Collapses in underground mines can be disruptive, destructive and at worst, fatal. They can cease production or close down an underground mine altogether. Among inherently high-risk underground mining operations, the greatest risk of all is a structural collapse which endangers human lives. With the assistance of GroundProbe’s industry-leading underground convergence monitoring solutions, operational decisions can be made to minimise the potential impact of underground geotechnical hazards.
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GML (Convergence Monitoring)
The GML - together with its Convergence Monitoring Module - is GroundProbe’s industry-disrupting underground monitoring solution. Capable of detecting rock and ground support movement with submillimetre accuracy, the GML offers a range of unprecedented features and benefits for underground monitoring.
LEIA MAISUnderground Monitoring Solutions for Mine Site Safety
Effective underground mining equipment and monitoring solutions can assist sites in accurately measuring rock and ground movements to detect potential convergence. This allows underground mine operators and geotechnical engineers to use live data for effective decision-making and ensure the safety of employees and mining equipment.
The Importance of Underground Monitoring
In underground mining environments, where visibility is limited and geotechnical conditions can change rapidly; maintaining continuous and precise monitoring isn’t just a precaution, it’s a necessity. In the interest of personnel and equipment safety, underground monitoring helps to maintain site safety, minimise operational risk and enhance overall productivity.
At GroundProbe, we understand that underground mining environments are high-risk, with confined spaces and complex geological structures. That’s why our purpose-built underground monitoring solutions, including the GML convergence monitor, delivers sub-millimetre accuracy in detecting rock wall movements to provide real-time data and insights for informed and safety-first decisions.
Underground Radar Monitor for Mine Site Risk Management
As experts in geotechnical monitoring and analysis, GroundProbe has been designing cutting-edge monitoring solutions since 1993. This experience has cultivated our industry-leading, predictive, geotechnical monitoring solution, designed for underground mine environments. The Geotech Monitoring LiDAR (GML) is an advanced underground monitor that leverages our innovative technology to detect the slightest rock and ground movements with sub-millimetre precision. Whether your site needs continuous or periodic monitoring, your team can rely on precise and real-time data to mitigate potential risks within your underground mining environment.
Safeguard Your Underground Mining Site with GroundProbe
Ready to safeguard your next underground mining project? GroundProbe’s reliable and precise underground monitoring equipment delivers the peace of mind that every underground mining site needs. With sub-millimetre accuracy and instant alerts, teams can enjoy accurate and real-time alarms to safeguard the entire operation from personnel safety to optimising equipment efficiencies. To learn more about GroundProbe’s underground mining products or how to create the best custom underground mine monitoring solution for your site, make an enquiry or contact us today
Underground Monitoring FAQs
What is underground monitoring?
Underground monitoring refers to the process of continuously observing and assessing ground conditions within underground mining environments. Using specialised technologies such as geotechnical sensors, laser-based systems, and radar solutions, underground monitoring helps to detect rock movement, deformation, and structural instability in real time.
At GroundProbe, we offer purpose-built underground monitoring solutions (like the GML convergence monitor) delivering sub-millimetre accuracy in measuring deformation. These systems provide early warning alerts, allowing teams to respond proactively to geotechnical risks and ensure the safety of underground personnel and infrastructure.
What is the most common underground mining accident?
The most common accidents in underground mining sites are derived from rockfalls and ground collapses. These incidents are often the direct result of unstable geological formations, seismic activity, or inadequate support systems. The implications of these incidents pose a serious threat to mine worker safety as well as overall equipment protection, and production deadlines.
That’s why GroundProbe has developed our advanced GML underground monitoring solution. By detecting subtle ground movement or stress changes early, these innovative tools can help prevent accidents, safeguard operations, and support compliance with safety regulations.
How do you monitor underground mining sites?
In order to remain compliant and safeguard your underground mining sites, there are several types of monitoring solutions that can provide real-time insights and alert on-site personnel of any dangerous or alarming ground movements. Laser-based deformation monitoring tools, like the GML convergence monitor, scan and detect rock wall movements with sub-millimetre accuracy. Paired with visualisation platforms like the MonitorIQ systems, personnel are able to see a clear and actionable overview of the underground site health to act accordingly. For more information on how to best monitor your underground mining site, contact GroundProbe today.