eMC+ - Mining Cadaster

GAF to implement its eMC+ electronic Mining Cadastre in the Republic of Niger

cadAdmin — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:08:21 +0000

GAF AG is pleased to announce the award of a contract to support the Ministry of Mines and Industry in Niamey in establishing a new computerised mining cadastre and registry system in Niger.

The overall project objective is to improve governance in the mining sector by establishing a modern, web-based system for granting and managing mineral rights. The efficient, transparent, and reliable administration of such titles is a key factor in increasing growth and investment in the mining sector in Niger.

In practical terms, the project aims to:

Improve the performance and transparency of mineral rights management, in accordance with the Mining Code and its implementation regulations as well as other legislation and regulations in Niger.
Carry out the design, architectural specification and implementation of a centralised database for the mining cadastre.
Provide effective and user-friendly software for managing the cadastral information.
Provide capacity building with regard to the management of mineral rights.

The rollout of the eMC⁺ cadastre solution will increase the institutional capacity and efficiency of the ministry by providing comprehensive mineral tenure management. The contract has a duration of four months and is embedded in the “PROJET D’APPUI A LA COMPETITIVITE ET A LA CROISSANCE (PRACC)”, which is being funded by the World Bank (IDA). GAF has more than 20 years of worldwide experience in the institutional and technical establishment and reorganisation of mining cadastre authorities. This includes the provision of associated consultancy services and customised software solutions.

Improvement of the Mining Cadastre

cadAdmin — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:40:01 +0000

Mining Cadastre Directorate

Niger

2016

The goal of this project is the establishment of an efficient and transparent cadastre system for granting and managing mineral rights in Niger. The cadastre system established is based on GAF’s eMC+ a fully web-based software configured to match the requirements of the Mining Code and Affiliated regulations of the Republic of Niger. The project is conducted in two subsequent phases.

In practical terms, the services of this project focus on the following items:

Improving the performance and transparency of mineral rights management in accordance with the Mining Code and its implementing regulations as well as other legislation and regulations in Niger.
Design, architectural specification, and implementation of a centralised database for the Mining Cadastre.
Development and provision of an effective and user-friendly software for managing the Mining Cadastre database.
Capacity building with regard to the management of the mineral rights.

The new computerized mining cadastre software eMC+ brings several benefits and strengthens the technical and management capacities of the MMDI:

Prevent conflicts due to overlapping titles, avoid granting outside national borders.
Increase the transparency of the licensing process.
Optimize and streamline the processing of applications for granting or modifying.
Enhance synergies by improving the communication between the Mining Cadastre and stakeholders.
Increasing the confidence of international mining investors in the mining sector of Niger thus stimulating the country’s attractiveness for investments.

Africa, Mining Cadaster, Mineral Sector

GAF completed upgrade of the electronic mining cadastre in Mongolia

cadAdmin — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:26:59 +0000

GAF AG is pleased to announce the successful system extension and training of more than twenty province officers. Hence provincial administrations can manage licenses for exploration and mining of common minerals through real time on-line access to the central repository of the Computerised Mining Cadastre System (CMCS).

The management of mineral resources and respective licenses is assigned to the Mineral Resources Authority of Mongolia (MRAM). A Computerized Mining Cadastre System (CMCS) was developed and implemented by GAF in 2010 with funding from the World Bank. With the adaptation of the new Law on Common Minerals in 2014, the existing system now got extended to enable the provincial administrations (Aimag) to manage applications and licenses through a modern, web-based, and GIS-enabled information system. The system is directly connected with the central data repository at MRAM headquarters in Ulaanbaatar.

The use of this system avoids problems of applications and licenses overlapping with areas restricted from mineral titling or with previously granted licenses. Processing of applications strictly follows the regulations and workflows stipulated by the law. This includes real-time communication between provincial administrations and the central government and consequently speeds-up the effective coordination between provincial administrations and the central government (MRAM). The system extension and associated training was realised with funding from the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Resources (BGR).

GAF has 20 years of world-wide experience in the institutional and technical establishment and reorganisation of mining cadastre authorities. This includes the provision of associated consultancy services and customised software solutions. The CMCS-online for Mongolia is based on GAF’s electronic Mining Cadastre framework eMC⁺.

GAF to implement its eMC+ electronic Mining Cadastre framework in Burkina Faso

cadAdmin — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:04:02 +0000

GAF AG is pleased to announce the award of a contract to support the Ministry of Mines and Energy in Ouagadougou in establishing a new computerised mining cadastre and registry system in Burkina Faso.

The overall project objective is to improve governance in the mining sector by establishing a modern, web-based system for granting and managing mineral rights. The efficient, transparent, and reliable administration of such titles is considered to be a key factor in increasing growth and investment in the mining sector in Burkina Faso.

