Mining Industry Convention and Expo Goes Virtual

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has hosted an annual, in-person convention focused on current affairs, legislation and new mining... continue reading

Some Findings on Surface Mining And Environmental Sustainability

Climate change is a “hot topic” in the 21st century … literally. Rising temperatures and sea levels, melting ice caps, and the loss of species are things many of us... continue reading

How Digital Innovation in Mining is Changing the Face of the Industry

As a species, we have been mining the earth for tens of thousands of years. Techniques have come a long way since the Romans first began digging for tin using iron... continue reading

How Surveying Is No Longer The Highwall Mining Data Bottleneck

Capturing good, accurate data for highwall mining analysis has been a persistent challenge facing the mining industry, and we think it’s one worth improving. A... continue reading

3 Types of Highwall Mining Technology Making the Industry Safer

Mining is as much about gathering information as it is gathering metals and minerals. Similarly, as heavy equipment and extraction techniques have evolved over the... continue reading

The Evolution of Data Capture and Analysis for Highwall Mining

Highwall mine analysis has come a long way, but progress didn’t happen overnight. For decades, accurately assessing slope stability and other highwall characteristics... continue reading

Expanding Digital Transformation is Top of Mind for Miners in 2021

Happy New Year! As we continue to work with our customers and learn more about their needs in the new year, one theme has come through loud and clear. The number one... continue reading

Skycatch Enhances Capabilities with Autodesk BIM 360 Integration

New Skycatch integrations with Autodesk BIM 360 simplifies the way construction companies upload, organize, store and review their captured and processed Skycatch... continue reading

Learn How Teck Resources Scans Highwalls with Drones

Highwall scanning and 3D mapping is an essential process in open pit mining operations. It allows geologists and geotechnical engineers to identify rock types,... continue reading

Automated Capture: One Reason Skycatch Provides Best Quality 3D Models of Highwalls

Traditionally, open pit highwalls have been expensive, time-consuming, and dangerous to scan. However, despite the financial costs, burdens of time, and risk of... continue reading

Drone Photogrammetry vs. Lidar –Which is Most Suitable for Your Mine?

Experts Discuss Tailings and Innovative Monitoring Technologies

How is High Precision 3D Data Improving Mining Workflows?