GEOVIA, formerly known as Gemcom Software prior to its acquisition in 2012 by Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, announced today the release of GEOVIA Surpac™ 6.5. Alongside new features and user requested enhancements, Surpac 6.5 integrates with two new products: DraftSight Pro Pack, a full featured 2D CAD tool for expanded plotting capabilities, and GEOVIA Hub™ 1.7 for a brand new data sharing and collaboration experience.

"If gold prices come down from here, that’s going to be an issue.”

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But 2013 output will be 20% less than planned.

New service hub to be built in Cananea to assist during installation and future servicing.

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The Mongolian government tweeted July 9, and July 9 it was.

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