In practical terms, the project aims to:

Assist to modernize and streamline the existing legal paper cadastre system
Create an up-to-date and consistent database of mineral rights that allows the efficient and unambiguous management of these during their entire life cycle
Identify and clarify existing conflicts and prevent such conflicts in future
Introduce a harmonised administrative, procedural and technical framework compliant with the law and applicable regulations
Implement an operational and modern computerised mining title management system, that caters for governance and industry needs in Burkina Faso

The rollout of the eMC⁺ cadastre solution will increase the institutional capacity and efficiency of the ministry by providing a comprehensive mineral tenure management. The contract has a duration of 15 months and is embedded in the “Projet d’appui au développement du secteur minier (PADSEM)”, being funded by the World Bank (IDA). GAF has 20 years of world-wide experience in the institutional and technical establishment and reorganisation of mining cadastre authorities. This includes the provision of associated consultancy services and customised software solutions.

GAF’s eMC+ Mining Cadastre framework now available with source code

cadAdmin — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:02:43 +0000

GAF's mining cadastre system and the provision of its associated source code ensures sustainability beyond the implementation project's lifetime and provides well-defined total cost of ownership.

eMC⁺ is GAF's framework for providing mining cadastre authorities worldwide with a complete package of products and services. Using the eMC⁺ framework as a basis, GAF can create tailor-made and maintenance-friendly solutions for each individual client - being web-based it works in an intranet setting as well as over the Internet. eMC⁺ increases institutional capacity and efficiency by providing a comprehensive mineral tenure management solution.

Professional solution without vendor lock-in

The various benefits provided by GAF's leading and unique eMC+ mining cadastre framework form the basis of the company's successful provision of mining governance services. It is scalable from single to an unlimited number of users and is fully customisable (for example, with respect to the applicable regulatory framework and required languages). As it is entirely web-based, eMC⁺ supports a central solution as well as decentralised regional offices. The application's source code can also be made available to the client, thereby ensuring that the solution can be used sustainably beyond the lifetime of the implementation project. The system is based on FOSS (free and open-source software), which ensures that no additional costs are incurred for 3rd party licenses and maintenance. Thus the total cost of ownership is fully transparent and there is no vendor lock-in. eMC+ based solutions can be implemented as part of a complete package that includes institutional strengthening, capacity building, business reengineering, training and know-how transfer, software and system development and implementation, maintenance, and automated data entry.

Comprehensive experience and competence

GAF has more than 20 years of experience in the institutional and technical establishment and reorganisation of mining cadastre authorities, and is a leading provider of top class consultancy services and cutting-edge software solutions in this field. The company's comprehensive experience and skills in the provision of cadastres and registries in the areas of mining, land management and agriculture are underlined by the fact that it has implemented more than 2000 licences to ministries, governance boards, individual businesses and organisations in the public and private sectors. GAF's software unit consists of more than 40 software programmers, developers and testers.

Modernisation of the Mining Cadastre of the Republic of Tajikistan

cadAdmin — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 08:47:26 +0000

GAF is pleased to announce the acquisition of a contract to design and implement a new mining title-cadastre and registry system for the Republic of Tajikistan. The client and beneficiary is the Department of Geology under the State Committee for Investments and State Property Management.

The overall project objective is improving governance in the mining sector by establishing a transparent system for granting and managing mineral permits. The efficient and reliable administration of such titles is considered to be a key factor in increasing investment and growth in the Republic of Tajikistan's mining sector.

In practical terms, the project involves implementing a rule-based, computerised management system with GIS functionality that caters for the entire life cycle of mineral titles. The system must also ensure that the title administration procedures comply with the relevant laws and regulations. The implementation will be accompanied by institutional and technical capacity building activities within the cadastral organisation. The resulting improved and transparent administration of mining titles is expected to make the mining sector more attractive to private sector investment, to exploration and mining companies.

The project has a duration of two years and is embedded in the "Tajikistan Private Sector Competitiveness Project" funded by the World Bank/International Development Association (IDA). This was launched as a response to Tajikistan's request for assistance in developing its mineral sector. It will result in the introduction of best practices and will strengthen the contribution of Tajikistan's mining sector to economic development in the country.

The assignment is well-suited to GAF, as the company has more than 20 years of experience in the institutional and technical establishment and reorganisation of mining cadastre authorities. This includes the provision of associated consultancy services and cutting-edge software solutions. GAF's comprehensive experience and skills in the field of mining, land management and agriculture cadastres and registries is underlined by the fact that it has implemented more than 2000 cadastre-application installations in the public and private sectors. GAF's software unit consists of more than 40 software programmers, developers and testers.

