acQuire Connected

acQuire Connected
acQuire Connected

acQuire Connected is your compass in the world of data. acQuire Connected features conversations with thought leaders and technology experts who bring together people, process and technology for tackling increasingly complex data challenges impacting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as it relates to the earth's resources, the natural environment and communities.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    What is GIM Essentials?

    In today's episode, we sit down with Charl Retief, Mining Value Stream Leader at acQuire, and discuss the evolution of geological data management and what happens when the people, process and technology framework gets out of alignment in a company, before diving into acQuire's newest product, GIM Essentials. Charl goes through what it is, who it's designed for and how it can support companies in resource development with their geological data management. You can learn more about GIM Essentials here: https://www.acquire.com.au/products/gim-essentials/

    28 min

  2. 8 JUNE

    Driving environmental performance in the mining industry through data

    In this episode, we're joined by two great speakers with a wealth of knowledge in the environmental space. Claire Cote is a Director of the Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry at the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute. They're doing world-leading research to develop knowledge-based solutions to meet the global sustainability challenges facing the resource industry. Claire is joined by Stuart van de Water, Environmental Leader at acQuire. In this chat, we cover how to define and measure environmental performance, the challenges and opportunities for companies in the mining and resources sector to report on their environmental impact and, how to position your environmental data as a strategic business asset rather than just a box-ticking exercise. To find out more about the work Claire's team is doing at the University of Queensland, email Claire at c.cote@uq.edu.au or visit https://smi.uq.edu.au/

    35 min

  3. 4 JUNE

    From migration to mastery with Susan Androvich

    In this episode, we sit down with Susan Androvich, Database Superintendent at Northern Star Resources. Susan shares her experience and learnings migrating a mine site's geological data across to GIM Suite, as well as some of the common challenges she's faced working with data in the resources industry and how her role has changed with the implementation of new technology.

    22 min

  4. 28 MAY

    Your guide to building a robust data governance framework

    Today, we sit down with Yulia Merrill, a leader in the information management and governance space and President of the Perth chapter of DAMA. In this discussion with Yulia, we cover what makes data unique, why data governance is so critical, how poorly managed data can impact companies and then get into the practical steps that companies can take to build a robust data governance framework. Learn more about DAMA here or follow them on LinkedIn to find out about upcoming events and learning opportunities.

    43 min

  5. 18 MAY

    Transforming historical data into future value

    What’s buried in our old logs and spreadsheets could shape your next discovery. But when should or shouldn’t you bring this data into your geological database? On this episode of acQuire Connected, we sit down Nikki Arnush, Exploration Geologist and Database Administrator at Freeport McMoRan, and Adam Dunstall, Operations Manager at acQuire, to explore the value of and challenges behind migrating historical geoscientific data into a database.

    34 min

  6. 14 MAY

    Live from PDAC 2025: Turning Complex Data Challenges into Critical Business Intelligence

    Making informed decisions is more crucial than ever for the mining and resources sector. Whether it’s monitoring environmental impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, or optimising resource extraction, businesses rely on vast amounts of data to drive efficiency and sustainability. But data alone is not enough. Companies need the right people, processes and technology in place to transform data into actionable insights as the key to success. To explore how industry leaders are using technology to tackle their complex data challenges, acQuire hosted a panel discussion at PDAC 2025, led by acQuire CEO Alison Atkins, featuring guest speakers: Kyra Meyer, Managing Director at Kyfer Operational Improvement Cornelia Holtzhausen, Executive Management in mining, and David Henderson, Chief Growth Officer of the Americas at Fleet Space Technologies.

    25 min

  7. 13/12/2024

    New Year, better environmental data management

    In this episode of acQuire Connected, we sit down with Stuart van de Water, Environmental Leader at acQuire, and Daniel Woodcock, Partner Manager of EnviroSys at acQuire to discuss how to get your environmental data ready for 2025 and beyond.

    33 min

  8. 27/11/2024

    Building sustainable local communities in mining and the role of procurement data in community engagement

    Today we sit down with Gary Ephraim, Commercial Manager - Black Mountain Mining at Vedanta Zinc International, and Audrey Steenkamp, Regional Commercial Manager for Insite at acQuire to delve into the role social performance data plays in building stakeholder relationships and trust, particularly within the South African mining and resources space.

    34 min
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acQuire Connected is your compass in the world of data. acQuire Connected features conversations with thought leaders and technology experts who bring together people, process and technology for tackling increasingly complex data challenges impacting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as it relates to the earth's resources, the natural environment and communities.

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    acQuire Connected
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
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