Borehole geophysical logging systems provider Geovista is merging with Australia-based Mission Critical Group to advance driller-operated geophysics as it seeks to expand its Asia-Pacific presence.
The merger will combine Geovist’s experience and global footprint as well as Mission Critical Group’s (MCG) expertise in the Asia-Pacific mining market.
Once merged, the newly-formed company will be able to serve clients in the mining, geotechnical, groundwater, and environmental fields internationally – further driving growth and delivering advanced subsurface data services across markets.
The merger is expected to take effect on 9 September 2025.
Upon completion, Geovist will rebrand MCG, integrate its operations, and include its expertise into the global Geovista organisation.
Geovista says the merger marks a “significant” step in the company’s expansion plans.
Chairman Seghir Messamah says this is happening at a time of “exciting” possibilities for new developments in data acquisition technology for formation characterisation and resource definition.
“The addition of MCG’s management team and product offerings will help strengthen Geovista as we look towards significant growth over the next few years,” Messamah says.
MCG Chief Executive Tim Hopper says this partnership expedites the path to market, allowing faster introduction of the company’s products.
Hopper will transition to the role of Chief Technology Officer at Geovista, while previous COO Brenton Armitage will join the company’s board of directors and take on a general manager role for the Asia-Pacific region.
Geovista is headquartered in Wales, UK and operates globally with offices in Australia, Hungary, Poland, and the US.
Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures, delivers, and services specialised driller-operated geophysics instruments for the mining industry.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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