GAF AG awarded three new contracts for mining governance consultancy services – in Cameroon, Laos and Afghanistan

cadAdmin — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 08:46:28 +0000

GAF AG is pleased to announce the award of three new technical assistance contracts for projects supporting mining ministries in Africa and Asia. Project activities in Afghanistan and Laos have already started, and those in Cameroon will soon follow. These projects underline the extensive and comprehensive range of services, capabilities and experience that GAF provides to institutional clients in the mineral domain around the globe – which the company has been doing with great success for many years. The company’s portfolio of services includes the implementation of mining cadastres and geological information systems and the provision of support to mines inspectorates, as well as geological mapping, capacity building and know-how transfer.

The three new contracts deal specifically with:

the provision of assistance to the Ministry of Mines and Industry of the Republic of Cameroon for the implementation of a new digital mining cadastre,
the drafting of Mines Regulations and provision of assistance regarding mines inspections for the Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines,
the continued provision of consulting and capacity building services to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum in Afghanistan, with a particular focus on mining regulations and contract compliance monitoring.

Funding for each project is provided by the World Bank as part of country-specific mineral resources programmes. Individual project volumes range from 0.25 - 1.0 million Euros and project durations range from 6 to 24 months.

GAF receives consistently high client satisfaction feedback - most tangibly in the form of follow-on contracts. Key aspects of this success include the company’s comprehensive service and consulting portfolio in mineral governance together with its technical and thematic skills and experience. GAF combines know-how in fields such as mining, geology and the environment with geo-information technologies, and is a solution-oriented company. The Mining/Geology Department consists of 25 geologists, geophysicists, mining engineers and surveyors and is complemented by GAF’s multidisciplinary teams, including the GAF IT Department with its more than 40 software developers and programmers.

Design and implementation of new Mining Cadaster Information System

cadAdmin — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:55:18 +0000

Ministry of Mines and Energy

Burkina Faso

2015

The objective of this project is to oversee the final phase of reorganization of the cadastral information (pre-cadastre, see above) and to design, develop, test and implement a new system of computerized cadastral management, aimed facilitate cadastral management and granting of mining titles, ensure transparency and efficiency, and safety of mining titles to improve governance and the investment climate in the mining sector.

The actual services provided encompass the complete cycle from the institutional assessment to the design, programming, implementation, and training of the Web-based information system:

System analysis (IT environment, software, database magement systems, etc.)
Collection, conversion, and integration of available digital data
Data quality analysis
Database and application design and system development
System implementation, data consolidation and verification, and database population
Development of a system implementation strategy
Capacity building and training

This project started in July 2015.

Africa, Mining Cadaster, Mineral Sector

Modernisation of the Mining Cadastre of the Republic of Tajikistan

cadAdmin — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:53:20 +0000

Main Geological Department

Tajikistan

2014

The overall project objective is improving governance in the mining sector by establishing a transparent system for granting and managing mineral permits. The efficient and reliable administration of such titles is considered to be a key factor in increasing investment and growth in the Republic of Tajikistan's mining sector.

In practical terms, the project involves implementing a rule-based, computerised management system with GIS functionality that caters for the entire life cycle of mineral titles. The system must also ensure that the title administration procedures comply with the relevant laws and regulations. The implementation will be accompanied by institutional and technical capacity building activities within the cadastral organisation. The resulting improved and transparent administration of mining titles is expected to make the mining sector more attractive to private sector investment, to exploration and mining companies.

The project has a duration of two years and is embedded in the "Tajikistan Private Sector Competitiveness Project" funded by the World Bank/International Development Association (IDA). This was launched as a response to Tajikistan's request for assistance in developing its mineral sector. It will result in the introduction of best practices and will strengthen the contribution of Tajikistan's mining sector to economic development in the country.

The following services were provided within the framework of the project:

Analysis of the mining act and regulations
Development and implementation of cadastral procedures
Recommend a new organization of the cadastre
Development and operationalizing a new computerized mining title system
Development and launch of a special webpage for the cadastre
Specification of the ICT infrastructure and required hardware and software
Provision and development of a system for public access via internet
Establishment of a procedure for public consultation
Development and implementation of a comprehensive training program
Institutional strengthening

The assessment of the current institutional and technical situation has been concluded. Other project activities are ongoing.

Asia, Mining Cadaster, Mineral Sector

Establishing a mining cadaster in Cameroon

cadAdmin — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:45:47 +0000

Ministry of Mines, Industry and Technology Development

Cameroon

2014

The main focus of this technical assistance project lies on improving (i) efficiency and transparency in mining sector management and (ii) the frameworks for sustainable mining development. It will contribute to the strategic objective - which extends beyond the scope and timeline of this project - of scaling up the mining sector’s contribution to sustainable growth and development.
The following services are to be provided within the framework of the project:

Review and analysis of the legal framework
Development and improvement of cadastral procedures
Technical specification of the future computerized mineral tenure management system
Capacity building and institutional strengthening

This project started in January 2014. The first project phase was concluded in April 2015.

Africa, Mining Cadaster, Mineral Sector