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DeBeers goes 3D
Mirarco Mining Innovation takes mining and exploration to new heights and depths during an incredibly explicit 3D Virtual Reality presentation.
Kimberley Sher
Tuesday December 05, 2006
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Andrew Dasys start-up director for Mirarco, left, Tom Ormsby public corporate affairs manager for DeBeers, Jane Djivre business development officer for Mirarco, Robert Calhoun project manager for Discover Abitibi, and Brad Wood technical services supervisor for DeBeers. Mirarco extends gratitiude in gift giving to DeBeers and Discover Abitibi following very successful 3D Virtual Reality presentation at Timmins Public Library.
The Voice photo by Kimberley Sher
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Mirarco Mining Innovation takes mining and exploration to new heights and depths during an incredibly explicit 3D Virtual Reality presentation.
Presenting updates on DeBeers Victor Project, Brad Wood DeBeers technical services supervisor, narrated and explained developmental progress step by step as the audience experienced the 3D visual.
Wowing the audience with comprehensive views outlining the entire process of how diamonds are formed right up to the precise explanation of what makes a quality diamond a precious gemstone, Tom Ormsby, public corporate affairs manager of DeBeers was also able to impact the presentation with interjections and answers to audience questions.
A new appreciation for the mining industry was revealed in that the entire process takes time, money and consideration.
Viewing first hand the massive consideration and costs incurred in any mining project shed new light into how decisions were made in order to result in a cost effective undertaking.
Included in the presentation, the Victor project revealed just how environmentally conscious this undertaking is and explained the time and money involved when preserving nature for future.
Even before the mine begins construction plans are in place to shift environmentally important bodies of water, reclamation concerns are brought forth and even sources of power and waste management are well thought out and planned for.
Outlying communities are involved and consulted and completely taken into consideration and called upon for advice involving wildlife, migratory patterns, hunting and fishing. Roads built on top of muskeg requires massive effort, time and money. The 3D presentation spoke louder than words and DeBeers worked carefully as to not disturb the natural habitat as little as possible.
This interactive presentation was more powerful than a study or review on paper, even a photographic documentation would not have been able to make the audience understand and become part of the process to this degree.
From start to finish, DeBeers explained the incredible detail that goes into the process that will keep people in mind.
“The idea is to create a mine that will work for a long time in safe conditions and when the project is finished, the environment will be intact. It’s great to generate work, but it’s also important to keep people working, sustained employment as long as is possible,” said Wood.
The technology allows people to see the progress over the months. The business generated in this project will create a rippling effect throughout Timmins as hotels, fuel and building suppliers, transportation, housing, shopping, and many small businesses will benefit from projects of this nature.
From exploration, to working mine, back to nature, the 3D presentation provides an accurate history and future to look forward to.
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