Archives: Mine surveying

IDS GeoRadar, part of Hexagon, has announced a new software update for RockSpot, its innovative radar system able to locate, track and notify on rockfalls. RockSpot’s latest software release expands the data analysis performance with new tools supporting an efficient rockfall risk zonation, TARP fine tuning and back analysis to reduce operational and geotechnical risks,[…]

Pittsburgh-based Mine Vision Systems (MVS) has announced the release of its FaceCapture™ mapping system to optimise decision predictability at the mine face. It has also signed a contract with silver mining major Hecla Mining Co for the use of FaceCapture at its mining operations, including at its flagship Lucky Friday silver-lead-zinc mine in Idaho. Hecla has[…]

Saudi Arabia is using its investment power to create a more diverse and sustainable economy through its Vision 2030 initiative. This includes transforming Saudi Arabia into a leading industrial powerhouse and a global logistics hub, by maximising the value of its mining and energy sectors while unlocking the full potential of local content and the[…]

IDS GeoRadar, part of Hexagon, has launched the new Hi-Sense algorithm for Guardian, IDS GeoRadar’s software for slope monitoring. Hi-Sense is the new state-of-the-art algorithm, embedded in Guardian software, aimed at improving productivity in radar slope monitoring. The company explained: “Fast-changing atmospheric conditions are the greatest challenge in slope monitoring and IDS GeoRadar was the[…]

Exyn Technologies has announced it will be partnering with Easy Aerial to launch its new flagship airframe, the ExynAero™ EA6, integrated with ExynAI™ and optimised for Exyn’s diverse use cases. Exyn has been using the DJI M210 as its main airframe for mining and commercial customers. However, with the M210 product transitioning to end of[…]

Strata Worldwide is celebrating 30 years in business. Founded in 1992, the company says it has spent decades “developing and supplying products and technologies that are designed and built for the rugged, highly mobile working environments found in mining, tunnelling, and maritime ports.” From the global headquarters in Georgia, USA, to offices and manufacturing facilities[…]

Steering digital transformation with technological intervention in mining operation, India’s Tata Steel Mining Ltd (TSML) has launched its ‘e-Log’ app – which it describes as a complete solution to all kinds of logistical needs in mining operations. The single integrated logistics platform will digitise processes and give real time data with actionable insights plus capture[…]

Tailings management and the safe construction and operation of tailings dams are challenges that require qualified Engineers of Record (EORs). Identifying, developing, and maintaining qualified EORs requires commitment, innovation, and solutions from the entire mining industry. The EOR is at the forefront of successful tailing management. This critical role is now expected as part of[…]

RPMGlobal’s software & technology solutions span the whole mining industry from exploration to closure. But two areas – ESG and zero emissions mining fleets – are very topical at the moment and very much in its wheelhouse. IM Editorial Director, Paul Moore, had the chance to talk in-depth with the company at IMARC 2022. Starting[…]

Synspective, a Tokyo-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data and solutions provider, and Insight Terra, a London-based start-up providing a cloud based environmental and infrastructure risk management platform and solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver a new space-enabled data and monitoring solution for the mining industry. The solution uses satellites and earth[…]