The Maptek Geology Challenge
The Maptek Geology Challenge offers the chance to experiment with the latest modelling tools to control the geology of your dataset.
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The Maptek Geology Challenge offers the chance to experiment with the latest modelling tools to control the geology of your dataset.
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The Maptek Geology Challenge offers the chance to experiment with the latest modelling tools to control the geology of your dataset.
The Challenge will run through November. Maptek will provide the software and industry guidance on how to truly understand our geology and change how we model forever.
US$500 and 3-month subscription to GeologyCore plus DomainMCF
US$300
US$200
October 31
November 3 - November 28
November 28
December 9
The Maptek Geology Challenge is about evaluating new directions for geological modelling, using exciting, innovative technology, to solve the modelling problems presented today.
It is now easier than ever to incorporate both machine learning and implicit modelling in our geological modelling workflows, while retaining the geological control needed.
The theme of the Maptek Geology Challenge 2025: Is machine learning here to replace implicit modelling—or can the two work together to drive better outcomes?
Machine learning is great at finding patterns and relationships in your data but how does it compare to implicit modelling solutions?
Maptek invited industry professionals across the globe to experiment with the latest geological modelling tools to control the geology of their dataset.
Senior Geomodeller
Newmont Mining Corporation
1st Place
Resource Estimation Geologist, Fortescue
Equal 2nd Place
Superintendent Exploration Geologist, SIMEC
Equal 2nd Place
Maptek invited customers from across professional industry disciplines to experiment with the latest geological modelling tools to control the complexity of their dataset.
Engineering Geologist
GMEK
1st Place
Principal Resource Geologist InterGEO
Resource
Consulting
2nd Place
Hydrogeologist
Kōmanawa Solutions
3rd
Place
The 2022 Geology Challenge was won for a project that created alternative geological models to better understand water-bearing structures on a disseminated nickel deposit.
Senior Geologist
IGO
1st
Place
Postdoctoral Researcher University of
Adelaide
2nd
Place
Principal
Apical Exploration
3rd Place
Maptek set a challenge to geologists to apply the latest software tools to a geology related application of their choice, with an emphasis on innovation.
Senior Geologist
Golder Associates (now
Maptek)
1st
Place
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
2nd
Place
Evolution Mining
3rd Place
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By accepting the terms and conditions I agree to present a concise report with supporting images of the problem being tackled, the methods taken and results found. No sensitive information must be submitted, and the report must focus on the methods rather than results.
Winning entrants must provide a photograph on request for Maptek to use in announcing the winners of the challenge on our website and social media platforms. Any additional publication of reports or findings will be done in consultation and with express permission of the participants.
Personal and company prizes will reflect how well participants have controlled the complexity of their geology for their submitted project.
Submit the registration form by October 31, including the required paragraph outlining the problem you wish to solve.
This year’s theme invites participants to critically assess:
Is machine learning here to replace implicit modelling—or can the
two work together to drive better outcomes?
Through hands-on modelling and comparison, participants will test both methods, identify insights, and uncover where each technique shines—or where they work better together.
We encourage you to think outside of the box and look for solutions that have been difficult to resolve when framing your submission.
Maptek will contact you to let you know if your registration has been accepted and advise the terms and conditions for participation in the challenge, which will take place during one month across November.
Maptek will provide the software licences and cloud services required, along with tutorials to help you get started. Regional success consultants will be available to provide support during the challenge.
Final reports will be judged on the novel approach to solving the problem that benefits your project or deposit.
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