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Beak Consultants GmbH

Name: Beak Consultants GmbH
Address: Am Street Niclas Schacht 13, Freiberg, 09599, DE
Telephone: +49-(0)3731-781-350
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Beak Consultants GmbH

Beak was founded in the year of 1965 by Thomas Beak as an environmental consulting company in Canada.

Beak Consultants GmbH is a modern consulting company with a focus on the raw materials sector, environmental & geosciences, GIS/ cartography and software development. The company developed into an international consulting enterprise providing services to both the private and public sectors. In 1994 Beak Consultants GmbH was founded in Freiberg as a European subsidiary. From its beginning as a smal

l engineering office, the German company developed into a modern internationally competitive consulting enterprise. In 2003 the North American operations of Beak International Inc. were acquired by the public company Stantec Consulting Limited. Beak Consultants GmbH was refinanced as an independent company, retaining the rights to the name Beak.

24/06/2026

SHORT COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT:
EIS Short Course at Oulu Mining School Summit 2026

SAVE THE DATE:
30 September 2026

Beak Consultants GmbH in cooperation with Geological Survey of Finland / Geologian tutkimuskeskus (GTK) will be hosting a 1-day short course for the "EIS QGIS Plugin" and "EIS Toolkit" on 30 September 2026 in Oulu during the Oulu Mining Summit 2026.

Learn how to use the free EIS software tools for mineral potential mapping and mineral systems approach. More details are available here: https://eis-he.eu/news-DigitalTools

More information about the event including registration details can be found here: https://www.oulu.fi/en/events/oulu-mining-summit-2026

22/06/2026

PREORDER NOW: "advangeo® 2D Prediction for QGIS" – coming later this year!

While many people are waiting for the next big game release, we are preparing something exciting for the geospatial community: the next generation of advangeo® 2D Prediction Software integrated into QGIS!

advangeo® 2D Prediction combines artificial intelligence and GIS to analyse complex spatial relationships and predict the occurrence of spatial phenomena. The software supports data-driven decision making in a wide range of applications including:
• Critical Raw Materials exploration and mineral prospectivity mapping
• Geohazard assessment and risk prediction
• Biodiversity and environmental analysis
• Geological, geochemical and geophysical data integration

For more than two decades, advangeo® 2D Prediction has been successfully used by geological surveys, research institutions and industry partners worldwide together with ArcGIS. The new, additional QGIS integration will make these advanced machine learning workflows accessible to an even broader user community while preserving the powerful capabilities that advangeo® is known for with ArcGIS.

CONTACT US NOW and be among the first to experience "advangeo® 2D Prediction for QGIS" by sending your interest to the email: [email protected]

Stay tuned for more information later this year when we release another exciting update for "advangeo® 2D Prediction for ArcGIS Pro"!

advangeo® Software Solutions - Digging Deeper into Your Data!

NOTE: The image in this post was created using generative AI and is intended as a creative visualisation of advangeo® 2D Prediction and its application domains, only.

17/06/2026

On 18 th June, Andreas Knobloch from Beak Consultants GmbH will present: “DeepBEAT - Deep Exploration in the Erzgebirge Boosted by Advanced Exploration Technologies” at the MiningForum organized by DMT GROUP :
· Session: Exploration for accelerating the raw materials turnaround
· Time: from 16:00 CEST
· Room: B, Estrel Berlin

The “DeepBEAT” project is funded by Horizon Europe and coordinated by the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF) at HZDR. It will advance geochemical methods for the identification of deep-seated mineral deposits, propelling Europe to the forefront of scientific innovation in the field.

The aim of the project is to develop an interdisciplinary, holistic, and sustainable exploration approach that combines deep geochemical knowledge with geology and geophysics. The research and innovation developments have the potential to push the limits of surface geochemical exploration to another level. They comprise a) new insights to ultra-high resolution analytical chemistry; b) increasing sampling strategy efficiency; c) introducing ground-breaking new concepts of dealing with elemental measurement data; d) reducing exploration costs by sample selection; e) testing novel phyto-geochemical media; and f) introducing UAV assisted biogeochemical sampling.

