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Gemcom has announced that it will open a new office in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 25, 2010. Gemcom's software programs, including Surpac, Minex, MineSched, and Whittle, are already widely used by exploration and mining operations throughout the country.

Indonesia is the world’s third largest thermal coal exporter and also produces significant quantities of copper, gold and nickel. Minerals and related products represent 19% of its total exports.

“Indonesia is a vibrant and growing market for mining-related software and services. The country's mining industry is seeking out new and better ways of driving productivity and improving profitability at its operations,” says Andrew Pyne, senior vice president, Gemcom Australasia.

“With a well-established user base and strong demand for Gemcom's software and services in Indonesia, a local office will offer tremendous benefits for the country's mining industry. Our local team of geologists and engineers is already engaged with Indonesian clients, helping them with mine planning projects, and enabling them to introduce consistent, and sustainable workflows into their operations. We are also involved in educating geologists, engineers, surveyors, and other mining professionals in the best practice use of our software, which will enable them to work productively and to contribute to increased efficiency at their sites.”

Resti Natalia Ginting from coal mining company, PT Bukit Asam Tbk explains: “PT Bukit Asam relies on Gemcom's software and services to help drive productivity and profits. Since employing the Gemcom Minex software, we have seen our share price rise 67%, and have realised significant time and cost savings by being able to do our jobs faster.

“With our business, and Indonesia's mining industry in general continuing to grow, local access to Gemcom's mining expertise and software training services will be invaluable in assisting us in improving our in-country skills and global competitiveness.”