Trimble and GroundProbe Launch Advanced Monitoring Solutions for Mining Safety

2024-12-17 industry

Denver, Tuesday, 17 December 2024.
Trimble and GroundProbe collaborate to enhance mining safety with comprehensive monitoring solutions, integrating advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency and site analysis.

Strategic Partnership Details

The collaboration, announced on December 16, 2024 [2], marks a significant advancement in mining safety technology. The partnership enables GroundProbe customers to directly access Trimble’s monitoring solutions through existing sales channels [1]. This integration combines Trimble’s 4D Control™ and MonitorIQ® systems with GroundProbe’s specialized sensors and software, creating a seamless data flow for enhanced site condition visualization [1]. GroundProbe, founded in 2001 and now part of Orica Digital Solutions, brings over two decades of expertise in geohazard monitoring [4].

Technical Innovation and Capabilities

The new monitoring portfolio incorporates advanced robotic systems, automatic total stations, and 3D laser scanners [1]. These technologies enable critical monitoring with accurate and timely reporting, featuring multi-zone monitoring capabilities, timelapse insights, and 3D analysis tools [3]. The system is specifically designed to operate in extreme conditions, providing continuous 24/7 monitoring data [3]. This comprehensive approach is particularly valuable for monitoring open pits, underground areas, and tailings dams, where real-time data is crucial for safety operations [3].

Industry Impact and Expert Perspectives

Ben Moke, Chief Operating Officer at GroundProbe, emphasizes that this collaboration expands their global customers’ access to Trimble’s advanced solutions [1]. Riley Smith, Strategic Marketing Director at Trimble, points out that mining operators will benefit from increased reliability and efficiency by eliminating the need to coordinate multiple vendors [1]. This integration is particularly significant given GroundProbe’s extensive global presence, with operations across Australia, Indonesia, China, India, South Africa, the Americas, and Russia [4].

Safety and Risk Management Focus

The combined solution addresses critical safety aspects in mining operations, utilizing advanced monitoring systems to assess slope stability and mine wall integrity [6]. These systems help mining professionals manage risks through precise Factor of Safety calculations and comprehensive environmental impact evaluations [6]. With RST Instruments, a partner in this ecosystem, providing additional geotechnical monitoring capabilities since 1977 [7], the collaboration strengthens the industry’s ability to make data-driven decisions for improved safety and operational efficiency.

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