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Do SPLs Need Reforming

Special Prospecting Licences (SPLs) were added to WA’s Mining Act 1978, a window of opportunity for genuine prospectors chasing small, shallow patches of gold overlooked by the big players. The intent was clear: to preserve the old spirit of individual discovery in a mining landscape increasingly dominated by corporations. But decades on, that spirit has […]

Unifying Mining Operations: How LIMS Connects ERP, Metal Accounting and Geological Databases

Integrations: Mining Plant Operating Systems (ERPs, Metal Accounting, Geological Databases)  The Challenge:  Laboratories often operate in isolation from critical mining plant systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), metal accounting platforms, and geological databases. This lack of integration leads to data silos, inefficiencies, and delays in decision-making, impacting the overall operational effectiveness and financial accuracy […]

Automating Mining Lab Workflows with LIMS and Robotics

The Challenge:  Mining labs are under pressure to process more samples, faster and with greater accuracy. While robotic systems automate repetitive tasks, they’re often supplied by third-party vendors with limited connectivity to lab systems. This creates integration and control challenges, leading to manual workarounds, data silos, and inconsistent processes.  Our Solution:  Datamine’s LIMS solutions provide […]

LIMS integration with External Environmental Labs 

The Challenge:  Mining laboratories increasingly face regulatory pressures to monitor and report environmental impact with high precision. However, environmental data often resides in external laboratories, resulting in disconnected systems, manual data transfers, and delays in reporting. This fragmentation increases the risk of errors, inconsistencies, and non-compliance with evolving environmental standards.  Our Solution:  Datamine’s LIMS solutions […]

From patchwork to proactive trusted reporting

Part 4 and final of the “Mine it right, Report it right” blog series by Snowden Optiro. Article by Rayleen Hargreaves – Product Owner, Reconcilor | Vela Industries Group Meet the author:This article is part of a new series on the challenges and opportunities of mine reconciliation, written by Rayleen Hargreaves, Product Owner of Reconcilor […]

Greenfields Exploration Dying

Australia’s mining sector has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the national economy, driving export revenue, regional development, and technological innovation. Gold, in particular, has held a special place in this story, from the transformative gold rushes of the nineteenth century through to today’s world-class mining operations. In 2025, gold continues to dominate global […]

Exploration Ecosystem Webinar Series

Explorers are under pressure to deliver discoveries faster than ever. But fragmented datasets, siloed geophysics, and complex compliance risks can slow projects down. That’s why Datamine is bringing together experts across geology, geophysics, GIS, and land management to show you how an integrated exploration ecosystem delivers clarity, trust, and speed across the full lifecycle. Join […]

The confidence test: Are you reconciliation ready?

Part 3 of the “Mine it right, Report it right” blog series by Snowden Optiro. Article by Rayleen Hargreaves – Product Owner, Reconcilor | Vela Industries Group Meet the author:This article is part of a new series on the challenges and opportunities of mine reconciliation, written by Rayleen Hargreaves, Product Owner of Reconcilor at Datamine. […]