Seequent Chief Executive Graham Grant told The Northern Miner podcast that a revolutionary new product being showcased at PDAC 2025 would put the power of data back in the hands of customers, and fundamentally change how mining companies run.
By Colleen O’Hanlon
Seequent will debut a groundbreaking new product that will address critical challenges in the mining industry at PDAC 2025, Chief Executive Graham Grant said.
Graham said in an interview with The Northern Miner Podcast that the company’s reputation as a leader in technology innovation would be underscored by the arrival of the new geoscience platform Seequent Evo, which promised to bring a new level of adaptability and capability to the mining sector.
“The pressure on mining executives is coming in from all sides,” Graham said, citing geopolitical upheaval, increased production demands, structural operating cost increases, compliance and regulatory costs, and the high expectations of shareholders seeking short-term returns in a long-term industry. “How do you resolve all of that complexity?”
Seequent Chief Executive Graham Grant was interviewed on The Northern Miner podcast. Listen to his interview at 20:10.
Seequent’s solution to these challenges, said Graham, lay in ensuring that organisations were agile and resilient, and capable of adapting to rapid changes. Seequent Evo is designed to provide that adaptability, allowing companies to reconfigure their operations quickly and unlock new value.
“Our role is to bring that level of adaptability and capability so companies can evolve quickly,” Graham said. “This is what we’re bringing to market, if you like, a new operating system which enables them to quickly reconfigure and unlock new value.”
The mining industry has historically faced significant challenges from an innovation perspective, particularly in the upstream geosciences sector, which involves discovery, exploration, and resource definition.
Seequent Chief Executive Graham Grant told The Northern Miner podcast that Seequent Evo, a new geoscience platform, would be debuted at PDAC 2025.
While innovation in mining operations, such as truck automation, has been ongoing for decades, the geosciences have lagged behind. Graham identified three key reasons for this disparity: the early software was developed from within the industry, which rarely leads to transformative breakthroughs; many technology companies focus on consolidating and profiting from existing technologies rather than fostering innovation; and the market size for subsurface geosciences is relatively small and niche, limiting the attraction of serious venture capital.
Seequent’s approach to innovation is different and its Leapfrog technology had already had a profound impact on on the mining industry. Seequent Evo would address the unique structural problems faced by the mining sector by focusing on the upstream geosciences space. Grant highlighted the importance of innovation in this area, noting that it was essential for wrestling with uncertainty and making informed decisions.
Mining and tech companies would be able leverage Seequent Evo to enhance their operations and increase their resilience in the face of industry challenges, Graham said. Evo would streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, ultimately helping companies to stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment.
As the mining industry navigates the complexities of 2025 and beyond, Seequent Evo represents a significant step forward in technological innovation. By providing a flexible and adaptable solution, Seequent is helping to ensure that mining companies are well-equipped to handle the pressures and demands of the modern era.