GIS Pro partnered with Expedio to develop a new website for Geoscience WA, providing geoscientists and mining professionals with an intuitive platform to access and visualize Western Australia’s WAMEX mineral exploration database.
A New Way to Explore WAMEX Data
WAMEX is a vast mineral exploration repository containing drilling data and geochemistry results. This information is essential for industry professionals analysing past exploration activities and identifying new opportunities. The new online interface makes it easier to search and download relevant datasets.
🔹 Website: https://wamexgeochem.net.au/
Key Features:
- Interactive Maps & Tables: Query geochemistry data and visualize exploration results.
- Fast & Efficient Searches – Optimised queries despite massive datasets.
- Downloadable Database Files: Get data in SQL Server or PostgreSQL format.
GIS Pro’s Role in the Project
GIS Pro provided expertise in backend and database management, ensuring the system could handle the scale and complexity of WAMEX data. The team managed PostgreSQL and PostGIS infrastructure on AWS, setting up resources to meet the performance required for fast data querying and data delivery.
Ongoing Support: GIS Pro is responsible for quarterly data updates, ensuring the database stays current.
Overcoming Key Challenges
- Data Volume: Some tables contain over a billion records with dozens of attributes, requiring careful structuring for performance.
- Speed Optimisation: The system was designed to allow fast and responsive searches despite the large dataset size.
The Future of WAMEX Geochemistry
The website is continuously evolving as user feedback from GSWA helps improve functionality. Future updates will enhance usability, ensuring the platform remains a valuable resource for mineral exploration professionals.
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