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September 4, 2019

Sorting the Signal from the Noise – Chile Explore Conference 2018

In October 2018, Dave Lawie, IMDEX’s Chief Geoscientist and Chief Technologist – Mining Solutions conducted a presentation on the topic of Sorting the Signal from the Noise at Evolution – Chile Explore Conference 2018.

September 4, 2019

Mets Ignited interviews IMDEX at EXPOMIN 2018

Mets Ignited spoke to Sergio Jimenez our Regional Manager South America at EXPOMIN 2018 about IMDEX’s technological contributions and building relationships between LATAM and Australia.

November 4, 2019

IMDEX brings home Mining Journal’s METS Company of the Year

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 […]

November 9, 2019

DRILL HAX – What is real-time data in exploration?

What is “REAL-TIME” data in exploration? Why have “REAL-TIME” decision making while drilling? IMDEX in-house expert Michelle Carey provided the answer to one of the most asked questions by the industry.

November 22, 2019

IMDEX sponsors Austmine 30 year anniversary celebration event

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.

November 25, 2019

Paul House to become IMDEX Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2020

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 26, 2019

Readying for next phase of tech take-up

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 […]

December 1, 2019

Vince Connelly MP visited IMDEX’s Balcatta office

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.

December 5, 2019

IMDEX expands technology offering with Flexidrill acquisition

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 […]