LiDAR for Mining

From Drone Surveys to Stockpile Volumes and Terrain Analysis

Mining operations demand precise terrain data for stockpile inventory, pit design, and slope stability. Drone LiDAR surveys deliver in hours what traditional methods took weeks to complete.

Process Mining LiDAR

Why Mining Needs LiDAR

Mining operations generate constantly changing terrain. Pits expand, stockpiles grow and shrink, haul roads shift. Accurate, up-to-date terrain data is essential.

Inventory

Accurate stockpile volumes

Pit Design

Current terrain models

Safety

Slope stability monitoring

Earthworks

Cut/fill tracking

Compliance

Environmental reporting

LiDAR Advantages for Mining

Speed

Survey an entire open-pit mine in a single day. Traditional ground surveys take two weeks.

Safety

No personnel on unstable slopes, near blasting zones, or in active pit areas. Drones capture data safely.

Accuracy

Centimeter-level accuracy critical for volume calculations. 5cm error over 100,000m³ = thousands of m³ discrepancy.

Dense Data

Millions of points per survey. Works reliably on uniform surfaces where photogrammetry struggles.

Key Mining Applications

Stockpile Volume Measurement

Essential for inventory management and financial reporting. LiDAR captures complete surface for accurate volume calculations.

Pit Slope Monitoring

Maintain pit wall angles within geotechnical limits. Detect movement and instability before failures occur.

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