Mining and Exploration

Geoimage has been a trusted provider of geospatial solutions to the global mining and exploration sector for over 35 years, delivering tailored, cost-effective services for exploration, operations, safety, environment, monitoring, and compliance.

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Tailored geospatial solutions for the Mining & Exploration industry

Geoimage provides precise geospatial solutions for ground clearance, vegetation monitoring, and environmental compliance in mining and exploration projects.

Ground Clearance Monitoring

High-resolution satellite imagery enables the monitoring of ground clearance activities with precision. By applying advanced geospatial analysis, mining teams can track changes over time and compare them with approved plans.

This approach provides a defensible record of site disturbance, supporting compliance and environmental stewardship.

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Accountability for Land Disturbance

Geoimage uses satellite imagery and change detection to give GIS teams a clear picture of where and when ground clearance is occurring across mining operations. Disturbed areas can be mapped accurately and compared with approved mine plans, making it easier to stay on top of compliance requirements.

With high-resolution imagery and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), teams can confidently track land disturbance and produce clear, defensible reports for regulators and stakeholders.

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Tracking and Recording of Ground Clearance

Ground clearance can be monitored over time using high-resolution, regularly updated satellite imagery, allowing changes to be tracked across weeks, months, or years without frequent site visits.

These observations can be integrated into existing GIS systems, helping support compliance reporting, rehabilitation planning, and long-term land management. By maintaining a clear, time-stamped record of site changes, organizations can make informed decisions and effectively manage their operations.

Geoimage’s experience in geospatial monitoring ensures that this data is both accurate and actionable for your site management needs.

Ground Monitoring

Ensuring safety with satellite monitoring

Geoimage ensures tailing dam stability and community safety by offering high-resolution satellite imagery and solutions to track structural changes like subsidence, cracks, and deformations.

Spectral analysis detects shifts in vegetation, water flow, and land use near the dam, unveiling potential hazards like flooding and erosion. The monitoring solution employs change detection algorithms displaying changes over time within your GIS, aiding in the early identification of risks.

Assessing rehabilitation progress with high-resolution satellite imagery

Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts using accurate and detailed information.

Geoimage can provide high-resolution satellite imagery to assess the vegetation cover and ground conditions of rehabilitated areas. This information can be used to determine the success of rehabilitation efforts and identify areas that may require further attention.

Geoimage can perform spectral analysis on satellite imagery to provide information on soil quality, moisture content, and other important factors that influence the success of rehabilitation efforts.

Let Geoimage map the distribution of native and invasive species to ensure you remain compliant with environmental commitments.

Monitor stockpiles regularly and see changes over time

Geoimage offers a powerful and efficient solution for monitoring stockpiles in industries such as mining, construction, and logistics through satellite imagery technology. By capturing high-resolution images from space, satellites enable regular and accurate observation of stockpile size, location, and movement over time.

One of the primary benefits is frequent and remote access to sites, reducing the need for physical inspections in potentially hazardous or hard-to-reach areas. This improves safety and lowers operational costs. Additionally, satellite data supports volume estimation through elevation models and surface analysis, which helps in inventory management and forecasting.

Tracking changes over weeks, months, or years can be valuable for compliance reporting, environmental impact assessments, and detecting unauthorized material removal.

CASE STUDY

Use of AW3D within Mineral Exploration

Geoimage utilised the ALOS World 3D Digital Elevation Model (AW3D) to help First Quantum Minerals overcome obstacles in challenging terrain. This innovative solution improved exploration efficiency, saved time and costs, and highlighted the benefits of remote mining operations.

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We offer a range of solutions

Our team of experts provides professional and independent advice on the acquisition and use of satellite imagery. Let us assist you in achieving your objectives with our tailored services.

InSAR

InSAR is employed for highly accurate measurement of ground displacements on the Earth's surface.

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Spectral analysis

Leverage our suite of spectral analysis tools to make well-informed decisions.

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Digital Elevation Models

Crucial for geospatial analysis, DEMs describe the 3D surface and enable orthorectification of imagery.

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groundWATCH

Our web-based dashboard for secure visualisation on enterprise GIS platforms.

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