Land Management System | Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto Minerals | Land Management System & Environmental Applications

January 2011 to Present

Project Summary

DDS implemented a global Enterprise Land Management System with ArcGIS Enterprise and Geocortex Essentials. DDS assisted Rio Tinto land managers.

Rio Tinto Minerals (RTM) U.S. Borax, is a leading international mining group. As a world leader in site location, mining, and processing the Earth’s mineral resources; their products help fulfill vital consumer needs and improve living standards. U.S. Borax is a member of the Rio Tinto group and operates California’s largest open pit mine in Boron, California; one of the richest borate deposits on the planet.

The ArcGIS Enterprise and VertiGIS Studio provide Rio Tinto land managers and environmental staff a central repository with automated data updating, specialized data models, map services, feature services, geoprocessing services, and image services. DDS also created a mobile mapping application for managing properties remotely on mobile devices.

Deliverables

Secured web GIS applications utilizing ArcGIS Enterprise and VertiGIS Studio.

Industries & Services

ArcGIS Enterprise Implementation, Custom Scripting and Development, Data Creation, Data Management, Data Normalization, Data Research & Acquisition, Environmental, Geocortex Customization & Development, Geocortex Implementation, Georeferencing & Orthorectification, GIS Consulting, GIS Integration & Linking, GIS Managed Services, Natural Resources, Python Scripting, Scanning

Case Study Details

Problem

RTM required a web based GIS application and GIS database to manage their properties, leases, mining claims, and other vital information. At the time RTM was utilizing paper maps, excel spreadsheets, and other methods to manage their lands. RTM approached Digital Data Services to build them a custom web based mapping application to quickly manage their assets.

Approach

DDS built a custom web map application utilizing Geocortex Essentials’ technology. RTM then incorporated several new Rio Tinto data models to create consistency across properties. The Geocortex Essentials web map application also included a mobile site, which enabled field workers to access the geospatial information and update ground collected features via their mobile devices. Other features of the application included dynamic map making, custom searches, dynamic contour creation, e-mail notifications of lease expirations, and secured access to the datasets.

Solution

The RTM web mapping application saved RTM time and money. The web map application was specifically designed for RTM allowing for multiple departments, including GIS and non-GIS personnel, to quickly and effectively manage RTM land as well as its resources.