Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, July 28, 2025 — Axiom Exploration Group Ltd. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Initial Exploration Services (IES), a leading provider of ground geophysical solutions with over 25 years of global experience. This acquisition expands Axiom’s geophysical services and establishes the company as a fully integrated turnkey provider of both airborne and ground geophysics, including essential capabilities in ground gravity, TDEM and borehole electromagnetics (BHEM).
IES, founded and led by Scott Smith, has built and maintained a highly skilled team and a solid reputation for safe, reliable, and precise ground geophysical surveys in some of the most complex environments. IES has significant experience in gravity, TDEM, FDEM, BHEM surveys, and GNSS-enabled geomatic services, providing high-resolution data for mineral exploration and geotechnical programs worldwide.
“Adding Scott and his team to Axiom is the next natural step in a long partnership,” said Doug Engdahl, President and CEO of Axiom Exploration Group. “We’ve worked closely with IES for more than three years, and we’ve seen how well our cultures match—both in our problem-solving work style and in how we value our team members. This acquisition allows us to deliver true end-to-end geophysical solutions for our clients, from airborne systems to the ground data that completes the picture.”
Scott Smith joins Axiom as Director of Ground Geophysics, bringing over 25 years of international experience conducting surveys in the Arctic, South America, Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia. His team’s expertise in both gravity EM data collection and optimization improves Axiom’s ability to address complex subsurface mapping challenges quickly and accurately.
We’re also pleased to welcome Brett Denomey, Thomas Sproule, and Daniel Johnson into their new roles within Axiom’s Ground Geophysics division. Brett joins as Senior Project Manager, bringing over 14 years of field leadership experience across Canada and internationally. Thomas joins as Project Manager, bringing a proven record of delivering high-quality data and managing safe and efficient field crews. Daniel also steps into the role of Project Manager, contributing his technical and academic strengths to support project execution across Axiom’s growing global footprint.
This acquisition strengthens Axiom’s integrated service model. It ensures greater project efficiency, continuity of data across platforms, and the ability to meet a wider range of client needs—from greenfield exploration to advanced-stage resource development.
For more information, please contact:
Doug Engdahl
President & CEO, Axiom Group
info@axiomex.com
Scott Smith
Director of Ground Geophysics
ssmith@axiomex.com
axiomex.com
About Axiom Exploration Group Ltd. Since its inception in 2011, Axiom Exploration Group Ltd. has been a trailblazer in exploration, environment, and technology integration. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Axiom specializes in providing comprehensive services that span geological, geophysics, geomatics, environmental studies, and energy solutions. With a focus on technology, innovation and sustainability, Axiom continues to lead the way in delivering groundbreaking solutions that foster sustainable development across the globe.
