Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, helps organisations to understand the underground, giving them the confidence to make better decisions faster.
Seequent builds world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.
One example of this in practice can be seen at Erdenet Mining Corporation (EMC), a major copper producer in Mongolia, which began digitising decades of historical data in 2018, making the leap from paper to platform in partnership with Trigteq and Seequent.
Erdenet Mining’s digital drive, powered by technology and partnership, boosted ore output by 8 million tonnes, halved manual tasks, and enabled AI-readiness. EMC, a major copper producer in Mongolia, began digitising decades of historical data in 2018, moving from paper-based processes to a modern digital platform in partnership with Trigteq and Seequent.
The transformation has enabled rapid, collaborative management of vast mineral resources and positioned the company for sustainable future growth. As one of Mongolia's largest mining operations, EMC views digital innovation as a critical step in improving productivity and supporting the industry's future.
To meet growing global demand for critical minerals, mining companies must identify faster and more efficient ways to operate. EMC enhanced its operational capacity by implementing Seequent's advanced 3D geological modelling and data management solutions, improving subsurface understanding and increasing operational efficiency.
Today, EMC extracts nearly 40 million tonnes of ore annually, producing copper and molybdenum concentrates. Since 2020, production has increased by 8 million tonnes, supported by efficiencies gained through digital technologies.
"Seequent solutions have enabled us to make rapid decisions regarding grade and ore control, streamline short-term planning, and efficiently update our resource models," said Yondon Gelen, Chief Executive Director of EMC.
A key part of this success has been EMC's partnership with Trigteq LLC, Seequent's authorised reseller and training provider in Mongolia. Trigteq supported the implementation by digitising historical data, automating data collection processes, integrating workflows, and providing ongoing training and consulting.
Mining operations depend on accurate geoscience data for exploration, resource management, and operational planning. Before digitalisation, EMC faced labour-intensive processes, data quality challenges, slow information sharing, and lengthy reporting cycles. Through modern workflows and integrated systems, many of these challenges have been significantly reduced.
Seequent's solutions play a central role in EMC's digital ecosystem. Leapfrog Geo and Leapfrog Edge support geological modelling and resource estimation, while MX Deposit, Oasis montaj, Imago, and Seequent Central help manage, connect, and share geoscience data across teams.
The results have been substantial. New technologies have cut manual processes by 50%, improved collaboration, and accelerated data workflows. Daily data entry now saves multiple specialists one to two hours each day. Tasks that once required extensive effort and time can now be completed dramatically faster, with projects that previously took months often completed in a matter of weeks.
These improvements have delivered significant cost and time savings while enhancing the quality of technical outputs. Looking ahead, EMC plans to expand automation and explore AI-driven workflows, building on the digital foundations established through its partnership with Trigteq and Seequent.
EMC's journey demonstrates how digital transformation can help mining companies improve productivity, strengthen decision-making, and prepare for the future.
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