The ability to monitor large areas for slope stability and deformation is key for risk mitigation, especially in mining projects where safety is critical. A number of solutions for monitoring at different scales have emerged; how do stakeholders evaluate and combine these technologies for effective risk-mitigation actions? Join 3vGeomatics‘ Jon Leighton and GroundProbe‘s Antonio Rocha […]
READ MOREGeotechnical Support Services
To ensure our technologies are always operating at their maximum potential and our customers are getting the most out of their assets, GroundProbe has a team of highly experienced Geotechnical Engineers, Geotechnical Support Services (GSS). GSS is a world-class global support network that assists our customers with effective slope stability and underground risk management through […]
READ MOREConsiderations for Tailings Dam Monitoring
Reducing the impact and risks of tailings dam failures is a concern for both mining companies and communities around the world. Significant tragedies in recent years have increased the priority and urgency to comprehensively manage these challenges. The monitoring aspect of tailings dams is an important component of a complete solution for each tailings dam. […]
READ MOREState of the Art Monitoring Techniques for Samarco Tailings Dams
GroundProbe’s Chief Operating Officer, David Noon As the complexity of mining projects increase, good tailings dam management becomes critical, along with an increasing global focus on safe and sustainable development. Geotechnical stability is a key consideration in many tailings dam failures. By monitoring and instrumentising tailings dams we can develop a better understanding of what […]
READ MOREGround-Breaking News – Growth Across Markets and Geographies
As leaders in real-time, geotechnical monitoring of slopes and walls in both open-cut and underground mines, we at GroundProbe have been working in the global mining industry for over 17 years. Over time, we have developed an expert understanding of these environments and their infrastructure – like tailings dams – and the unique challenges they […]
READ MOREBrazilian Mine Demonstrates the Importance of Radar to Guarantee Safety
RAPID RESPONSE TIME OVERVIEW On 10 September 2014, the Retiro do Sapecado tailings dam, owned by Herculano Mineração (Herculano Mining), failed, resulting in three fatalities and damage to three mine trucks and two excavators. Preliminary investigations indicated the accident was caused by a geological phenomenon (inversion of relief) caused by underground channels. CHALLENGE Following the […]
READ MORERisk Reduction Strategy Incorporates Tailings Dam Monitoring at Samarco Mine
RISK REDUCTION OVERVIEW The collapse of the Fundão tailings dam in Mariana, Brazil in November 2015 resulted in the catastrophic loss of life and caused severe environmental, social and economic impacts. Taking immediate action to ensure ongoing safety, stability and ultimately avoid the possibility of a future failure, mine owners Samarco Mineração S.A. commissioned an […]
READ MOREManaging a 70,000 Tonne Failure without Injuries or Damages at Thompson Creek Mine
MANAGING A 70,000 TONNE FAILURE WITHOUT INJURIES OR DAMAGES In order to better understand and monitor a wedge failure in their open-pit molybdenum mine, Thompson Creek Mining Company leased GroundProbe’s Slope Stability Radar (SSR) in July 2008. Thompson Creek Mine (located in central Idaho) is owned by the Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., which 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 MOREHow a Safety Conscious Mine Salvaged $67M (Smoky Canyon Mine)
HOW A SAFETY CONSCIOUS MINE SALVAGED $67M “We’re proud of what we do here, and how we do it. Our standard is simple – do it right.” – Dennis Facer, General Manager, Smoky Canyon Mine DANGEROUS DOLLARS Smoky Canyon Mine, owned by J.R. Simplot, produces annually over 2 million tonnes of phosphate ore for use […]
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