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About Us GroundProbe provides high value information to enable global customers to better manage risk. We do this by providing slope stability information that makes mining safer and more profitable. We also provide geophysical information that reduces engineering uncertainties and saves costs in mining and infrastructure projects. Slope Stability Monitoring Information provided by our systems and services in slope stability monitoring have enabled mine sites worldwide to operate steeper and deeper pits with increased mine life. This information has also been critical to many mining operations with actively moving slopes. Our Slope Stability Radar (SSR™) systems have successfully monitored over 500 slope failures, enabling the safe evacuation of people and equipment. With over 150 deployments in 19 countries, our SSR has been adopted globally as best practice for active slope monitoring. We have world-class standards in reliability and our understanding of slope stability is unrivalled. We have produced over 3.2 million hours of slope monitoring data. Using this vast experience, our geotechnical engineers are uniquely positioned to provide immediate results to mines through our Geotechnical Mine Services. Our recent addition to slope monitoring is the Work Area Monitor (WAM™). WAM uses radar and visual cues to directly alert mine crews of rock wall movement. WAM is a highly mobile system that is quick to setup and easy to use by mine production to protect their work area. Sub-Surface Geophysics Our turn-key geophysical solutions reduce risk during tendering and project delivery, optimise engineering designs and assist in finding and defining resources. Our highly-valued geophysics information improves productivity and savings from reduced drilling costs, optimised investigations and reduced project timeframes. Customer Support With offices in Africa, Australia, North America, South America, China and operations expanding into Asia and Europe, our highly qualified people provide comprehensive services and dedicated support in all regions. We have a global user community comprising the world's largest mining companies. By accessing our products, services and conferences, users join this global network of professionals and benefit from sharing best-practice experiences. History GroundProbe Pty Ltd was incorporated in 2001 as a spin-off from The University of Queensland. The original R&D projects and associated technical teams were funded by a variety of loans and grants including strong support from the mining industry, the Australian Commonwealth Government, the Queensland State Government, and local companies. In 2003, GroundProbe commenced commercial operations. Timeline 2003 Moved from the University of Queensland to offices in Milton, Brisbane. First long-term lease contracts for SSR in Western Australia. First SSR exported to South Africa. Received the Queensland Engineering Excellence Award (Small Business Category). Initial number of employees = 4 2004 Office established in Johannesburg, South Africa. Moved headquarters to new offices and production facility in South Brisbane. Received Premier of Queensland’s Smart State Award (Rising Star Category). Number of employees = 40 2005 Commenced geophysics work in mining. Strategic Alliance Agreements signed with Anglo American and Phelps Dodge. FCC equipment approval received for SSR in the US. Global launch of the SSR-X™ First exports to Chile and Botswana. Office established in Tucson, USA. Headquarters expanded with second building in South Brisbane. Received the Telstra Small Business Award and Australian and Queensland. Export Awards (Emerging Exporter). Number of employees = 60 2006 Office established in Santiago, Chile. First exports to Namibia and Tanzania. Received the BHP Billiton’s Mining Technology & Services Award, the Australia Latin America Award for Innovative Emerging Exporter category, and Entrepreneur of the Year Awards - Lyle Bruce and David Noon. Number of employees = 87 2007 First exports to Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Norway, Papua New Guinea and Peru. Received Innovation Heroes Awards - David Noon and Lyle Bruce. Number of employees = 106 2008 Acquired Geoforce in Perth, enabling GroundProbe to expand business in geophysics and establish an office in Perth. First export to India. Received ATSE Clunies Ross Awards – David Noon, and highly commended in “Most Outstanding Contrbution to Mining” in Australia Mining Prospect Awards – David Noon. Number of employees = 106 2009 Global launch of T-Series™ (new SSR Platform). Global launch of GeoSeer™. First export to China through channel partner (CCRI). Finalist in Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards for Large Services. Number of employees = 155 2010 New Global Agreement signed with Freeport McMoRan. Strategic Alliance Agreement extended with Anglo American. First exports to Brazil and Argentina. SSR achieves 2 million hours of monitoring. Channel partner (Sujyoti) appointed in India. Global launch of WAM™ |
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