Archives: Mine surveying

Mining software solutions provider, MICROMINE has stepped up its presence in Latin America with the opening of an office in Mexico. Headquartered in Perth, Australia, the opening of the new MICROMINE office in Fresnillo, Zacatecas brings the total number of outposts to 23 of the software provider renowned for solutions that are relevant to every[…]

Japan’s Terra Drone is to form a new subsidiary in Canada, Terra Drone Mining, following the signing of an investment agreement with Ontario-based Unmanned Aerial Services Incorporated (UAS Inc). Established in 2017, UAS inc is an inspection service provider for indoor industrial confined spaces and underground mine locations. It counts among its clients some of[…]

The 3D mapping and monitoring specialist GeoSLAM has announced a new innovative product to enable mine operators to quickly and easily build high-density 3D volumetric models within minutes. GeoSLAM Volumes is an end to end way to calculate stockpile mass, instantly turning stockpile point cloud data into actionable 3D information for quick decision making. This[…]

Deswik, the leading Australian mining software developer, has launched a new set of tools for geological mapping and sampling. Deswik.Mapping is a Windows tablet application which digitises the traditional, paper-based geological mine mapping process. It enables geologists to photograph the face, create 3D maps and log sample data in situ on a mobile device, while[…]

GroundProbe is celebrating taking out the Technology Transfer Award at the 2019 Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) Innovation Awards in London. The event seeks to acknowledge and celebrate pioneering innovations across the breadth of science, engineering and technology, according to GroundProbe, with the technology transfer award recognising “perception-shifting innovations that demonstrate effective use of existing[…]

Hexagon last week wrapped up its HxGN LIVE Mining Series November 11-14, with more than 150 people attending the four day seminar at the company’s Mining headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. Besides being drawn to thought-leader keynotes and one-on-one sessions with subject matter experts, attendees could also choose from over 30 technical sessions presented by clients[…]

Carlson Software recently released its new Void Scanner+ wireless surveying system for underground surveying, building on the roots of its standard Void Scanner. Engineered to scan in extreme environments, the ruggedised VS+ system is designed to be deployed in potentially hazardous locations – allowing operators to map underground cavities safely. The information collected by the VS+[…]

On the one year anniversary of the launch of the underground drone flight program at Newmont Goldcorp’s Porcupine operations, SafeSight Exploration is celebrating over 100 underground drone flights without incident at the Hoyle Pond mine. Transformation can only be achieved when change is embraced and challenge is met with determination. SafeSight and Newmont Goldcorp have[…]

Micromine 2020 has officially hit the markets today, with its developer saying it will cover everything mine designers need from intuitive charting and 3D visualisations to rapid geological modelling and precision planning. The release builds on MICROMINE’s already popular 3D mine design and planning solution, which is used in over 90 countries. Micromine Technical Product[…]

PYBAR Mining Services says it is applying new technology to several automation projects it is currently working on, including Diversified Minerals’ Dargues underground gold asset and the Heron Resources-owned Woodlawn zinc-copper operation, both of which are in New South Wales, Australia. Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Rouse, says the company’s approach has always been to get[…]