IT Support for Perth Mining & Resources Companies
Head-office-to-remote-site IT for explorers, junior miners, and mining services (METS) businesses.
IT support for Perth mining and resources companies covers head-office and remote-site connectivity (Starlink, satellite, microwave), geological and mine-planning software (Micromine, Maptek Vulcan, Leapfrog, Surpac, Deswik, acQuire), ERP (Pronto Xi, Technology One, SAP), OT/ICS network security, ASX continuous-disclosure data security, SOCI Act obligations for critical minerals, and the cyber controls major miners (BHP, Rio, FMG) require for vendor onboarding. Managed IT typically costs $130–$220 per user per month for a Perth resources head office.
Specialist managed IT for Perth perth mining & resources companies
Common IT challenges for perth mining & resources companies in Perth
The IT problems we solve repeatedly for perth mining & resources companies clients across Perth and Western Australia.
Remote-site and exploration-camp connectivity
Drill programs, camps and remote operations need reliable internet where there often isn't any. We design and manage Starlink, satellite (Sky Muster / VSAT) and microwave links with failover, so site crews can reach corporate systems, email and cloud apps without the connection dropping mid-shift.
Geological & mine-planning software
Micromine, Maptek Vulcan, Leapfrog, Surpac, Deswik, Datamine and acQuire are how your geologists and engineers work — on huge datasets that punish slow infrastructure. We tune workstations, servers, storage and remote-access (Citrix / Azure Virtual Desktop) so models open fast from the office or from site.
Moving large datasets between site and town
Survey data, drill results, LAS files, block models and drone/LiDAR captures are large and need to sync reliably between remote sites and the Perth office. We set up resilient, secure data pipelines so nothing is lost and geologists aren't waiting hours on a transfer.
Major-miner vendor cyber onboarding
BHP, Rio Tinto, FMG, Roy Hill and the majors increasingly require documented cyber controls (MFA, EDR, patching, ISO 27001-aligned practices) before they'll add you to a vendor panel. We implement the controls and produce the evidence pack so cyber requirements don't cost you contracts.
ASX disclosure & market-sensitive data security
For ASX-listed explorers and producers, drill results and corporate transactions are market-sensitive. We harden identity, control access to sensitive folders, and lock down email and file sharing so information stays secure until your continuous-disclosure obligations are met.
OT/ICS and critical-infrastructure security
Where corporate IT meets operational technology — SCADA, control systems, site networks — segmentation matters. We help separate OT from IT, secure the boundary, and address Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act obligations that now reach parts of the resources sector.
Common platforms we support
- Micromine — exploration & mine design (Perth-developed)
- Maptek Vulcan — 3D mine modelling
- Seequent Leapfrog — geological modelling
- GEOVIA Surpac — geology & mine planning
- Deswik — mine planning & scheduling
- acQuire GIM — geoscientific data management (Perth-developed)
- Datamine — resource modelling
- Pronto Xi / Technology One / SAP — ERP
- Power BI — reporting & dashboards
- Microsoft 365 + SharePoint — corporate collaboration
- Citrix / Azure Virtual Desktop — remote access to heavy apps
- Starlink / Sky Muster / VSAT — remote-site connectivity
Compliance & regulatory frameworks
- Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act 2018
- ASX Listing Rules — continuous disclosure
- Privacy Act 1988 + Notifiable Data Breach scheme
- ISO 27001 (often required by majors)
- Major-miner vendor / prequalification cyber requirements
- ESG and corporate-governance reporting expectations
- Cyber insurance control requirements
- JORC data-integrity expectations
What's included in our perth mining & resources companies IT support
A fixed monthly fee covers proactive management, security and helpdesk for the technology your practice depends on.
Remote-site connectivity design & management
Starlink, satellite and microwave links with automatic failover, managed and monitored so site stays connected. We size bandwidth for the apps your crews actually use and keep it reliable.
Heavy-app performance & virtual desktops
Workstation, server and storage tuning for Micromine, Vulcan, Leapfrog and Surpac, plus Citrix / Azure Virtual Desktop so geologists get full performance from site or home without moving the data.
Cybersecurity stack + vendor evidence pack
Managed EDR, MFA everywhere, email security, conditional access, patching and dark-web monitoring — implemented and documented so you can satisfy major-miner vendor onboarding and cyber-insurance questionnaires.
OT/IT segmentation
Separate and secure the boundary between corporate IT and operational technology / site control systems, with monitoring at the join — a core step toward SOCI Act readiness.
Backup + disaster recovery for project data
Verified daily backups of geological databases, file servers, mailboxes and SharePoint, with an immutable cloud copy ransomware can't touch, and a tested recovery plan covering both office and site.
Helpdesk for FIFO & roster-based teams
Support that understands rosters and time zones — fast response for office staff, and priority handling for site-affecting issues so a connectivity or access problem doesn't stall a shift.
Frequently asked questions: IT support for perth mining & resources companies in Perth
Direct answers to the most common questions perth mining & resources companies ask when comparing managed IT providers.
Ready to talk about IT for your perth mining & resources companie?
Book a free, no-obligation 30-minute assessment with a Perth-based engineer. We'll review your current setup and tell you honestly where you stand.