When it comes to ensuring ongoing safety performance of mining and civil operations, understanding the difference between predictive and reactive monitoring, as part of a risk management plan, is key. What is Predictive Monitoring? Predictive monitoring anticipates future exposure based on past performance data. The predictive technologies and software solutions currently used within the industry […]
READ MOREThe Risks, the Consequences, and the Solutions to Preventing Tailings Dam Failures
The global mining industry produces billions of tonnes of tailings each year. This waste material is contained in tailings dams and storage facilities, which are among some of the world’s largest engineering structures. These large structures are at constant risk of failure due to the physical pressure applied by liquid and solid products, posing a […]
READ MORESSR-FX now with Longer Range and Greater Scan Angle
GroundProbe’s SSR-FX range and scan area have both been extended to new, greater limits. The range, previously 2.8km, has been extended to 3.5km, while the scan azimuth angle, previously 180°, has been extended to 210°. The longer range and greater scan area ensure the SSR-FX can now see more of the pit, can be deployed […]
READ MORENew Atmospheric Correction for Slope Stability Radar
GroundProbe’s Head of Research & Development, Pat Bellett GroundProbe’s Co-Founder, Dr Glen Stickley Precision Atmospherics® sees a significant advancement in controlling atmospheric clutter that is typically associated with interferometric slope monitoring radar. Atmospherics can make user interpretation and the setting of geotechnical alarms non-intuitive and difficult, especially when trying to avoid unwanted alarms. As the […]
READ MOREGroundProbe Hosts User Group in South Africa
GroundProbe’s South Africa office recently held a User Group for their customers with guest speakers from GroundProbe, Orica, Minova, as well as customer sites presenting across a range of insightful and engaging topics. The event was held from the 19th to 22nd February at Mongena Game Lodge, South Africa, and was well attended with 20 […]
READ MOREDebswana OLDM Diamond Mines Record Deployment
October 2017 saw a record deployment for GroundProbe’s South African Business Unit with six industry-leading, Series-3 Slope Stability Radars (SSR) delivered to Debswana OLDM – Orapa, Damtshaa and Letlhakane Mines – in Botswana. The six Series-3 radars were comprised of: two SSR-XT replacements at Letlhakane DK1 pit, one SSR-FX replacement at Orapa, one new SSR-FX […]
READ MOREBroad-Area Monitoring Across Multiple Large Open-Pit Mines
BROAD-AREA COVERAGE OVERVIEW The Kolomela Mine operated by Anglo American is located 22km from Postmasburg in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The mine produces direct shipping iron ore. Kolomela Mine consists of three open-pits: Leeuwfontein, Kapstevel and Klipbankfontein. Kolomela Mine has undergone multiple ramp-ups and is currently producing in the order of 13 […]
READ MORENew Radar Launches In-Pit Safety to New Heights
Following several years of development and successful testing, GroundProbe has released a game changing broad area slope stability monitoring radar that will considerably enhance mining productivity and safety. GroundProbe CEO John Beevers said the launch of the SSR-FX was another significant milestone for GroundProbe in developing revolutionary technology to assist mining productivity and safety and […]
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