Demand for Australian natural resources is fast accelerating and there is growing pressure to increase production efficiency across the board. In the mining and exploration industries in particular, having quick access to applicable geoscientific data and accurate, up to date maps is essential. Geographic Information Systems have become the industry standard, not only for mapping tasks but for providing geospatial referencing for essential operational data required for exploration or mine site management and planning.

GIS in Mining and Exploration 2011 has been developed as the ideal platform for sharing knowledge, strategies, new ideas and best practices amongst GIS professionals and those who use and supply the information generated. As GIS interaction and the demand for more effective geospatial data increases, multiple new applications and data management strategies are being developed. The main aim of the event is to give attendees an edge by keeping them up to date with current and future GIS strategies and tools being implemented by their peers.