Geological Data Management Software: Compare Systems for Mining

1point is a cloud-based geological data management system hosted on Microsoft Azure. It serves as a centralised repository for geoscientific data including drillhole collar data, lithology logs, sampling results, downhole geophysics (LAS files), and topographic point clouds. The system is multi-commodity with built-in dictionaries (including CoalLog standard) for data validation, and supports flexible, dynamic table building with unlimited columns and data storage.

Datamine Fusion (current version: Fusion XI) is a purpose-built geological data management system designed for mining and exploration companies that need to centralise, validate, and govern drillhole, sample, and assay data. It supports the full data lifecycle from field collection through to downstream consumption by resource modellers and mine planners. Key features include a distributed database architecture with centralised control, check-in/check-out technology for data integrity, user-defined filters, full security models, and scheduled data transfers for multi-site deployments.

Acquired from AssayNet Inc. in May 2023, Datamine LIMS (branded as 'AssayNet by Datamine') is a client/server LIMS built specifically for minerals and environmental laboratories. It is ASTM Level II compliant and covers end-to-end laboratory workflows from sample reception and preparation through analysis, QC review, and certified result reporting. Features include barcode/QR code integration, QC protocols with Shewhart charts and bias/precision analysis, an extensive instrument data capture library, invoicing, stock management, and full audit trail.

DataShed5 is a web-based geological data management system built for the mining and exploration industries. Hosted on AWS, it provides centralised storage, validation, import, and management of geoscientific data including drillhole collars, assay results, downhole surveys, pXRF readings, hyperspectral data, and daily drilling reports (PLODs). The system is offered in three access tiers — Administrator, User Plus, and User — with configurable permissions and granular access controls.

GeoSpark Core is a relational geological database system built on SQL Server or Microsoft Access, designed for managing exploration and mining data including drillhole and surface data. The system features the GeoSpark Logger front-end, providing both form and datasheet-style data entry with real-time validation — catching user errors at the first point of creation. Key features include an advanced QAQC module with scatter plots, control charts, and Thompson-Howarth charting; customisable strip logs; assay compositing routines; drill log reports; and password-protected reference code lists.

Launched in July 2025, GIM Essentials is acQuire's entry-level geological data management product designed for smaller companies and junior explorers developing a resource. It provides a simplified, modern interface that guides geologists through an end-to-end geological data workflow — from data capture through to validated, export-ready datasets — without the configuration complexity of the full GIM Suite.

GIM Suite is acQuire's flagship geoscientific information management platform, designed to capture, validate, manage, and deliver geological data across desktop, web, and mobile interfaces. It provides a standardised architecture serving as a single source of truth for an organisation's geoscientific data — covering drillhole collar data, surface sampling, coal quality, geological observations, geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring, down-hole geophysics, assay results, and drilling contract management.

IMDEXHUB-IQ is a cloud-based drilling data management and validation portal that provides real-time access to field data transmitted from IMDEX's suite of downhole sensors and instruments. It supports drillhole and sample data management including daily reporting, structural logging, geochemical analysis, and QA/QC reporting. Geologists and project managers can monitor drilling progress, compare planned vs. actual drillhole pathways, approve survey data, and manage user permissions with full audit trails from a web-based interface.

Micromine Geobank is a geological data management solution providing a flexible environment for capturing, validating, storing, and managing geoscientific data from diverse sources. Built on SQL Server, it uses a scalable data model that can be tailored to specific exploration and mining requirements. Every record is stored, validated, and enriched within a secure, controlled environment with a full audit trail. Geobank supports standardised schemas, granular user permissions, and point-of-entry validation. It is available both as an on-premise deployment and as Geobank in the Cloud, a browser-based version with automatic updates and built-in governance.

MX Deposit is Seequent's cloud-hosted SaaS drillhole and point sample data management solution. It enables geologists and field teams to collect, validate, manage, share, and access geological data from anywhere via a web portal and mobile applications (Android and iOS, with offline capability). MX Deposit supports the entire mining value chain from exploration drilling and field sample collection through grade control drilling and environmental remediation sampling. Key features include dynamic data logging with built-in validation, embedded audit trails, QAQC and reporting for analytical results, and centralised data collection for distributed teams.

Plexer is a cloud-hosted SaaS geological data management platform designed for centralised management of exploration and mining data. It provides a web-based interface for drillhole data management and validation, sample dispatch tracking, assay result import, QAQC workflows, and comprehensive reporting. The platform includes dedicated companion apps: Plexer Photo App (iOS, Android, Windows) for georeferenced core and chip tray photography, and Plexer Logger for offline field data capture with automatic synchronisation.

SABLE (Standardised Approach to Borehole Logging for Exploration and Evaluation) is a specialised geoscientific database management system with a heritage spanning over 40 years, primarily deployed in African mining operations with particular strength in South Africa and in coal mining. SABLE focuses on enforcing data standards for borehole logging, exploration, and evaluation, ensuring adherence to international mineral reporting codes (SAMREC, NI 43-101, JORC) and ICT compliance frameworks including segregation of duties (SoD) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements.

Seequent Central is a cloud-based geological model management and collaboration platform. Unlike MX Deposit, which manages raw drillhole and sample data, Central focuses on managing geological models and project files. It integrates with Leapfrog, GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Oasis montaj, and IMDEX HUB-IQ for seamless model version management, project branching for modelling alternative scenarios, and interactive 3D model sharing via URL links — even for stakeholders without software licences.

Introduced in March 2025 at PDAC in Toronto, Seequent Evo is a cloud-based platform designed to centralise geoscience data management and collaboration across Seequent's entire product ecosystem and third-party applications. Evo brings together data from MX Deposit, Leapfrog, Central, and other tools into a single accessible source with consistent data structures, open APIs, and cross-platform connectivity.

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