Laser Scanners

Geotechnical engineers used I-Site technology to define structural domains for the primary mineralisation of the Esperanza mine in Antofagasta.

A copper mine in Mexico benefits from the combined expertise of specialist consultants for laser scanning and geotechnical analysis.

Maptek I-Site Void software has been used to model 3D point cloud data of a series of caves in Serbia to allow archaeologists to map their discoveries.

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance used a Maptek I-Site laser scanning system to give a more accurate account of coal movement from the pit to the customer.

I-Site laser scanning provided a solution for measuring mud flow movement over time in a physically unstable area of Indonesia.

Randgold Resources uses Maptek I-Site laser scanning technology for monthly reconciliation of underground workings and ore stockpiles at the Loulo mine in Mali.

Maptek helped to collect data and generate a detailed geological model to assist with the design and planning of an underground laboratory in the former Homestake gold mine in South Dakota.

The University of California used the Maptek I-Site laser scanner for its beach erosion study, covering more than 100 scans along 10km of coast.

The Maptek I-Site laser scanner surveyed two sites in the Bay area of California to create detailed digital elevation surface models.

The Maptek I-Site 8800 laser scanner obtains detailed 3D point cloud data from underground drives and stopes, allowing accurate models to be developed.

Stockton Mine used the Maptek I-Site laser scanner to locate historic underground workings, allowing recovery of remaining reserves and improving safety.

Carmen Bajo in Chile uses Maptek I-Site laser scanning technology to survey surface topography, as well as model tunnel data for evaluating new ventures.

Barrick Gold Corporation used the Maptek I-Site laser scanning system to collect accurate survey data and help meet deadlines for the open pit Pueblo Viejo gold project.

Albian Sands trialled Maptek
I-Site laser scanning with great success. Analysis of one scenario yielded a valuable revenue stream that would have been missed.

Saraji Mine uses the I-Site laser scanner to accurately pinpoint the position of the highwall. Less time is spent in the field recording data, and data accuracy is improved.

Peabody Energy uses I-Site laser scanning technology for accurate blast volumes. Cast blast pickups now take 30 minutes of field time, versus
4 hours previously.

Leinster Nickel Operation uses the Maptek I-Site laser scanner for stockpile calculations, modelling pit topography, and monitoring material movement.

Boddington Bauxite Mine uses the Maptek I-Site system with integrated GPS technology to efficiently survey 16 pits over an area of 12 km x 10 km every month.

Andina has implemented I-Site for laser scanning system at the Rio Blanco orebody operation, allowing for more stringent geotechnical controls in achieving proposed mine designs.

Rio Tinto Alcan trialled a new method of overburden removal using the I-Site laser scanner. Surveying the site before and after stripping the overburden improved efficiency and saved 40% in time taken.