Gemcom expands in Kazakhstan

Mining software supplier Gemcom, opened a new office in Almaty, Kazakhstan in June. Gemcom’s software solutions, including Surpac, GEMS, Minex, MineSched and Whittle are already widely used by exploration and mining operations throughout Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

“Gemcom has long been involved in the mining industry in Central Asia and has strong ties with government entities and numerous operations including Kazakhmys, Eurasia Natural Resource Corp, ArcelorMittal and Kazatomprom,” said Andrew Pyne, senior vice president, Gemcom AustralAsia. “The new office in Almaty strengthens our local presence, allowing us to work more closely with our clients. It also means our clients will have access to the full range of Gemcom’s software and service solutions to drive productivity and additional economic value from their projects.”

Bill Mace, head of department, mining section, Kazakhmys Services added: “We have been using Gemcom’s software products, including Surpac, Whittle and MineSched, since 2007, so it’s very exciting to hear a new office will be opening up in Almaty.

“It will mean much easier access to support and a better user experience for customers in Kazakhstan, which is good news for my team. It is also very encouraging to see Gemcom employing local staff. I’m sure the new office will bring a lot of positive change for the mining industry in Central Asia.”

The Kazakhstan office marks the third new office opening for Gemcom’s AustralAsia business unit in the last year, joining Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Jakarta, Indonesia. Over the last five years Gemcom has invested US$78 million in R&D and acquisitions.