Mine surveying is a branch of mining science and technology. It includes all measurements, calculations and mapping which serve the purpose of ascertaining and documenting information at all stages from prospecting to exploitation and utilizing mineral deposits both by surface and underground working.
It is important to maintain accurate plans for the use of current and future land users so that the positions of any potentially hazardous workings or infrastructure are permanently recorded. Information must be adequate to ensure that adjacent mine workings do not accidentally connect, with risk of flooding, contamination or other safety hazards. Regulations may require minimum boundary pillars around mining properties.
TOP THREE ADVANTAGES
Efficient data collections
Track progress daily or weekly with thermal and geographic datasets
Accurate data
Explore for minerals, track equipment and stockpiles
Improved safety
Limit risk and costs by surveying sites for dangers
Improved safety
Limit risk and costs by surveying sites for dangers
Improved safety
Limit risk and costs by surveying sites for dangers
CHALLENGES
- Surveying mining pits can be dangerous to ground crew performing traditional methods, furthermore these methods can be disruptive to other mining activities.
- The progressive nature of mining requires frequent monitoring and surveying with manned aircraft that can cost companies up to millions per year.
- Inadequate point-density data and human error from ground survey methods can make data less useful.
SOLUTIONS
- Safety & Efficiency
Today’s survey technology can eliminate the need to send awareness and can be done with little or no difficulty in mining operations
- Active Monitoring
Transfer automation enables organizations to collect quality data regularly with minimal costs, allowing clearer interests about daily operations.
- Quality Data
On-board Power Sensors and approved accuracy have increased substantially and are supported by strong deployments and more frequent data acquisition.
CHALLENGES
- Surveying mining pits can be dangerous to ground crew performing traditional methods, furthermore these methods can be disruptive to other mining activities.
- The progressive nature of mining requires frequent monitoring and surveying with manned aircraft that can cost companies up to millions per year.
- Inadequate point-density data and human error from ground survey methods can make data less useful.
