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1 FREEDOM TO EXPLORE

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Evolving Opportunities in

the Russian Mining Sector

Geosoft – Bringing Canadian Exploration Software to Russia

Ash Johnson, Geosoft

Victor Ovcharuk, AGT Systems


Agenda

Introduction to Geosoft

Activities to date

Introduction to AGT Systems

SoftwareApplications

Data Management

Licensing

Challenges


Introduction to Geosoft

Geographic Diversity

Product & Solution offerings

Strategic Partnerships

Consistent Growth

Strong Technical Capacity

Worldwide Customer Support


Geosoft Applications

Oasis montaj is one of the most robust and comprehensive geoscience mapping and processing systems in the world. It is industry-standard for geophysical datasets.

Target for ArcGIS is extension software for ESRI’s ArcGIS. It simplifies and adds power to visualization of subsurface geology data within GIS.

Target is essential drillhole plotting software for exploration. Simplifies the processing and visualization of subsurface drillhole and borehole geology data.

ArcGIS


Geosoft Global Solutions

The Geosoft Global Solutions Group is focused on enabling mining and exploration companies with world-class exploration information technology solutions throughout the entire exploration workflow. Leveraging both Geosoft and partners technologies, we’re focused on eliminating the complexity of exploration IT, delivering scalable, flexible capabilities backed by the high level of service our clients have come to expect from Geosoft.


Activities in Russia to date

First licenses in early 1990’s

Direct selling or through Equipment Manufacturers

Geosoft Europe takes over in 2000

Norilsk Nickel and Alrosa get first licenses

Increasing demand, including for training

Partner with Aerogeotech, whom soon become AGT Systems


Geosoft Customers - global

Top 40 Major and Mid-tier Mining and

Oil and Gas companies

100+ Government Surveys/Institutions

1000’s of Consultants and Contractors

100’s of Junior mining, Oil and Gas

Geosoft customers are

industry leaders in mining

exploration and earth science

discovery.

DalgeophysicaSignificant

Russian Clients


Introduction to AGT Systems

Delivering geo-technologies to the market for many years

Marketing, engineering and geophysical personnel based in Moscow

Geophysics, geology, geochemistry, geotechnical, drilling, mining equipment, training and specialised services

Supplying Alrosa, Norilsk Nickel, Gazprom and many institutes of the Russian Academy of Science

In 2006 supplied Canadian technology to Russia worth $3M.


Exploration Software Requirements

Global boom fuelling Russian resource sector

Russian companies looking for global standard technologies

Russian companies looking to invest abroad

Despite many talented scientists and programmers in Russia, but little widespread software,


Exploration Software Requirements

True value of commercial software becoming understood.

Support and Upgrades

Longevity and global acceptance

Ease of use and integration with other packages

Increased interest in Geosoft applications


Data Management - Challenges

TIME “It can take weeks to find enough data to even make some kind of decision.”

REWORK ” We drilled a bunch of holes in a similar spot years ago, and they’ve gone and drilled holes again.”

LOST OPPORTUNITY ” We drilled a bunch of holes in a similar spot years ago, and now that information is gone. We need to drill the holes again!”

LOST PRODUCTIVITY “It’s not about the data, it’s about geoscientists, and making the information they need more readily available to them.”

COMPLIANCE: Data issues related to regulatory requirements (SOX, Bill 198, NI 43-101)


Data Management - Solutions

Geosoft DAP server technology is middleware that connects your data, applications and people.

Acts as a layer of software between the network and the applications

Promotes standardization and interoperability,

Simplifies how you find, use and manage your exploration data

Applications & Tools


Challenges of supplying software to Russia

LanguageDistance from Moscow/St. Petersburg

Illegal softwareChange in attitude

Different Geosoft business model for larger companies

Culture and business practises

Huge countryGeosoft and AGT bringing technical workshops to the key exploration areas

Teaching the next generation of geoscientists


Conclusions

Russia is a major market for Canadian exploration and mining technology

Software is a significant part of that opportunity

Some challenges, but major benefits to exploration companies

By being close to the customer, Geosoft and AGT Systems can deliver true value through software and services

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