Mining Technology for Underground Surveying

Explore FARO's advanced mining technology for underground surveying and mapping.

Evolve Underground Survey Operations with Advanced Mining Technology

FARO’s mining technology improves productivity and safety in underground surveying operations. Navigate complex environments and ensure enhanced compliance with safety standards by capturing accurate 3D maps with advanced laser scanning technology. Discover how FARO technology boosts productivity, improves safety, and delivers high investment returns through smoother mining operations.

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Underground Surveying Solution Workflows

FARO's advanced 3D technologies transform mine surveying operations, increasing productivity and improving safety across various workflows.

Whole Mine Plan

A comprehensive mine plan integrates all aspects of mining, from exploration to safety and environmental impact. 3D laser scanning provides detailed geological data for efficient resource extraction and better decision-making.

Production Progress Mapping

Production progress continuously monitors excavation and extraction activities, providing clear visibility into the mines progress. 3D laser scanning technology offers accurate and repeatable data capture for data-driven adjustments to improve efficiency.

Rock Bolt Surveys

Rock bolt surveys are essential for ensuring the stability and safety of underground mining operations. Regular 3D maps help to identify precise measurements of bolt spacing and stress levels, aiding in locating areas that require reinforcement.

Convergence Analysis

Convergence analysis is crucial for monitoring movement in the rock face and assessing the stability of tunnels over time. Laser scanners offer detailed 3D data of the mined tunnels, highlighting early signs of ground instability.

Stockpile Surveys

Regular stockpile surveys improve mine operations by accurately measuring and managing material inventories. 3D laser scanning technology provides precise and repeatable data acquisition for volumetric calculations.
The implementation of mobile LiDAR technology has significantly enhanced the productivity of our surveying. It has reduced acquisition and exposure times compared to other technologies, and qualitatively, the survey scope has increased by 300% compared with previous equipment. The improvement is so substantial, making comparisons with older technology is irrelevant.
Diego Alejandro Mella
Planning Engineer at AngloGold Ashanti Mine

Explore FARO’s Mine Surveying Resources

Explore our collection of resources on mine surveying, designed to provide valuable insights into our technology and real-world applications.
ARTICLE

The Relationship between LiDAR, SLAM and Mining

Emerging and rapidly improving mobile LiDAR technologies are helping to achieve smoother workflows in daily mining productions.
VIDEO

Revolutionize Your Scanning Experience with the FARO® Orbis Mobile Scanner

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) at its best. Orbis is a handheld mobile scanner that lets you take fast mobile scans and highly accurate Flash Technology scans — all with one device.
ARTICLE

The role LiDAR plays in convergence analysis

Convergence analysis is the process of repeatedly inspecting areas of an underground mine to track changes in the rock.
CASE STUDY

Improving mine efficiency and safety with mobile LiDAR

Barberton Mines in South Africa are implementing cost effective new technologies like mobile LiDAR to enhance processes and mitigate safety concerns.

Discover the Benefits of FARO Solutions

Accuracy, repeatability, and ease of use are important factors in underground mine surveying. FARO solutions are designed to address these challenges by offering reliable data to enhance mine surveying productivity and promote safety.

FARO Focus Laser Scanners

The FARO Focus series offers accurate 3D scanning for surveying and infrastructure planning workflows.

FARO Orbis Premium

The FARO Orbis Premium SLAM scanner is fast, accurate, and versatile—ideal for large or complex spaces.

FARO Connect

FARO Connect is a powerful desktop solution for managing 3D point cloud and image data. It simplifies the local processing of FARO Orbis data and offers easy upload options to the FARO Sphere® XG cloud for viewing, sharing, and collaboration.

FARO Sphere XG

FARO Sphere XG is a central hub for analyzing 3D data captured with FARO geospatial solutions.
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