Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, home to one of South Africa’s largest chromium reserves, faced substantial challenges in acquiring accurate and timely spatial data. Traditional methods relied heavily on manual data collection, which was labor-intensive, slow, and often lacked the resolution needed
Barrick Lumwana’s adoption of Skycatch technology demonstrates a compelling shift in highwall mapping: from expensive, labor-intensive, and dangerous methods to efficient, safe, and highly accurate drone-based workflows. Their case proves drones aren’t just a futuristic idea—they’re now a critical tool for optimizing geotechnical monitoring and decision-making in mining.
A tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faced challenges
in mapping underground stopes. The survey team relied on a CMS
(Cavity Monitoring System) mounted on a trolley. While functional, this
setup produced point cloud data with significant noise and “shadowing,”
which limited their ability to generate accurate reports. This inaccuracy
hindered both operational decision-making and long-term mine planning
In forensic and accident reconstruction, accurate documentation of a crime or accident scene is critical. Traditional methods rely heavily on manual measurements, photographs, and eyewitness reports, which can be time-consuming, prone to human error, and sometimes unsafe in active road environments. Emerging drone technology, combined with photogrammetry, offers new opportunities for rapid, accurate, and detailed 3D scene documentation.
Botash faced challenges with the accuracy and reliability of measuring salt volumes transported by trucks. Traditional mass-based measurement methods were affected by environment factors such as humidity and heat, causing fluctuations in weight readings. The client needed a contactless, real-time, and accurate system to measure truckload volumes under demanding site conditions.
To assess and rectify deviations between planned and actual blast ring drillhole orientations by integrating high-precision down-hole survey technology.
Botash faced challenges with the accuracy and reliability of measuring salt volumes transported by trucks. Traditional mass-based measurement methods were affected by environment factors such as humidity and heat, causing fluctuations in weight readings. The client needed a contactless, real-time, and accurate system to measure truckload volumes under demanding site conditions.
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, one of Tanzania’s premier gold mining operations, faced challenges with its wireless connectivity infrastructure. Given the increasing reliance on digital systems and the rising demand for connectivity in both operational and accommodation areas, Barrick AME sought a robust solution to upgrade their network performance.
Improve monitoring of the tailings storage facility (TSF) to comply with international safety standards, reduce manual inspection risks, and enhance early detection of potential structural issues below water surfaces.
Valterra Platinum’s Mogalakwena Sandsloot Exploration Decline operations faced significant ventilation constraints. The amount of primary airflow that could be drawn from the two declines was limited in the absence of the first ventilation raisebore being holed.
