IMDEX Chairman, Mr Anthony Wooles, said: “The selection process was extensive and rigorous. Our Board unanimously agree Paul House has the capabilities, attributes and energy, to continue to drive long-term sustainable earnings growth for our shareholders.” Mr House, […]
December 5, 2019
New Drilling Productivity technologies deliver a step-change to the global minerals industry. Leading global mining-tech company IMDEX has exercised its option to acquire New Zealand-based Flexidrill in a deal that strengthens IMDEX’s market position and delivers advanced new drilling technology to clients. IMDEX obtained an exclusive option to acquire Flexidrill in January 2018, which enabled further development and extensive testing of its patent-protect technologies COREVIBE™ and MAGHAMMER™. These unique technologies will offer substantial drilling productivity benefits and improved safety for IMDEX clients globally. There is strong industry demand for greater productivity – from drilling contractors and resource companies – and […]
December 5, 2019
Published by CEO Magazine 17 October 2019 https://www.theceomagazine.com/executive-interviews/it-electronics/bernie-ridgeway/ With passion, commitment and the right vision, Imdex Managing Director Bernie Ridgeway believes anything is possible. Bernie Ridgeway isn’t afraid of hard work. Before he joined Imdex as Managing Director in 2000, the company was struggling. While many others might have walked away, he saw plenty of potential in the troubled business and had no doubt he could turn it around. “Imdex was generating revenue of approximately A$20 million per annum, it was losing money and had a market capitalisation of less than A$10 million. The company was listed on the ASX in 1987, so […]
December 3, 2019
We were honoured to be joining Australia’s top exporters at the 57th Australian Export Awards at Parliament House, Canberra on Tuesday 3 December. As a Winner of the WA Exporter of the Year for the Minerals, Energy & Related Services category, IMDEX was proud to be part of such an auspicious event. Find out more at: https://www.exportawards.gov.au/
December 1, 2019
We were honoured to have Vince Connelly MP, Federal Representative for Stirling visit IMDEX’s Balcatta office. Bernie Ridgeway, Managing Director and Derek Loughlin, Global Business Development Director gave Vince Connelly MP an overview of IMDEX’s R&D capability and showcased the latest drilling optimisation technologies on offer. “I was incredibly impressed with your level of professionalism and innovation – which have clearly underpinned IMDEX’s success to date (and into the future),” said Vince Connelly MP.
November 27, 2019
The El Toqui Mining Project, operated by Laguna Gold, is located in the far south of Chile. Ground conditions and the presence of magnetic infastructure underground make a fast, gyro-based survey method critical for success.
November 27, 2019
In the September issue of GeoDrilling International, Dr Michelle Carey, general manager – product development at IMDEX, discusses future challenges and the key disrupters, innovations and collaborations within the mineral exploration industry In my view the three greatest challenges for mineral exploration in the future are firstly the need to explore underground cover and at greater depths. The easy surface ore bodies have been found and resource companies are mining their reserves faster than they are replacing them. Secondly, the changing skillsets for geologists as there will be an increasing need for data science and analysis, rather than ‘rock licking’. […]
November 26, 2019
Productivity demands have heightened the reliance that mining companies are placing on automation, big data and digital applications, potentially changing the face of mining. The transformative impact of the digital revolution has been felt in virtually every sector of the economy, upending business models and operational practices, but the mining sector has mostly retained its traditional characteristics. But change is afoot. A 2019 report by Perth research firm State of Play, based on a survey of 800 executives from 399 mining and service companies, found that business models virtually unchanged for the past 20 years face imminent disruption. “‘Technological change […]
November 25, 2019
Leading global Mining-Tech company, Imdex Limited, today announced that Mr Paul House will be appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following Mr Bernie Ridgeway’s retirement on 1 July 2020. Mr Ridgeway, who commenced as Managing Director in 2000, announced his intention to retire on 19 August 2019. Since that time, IMDEX’s Board has undertaken an exhaustive search for the ideal CEO, considering internal and external candidates. Commenting on the appointment, IMDEX Chairman, Mr Anthony Wooles, said: “The selection process was extensive and rigorous. Our Board unanimously agree Paul House has the capabilities, attributes and energy, to continue to drive long-term sustainable earnings growth for our shareholders.” Mr House, […]
November 22, 2019
We were very proud to sponsor the Austmine 30 year anniversary celebration event. As part of the celebration, Michelle Carey, General Manager – IMDEX Product Development, hosted a panel discussion on innovation and the importance of collaboration to ensuring the next 30 years are as successful as the first. Thank you to the Mining and METS companies who joined and contributed to an informative panel discussion: BHP Billiton, Roy Hill, Gekko Systems and RCT.