If you’re a geologist or technical user with access to CorePlan’s free Client Portal, you might think of it as just another approval tool - something your drilling contractor uses that you occasionally log into to check Plods or pull a report.

Fair enough. But if that’s all you’re using it for, you’re missing out on a few features designed specifically for field and technical users like you.

The Client Portal isn’t just for approvals

It’s true - most mining companies use the Portal to view Plods and reports from their contractors. But there’s more value under the surface (pun intended). Dig a little deeper and you’ll find tools that can actually make day-to-day work faster and easier.

Offline Plod sign-off, right at the rig

Here’s a hidden gem: you can review and sign off Plods directly at the rig, even when you don’t have an internet connection.

If you’re on site doing core logging or QA checks, there’s no need to wait until you’re back in the office to approve drilling data. The mobile app lets you work offline, sign off on Plods immediately, and sync everything once you’re back in range.

Why it matters: you capture decisions in real time while the context is fresh, which means fewer follow-ups, fewer memory gaps, and faster project turnaround.

Smarter exports and reusable templates

If Excel is your natural habitat, the export tools in the Client Portal are probably more capable than you realise.

You can export Plod data, drilling progress, and reports in formats that fit your workflow, whether that’s custom analysis, dashboards, or feeding another system. No manual copy-paste required.

Even better, you can create and reuse custom report templates to match your team’s preferred formats and structures. It’s not raw database access, but it’s flexible enough to slot right into your existing process.

Better visibility, faster decisions

One of the biggest advantages of the Client Portal is immediacy. You don’t need to wait for end-of-week summaries or data to trickle through a spreadsheet chain.

Seeing Plod data as it comes in gives you a true near-real-time view of what’s happening on site. You can adjust tomorrow’s plan today, flag issues early, and make decisions backed by the latest available data.

When the Client Portal reaches its limits

Let’s be honest, the free Client Portal was built for visibility, not full project control. It’s perfect for viewing and approving data, but it’s not designed to run operations.

You might feel that friction if you’re trying to:

Set up your own drill programs instead of just reviewing submissions
Manage earthworks or pre-drill activities
Track costs and reconcile invoices against actual work
Collaborate across teams in one system, not multiple spreadsheets
Control workflows from end to end

If that’s the case, you’ve probably reached the edge of what the Portal was built for, and that’s exactly where the Mining & Exploration Hub comes in.

The Hub includes everything you already use in the Client Portal, plus dedicated tools for project management, financial oversight, and real-time collaboration. In simple terms: it’s the difference between watching your data and working with it.

It's worth a closer look

Now you have access to the Client Portal, it’s worth exploring what’s already available to you. The offline sign-off tool can save hours on field admin. The export options can make your data analysis seamless. And if your needs evolve, upgrading from the Client Portal to the Mining & Exploration Hub is an easy step up.

You might be surprised at how much capability is already sitting at your fingertips.

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