The project consortium consists of eight partners and five associated partners from Germany, Finland, France, Czech Republic, and Canada. Three test sites with different deposit types were chosen to conduct the research: 1) Volcanic massive sulphide mineral system at Saramäki, Finland; 2) Granite-porphyry related Li-Sn-W mineral system at Erzgebirge-Krušné hory area, Germany/Czech Republic; and 3) Alkaline metasomatite REE-Zr-Mo mineral system at Hůrky, Czech Republic.

The detailed schedule of the MiningForum can be found here:
https://www.the-miningforum.com/en/agenda/

16/06/2026

Beak Consultants GmbH is looking forward to participate in the “MiningForum 2026”, organized by DMT GROUP under the patronage of the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy), taking place on 18th and 19th June 2026 at Estrel Berlin with the theme “Raw Materials Momentum”.

The MiningForum is the leading international conference for the mining and raw materials sector in Germany and a central networking platform for the industry. The two-day event brings together leading international experts, decision-makers and leaders in Berlin to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities for a stable long-term supply of raw materials. In view of the growing demand for raw materials and increasingly fragile supply chains, the focus is shifting to securing a sustainable supply.

Visit us at Booth 21 to discuss our current work in mineral exploration, 3D geological modelling, mineral prospectivity mapping and data-driven solutions for the raw materials sector and to learn more about the DeepBEAT project!

We look forward to meet you in Berlin!

11/06/2026

We are excited to announce "𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗧-𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗘: 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈" project has received Horizon Europe funding for the next four years!

In PEAT-GENIE, we will develop AI and GenAI-based tools that simulate how different management choices affect peatland hydrology, greenhouse gas fluxes, biodiversity, and land use.

The tools will transform fragmented existing data into actionable insights that support evidence-based decision-making in peatland monitoring, restoration planning, and climate impact assessment.

While peatlands are the focus of the project, our ambition is that the results can be transferred to other ecosystems and land-use challenges, helping stakeholders better understand long-term environmental impacts.

Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) / Geologian tutkimuskeskus (GTK) will coordinate the project. The consortium brings together 20 partners from 10 European countries, combining scientific excellence, technical expertise, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Consortium partners: Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) / Geologian tutkimuskeskus (GTK), Turun yliopisto - University of Turku, GEUS, Tartu Ülikool (University of Tartu), RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, University College Dublin, CSC, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Trinity College Dublin, Università degli Studi di Parma, Beak Consultants GmbH, LifeWatch ERIC, Wetlands International, Tapio, Teagasc, Estonian Fund for Nature (ELF), Danish Nature Agency, Metsähallitus, Maa- ja metsätalousministeriö/Jord- och skogsbruksministeriet/Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and Soro MUNICIPALITY.

Looking forward to kicking-off the project in the early fall! Stay tuned.

08/06/2026

On 9 June 2026, the 5th Workshop of the EU Interreg cooperation project recomine SN-CZ-Plus will take place in Varnsdorf/Warnoćicy under the title “Critical Mineral Raw Materials and the Extraction of Rocks in the Šluknov and Sohland Regions”. At 3:10 PM CEST, Markus Zingelmann from Beak Consultants GmbH, will present "The Natural Stone Cadastre Saxony".

The natural stone industry is an important sector of raw material extraction in Germany. Saxony has a rich and diverse range of raw materials. Regional natural stones hold a important position as construction materials from past epochs. In modern times, however, the use of Saxon natural and decorative stones has increasingly declined, as the origin of the raw material has played only a subordinate role compared with price.

With the Saxon Raw Materials Strategy, first adopted in 2012, the Saxon State Government pursues, among other objectives, the valorisation of regional natural and decorative stones. To this end, the Saxon Mining Authority (Sächsisches Oberbergamt Freiberg) commissioned the development of a Saxon Natural Stone Register. Following conceptual preparatory work by Geokompetenzzentrum Freiberg e.V. (GKZ), the project was implemented primarily by Beak Consultants GmbH. A number of additional subcontractors carried out specialised expert assignments. The Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology (Sächsisches Landesamt für Umwelt, Landwirtschaft und Geologie (LfULG)) was also involved in the project, providing technical support.

The Natural Stone Cadastre, now available as a result of this work, provides a comprehensive overview of the occurrence, extraction and use of natural stones in the Free State of Saxony. It explains which geological and tectonic processes have led to the diversity of natural stones and their deposits in Saxony. Particular emphasis is placed on the re-measurement of the rock-physical properties of the investigated stone types. In addition, the register shows which natural stones have been used for specific purposes in the past and for which applications they can be used today. High-quality photographs present the stone types and document their use as building materials.

