For over 21 years, we have been creating state-of-the-art technologies and software that deliver precise and reliable information to our customers, helping them better manage risk, maintain operations and production, and keep people and communities safe worldwide. Our radars are now located in every corner of the globe. GroundProbe’s customers are spread across over 35+ […]
READ MORECelebrating some of our recent global deployments
For over 21 years, we have been creating state-of-the-art technologies and software that deliver precise and reliable information to our customers, helping them better manage risk, maintain operations and production, and keep people and communities safe worldwide. Our radars are now located in every corner of the globe. GroundProbe’s customers are spread across over […]
READ MOREMeet Our People: Peter Saunders, Head of Geotechnical
What is your name? My name is Peter Saunders. Can you tell us about yourself? I have over 20 years of experience as a Rock Mechanics Engineer in various senior operational mining and corporate level Geotechnical roles. I lead our global team of 130+ qualified Rock Mechanics Engineers and Radar Operators who provide our remote […]
READ MOREOptimising Coal Recovery in a Time of Declining Coal Prices at PT Bayan Resources Tbk
OPTIMISING COAL RECOVERY IN A TIME OF DECLINING COAL PRICES “The deployment of the slope stability systems at our key mine sites has empowered our geotechnical staff to be proactive in the communication of timely, accurate and reliable slide movement information to our mine safety, operations and production teams.” – Warren Tamblyn, Manager Mine Geotechnical […]
READ MOREData Management in Rapidly Changing Atmospheric Conditions at Huckleberry Mine
DATA MANAGEMENT IN RAPIDLY CHANGING ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS “The SSR has proven to consistently offer the information we require in all weather conditions, where other means of data collection are affected.” – Kent T. Christensen, P.Eng., Manager of Mine Engineering and New Projects, Huckleberry Mine Huckleberry Mine is an open-pit copper/molybdenum mine located in central British […]
READ MOREHighest Safety Standards for Mining in India at Rampura Agucha Mine
HOW HINDUSTAN ZINC LTD IS LEADING THE WAY WITH THE HIGHEST SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MINING IN INDIA GroundProbe’s Slope Stability Radar goes hand-in-hand with Rampura Agucha’s policy of minimisation of slope hazards. This also supports the company’s high profitability by allowing better recovery, decreasing the cost of production and closely managing risk. Rampura Agucha is […]
READ MORESafe Production through Risk Management at Kemess Mine
SAFE PRODUCTION THROUGH RISK MANAGEMENT “The Slope Stability Radar provided early warning of at least two impending failures. These early warnings enabled us to ensure personnel and equipment were not in the areas of concern at failure time.” – Craig Tomlinson, Mine Superintendent, Kemess Mine Northgate Minerals Corporation’s Kemess South mine is located in northcentral […]
READ MORESlope Stability Radar (SSR) at Leinster Nickel Operations
BHP Billiton’s Leinster Nickel Operation (LNO) is located 600km northeast of Perth in the Eastern Goldfields Region of Western Australia. The mine is set in adverse conditions that required the implementation of a comprehensive Ground Control Management Plan in order to ensure high levels of safety and productivity were met. In particular, the narrow nature […]
READ MORESafety Monitoring of Rock Slide at Yosemite National Park
SAFETY MONITORING OF ROCK SLIDE In late April 2006, a major rock slide occurred burying the main highway access into California’s world-famous Yosemite National Park. The slide blocked California’s State Highway 140 which is the main all year-round route to the Park, creating a number of major concerns for visitors and neighbouring communities. What initially […]
READ MORESlope Stability Radar and the Coal Mining Industry
SLOPE STABILITY RADAR AND THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY MT OWEN MINE Mt Owen is located in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, 20km north of the township of Singleton. Comprising one of the deepest coal open pits in Australia, the mine is wholly owned by the Swiss based minerals producer and commodity trader, […]
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