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SGS Genesis

SGS Genesis is involved in software development for the modelling of mineral resources. Indeed, in 1981, SGS S.A., formerly Gamma Geostat International Inc. was among the pioneers in computer based geostatistical methods and had created one of the first geological modeling software for the first generation of supercomputers. This software is used by SGS Canada Inc., among other things, for the production of National Instrument 43-101 reports in requirement with the Canadian securities regulation. Genesis offers all the tools necessary so that mineral resources are estimated in accordance with the rules of art in conformity with generally accepted CIM Estimation of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Best Practices Guidelines.

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SGS Genesis
Original authorGamma Geostat International Inc.
DeveloperSGS S.A.
Release1981 (1981)
Stable release
2.1.14 / October 20, 2023 (2023-10-20)
Operating systemMS Windows
Available inC, C++
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.geostat.com/genesis

SGS Genesis (previously SectCAD, BlkCAD, PolyCAD, Geostat) is involved in software development for the modelling of mineral resources. Indeed, in 1981, SGS S.A., formerly Gamma Geostat International Inc. was among the pioneers in computer based geostatistical methods and had created one of the first geological modeling software for the first generation of supercomputers (CDC Cyber mainframe). This software is used by SGS Canada Inc., among other things, for the production of National Instrument 43-101 reports in requirement with the Canadian securities regulation. Genesis offers all the tools necessary so that mineral resources are estimated in accordance with the rules of art in conformity with generally accepted CIM Estimation of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Best Practices Guidelines.1

The first programs were developed by one of the company founders, Michel David, Professor of Geostatistics at École Polytechnique of Montréal and Fellow of the Academy of Science of the Royal Society of Canada. He has established the first regular courses for future mining engineers and geologists in the Americas.2

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  1. Estimation of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Best Practices Guidelines (PDF) (Report). 2003.
  2. Dimitrakopoulos, Roussos; Dagbert, Michel (2001). "Obituary: Farewell to Michel David (1945–2000)". Mathematical Geology. 33 (2): 241–244. doi:10.1023/A:1007543603786. S2CID 117556995.
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