04/06/2026

SHORT COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT:
"Machine learning tools for mineral systems modelling and mineral predictive mapping"

DATE:
August 23, 2026

REGISTRATION:
https://www.iamgconferences.org/iamg2026/
(go to menu -> "Program" -> "Short Courses" -> "Short Course 2")

LOCATION:
24th Annual Conference of The International Association for Mathematical Geosciences
Montreal, Canada

CONTENT:
In the first part of the short course, a short review will be provided about the concept of mineral predictive mapping. Following up, different machine learning algorithms are being presented and discussed on how they may be used for mineral predictive mapping.
The second main part of the short course is strongly focusing on the practical hands-on-training for a newly developed open source tool for mineral predictive mapping (MPM) for exploration and assessment of critical raw materials called “EIS_HorizonEU” – Exploration Information System.
The demonstrated software tool is open-source and will be able to run for free on the computer of the participants.
Specific topics of the short course include:
- Short introduction to mineral predictive mapping concepts,
- Review of machine learning algorithms applied to mineral predictive mapping, e.g. neural networks, self-organizing maps, fuzzy logic, random forest,
- Hands-on-training on open source tool “EIS” for mineral systems approach and mineral predictive mapping: “EIS” provides a library of tools for using mineral systems approach and mineral predictive mapping in a combined graphical user interface. It runs under Quantum GIS (QGIS) on Windows systems. Training tutorial starts from installation of EIS Toolkit and EIS Plugin on the computer leading up to the final compilation of a mineral prospectivity map using the EIS Wizard in QuantumGIS,
- Case studies for mineral predictive mapping from Europe and Northern America
- Presentation of on-going new developments in mineral exploration and prospectivity mapping.

PRESENTER:
Andreas Knobloch, Beak Consultants GmbH
Ina Storch, Beak Consultants GmbH
Bijal Chudasama, Geological Survey of Finland / Geologian tutkimuskeskus (GTK)

PARTICIPATION COSTS:
Regular 120 CAD
Student 90 CAD

03/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE - REGISTER NOW:
24th Annual Conference of The International Association for Mathematical Geosciences
August 23 - 28, 2026, Montreal / Canada

We are happy to announce the IAMG 2026 Pre-Conference Short Course "Machine learning tools for mineral systems modelling and mineral predictive mapping" taking place on August 23, 2026, which is organized and will be conducted by Beak Consultants GmbH together with the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) / Geologian tutkimuskeskus.

This short course will provide best practices, new ideas and insights in mineral exploration, especially with regards to application of the newly developed open source tools for mineral systems modelling and mineral predictive mapping.

The short course will showcase free software tools developed in the frame of the EU-funded project "EIS - Exploration Information System” (https://eis-he.eu/tool/), funded by European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) through Horizon Europe and EU Science & Innovation.

More Information about IAMG 2026 Short Courses can be found here:
https://www.iamgconferences.org/iamg2026/short.php

Registration is still available here:
https://www.iamgconferences.org/iamg2026/registrationFees.php

02/06/2026

We thank all participants of the Beak Symposium 2026 last Friday, who attended on-site and online, for their participation and their feedback and the good exchange and discussions. Special thanks to Prof Thomas Günther from TU Bergakademie Freiberg for his presentation about "DESMEX-MinD" project. We look forward to cooperate in this exciting project!

We apologize once again to the participants online, who had trouble with MS Teams via the browser. We will make parts of the recordings of the presentations available on our YouTube chanel in the coming weeks, so make sure you follow us, to not miss any:
https://www.youtube.com/

29/05/2026

Good morning from Freiberg! Our 32nd Beak Symposium is about to begin at 9 AM CEST. Join online via the following link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/341094098357603?p=t2bPB9zkBGokjGmB5V

The agenda is available here:
https://beak.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Programm_Schedule_Kolloquium_2026_04_28.pdf

Adresse

Am Street Niclas Schacht 13
Freiberg
09599

Öffnungszeiten

Montag	08:00 - 14:00
Dienstag	09:00 - 15:00
Mittwoch	09:00 - 15:00
Donnerstag	09:00 - 15:00
Freitag	09:00 - 15:00

Telefon

+49-(0)3731-781-350

Webseite

http://www.beak.de/

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