The Australian Mining Review

New kid on the Block

- RAY CHAN WA

WHEATON Precious Metals Corp, one of the world’s largest precious metals streaming companies, is the latest customer of Blockhead Technologi­es’ enterprise solutions.

Wheaton will be leveraging Blockhead’s technology as part of the streamlini­ng of its metal accounting processes.

With a market cap of about US$9.5b, Wheaton has streaming agreements relating to 19 operating mines and nine developmen­t projects, and produced more than 680,000 gold equivalent ounces in 2018.

Blockhead Technologi­es’ CEO Greg Leach said the move was a testament to the expertise and vision of the Blockhead team.

“We look forward to delivering an outstandin­g outcome for Wheaton and delivering on our objective of building Blockhead into a market leader in our sector,” he said.

Blockhead implements solutions ideal for simplifyin­g the data management process and providing access to instant data analysis.

The platform allows companies to have greater control over their current data, as well as access and visualise historical data.

Blockhead data scientist James Allen said companies such as Wheaton stood to benefit from a streamline­d data management process, along with greater assurance of data accuracy.

‘It empowers them to better utilise their data to drive operationa­l efficienci­es and strategic outcomes,” he said.

Blockhead Technologi­es leverages blockchain technology for multi-asset, secure digital record-keeping through the value chain, which extends to an organisati­on’s accounting and auditing capabiliti­es.

The company, establishe­d in 2017, has headquarte­rs in Vancouver, Canada, as well as in Perth.

Blockhead’s flagship platform STAMP aims to bring secure tracking and source certificat­ion into mining value chains.

 ??  ?? One of Wheaton Precious Metals’ mines.
One of Wheaton Precious Metals’ mines.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Australia