SERVICES:
Comprehensive Mine Surveying: Claim Staking, Mapping, Modeling for Lithium & Critical Minerals
Geospatial specialists at Darling Geomatics offer mine surveying services such as claim staking, mapping, modeling, volume calculation, construction verification, and more for lithium and other critical mineral deposits. Mine surveyors play a crucial role in mining, ensuring precise measurement, mapping, and spatial data collection. Surveyors at mine sites are responsible for accurately measuring and documenting the physical characteristics of the site and contributing to environmental and safety compliance. Their work is critical for the successful and sustainable management of mining activities.
Darling Geomatics has decades of experience in surface and underground mining and is trusted by some of the world’s top mining companies. Here are some of the key tasks and responsibilities that we offer:
Claim Staking and Boundary Marking
- Coordinate with customers to perform land status reviews, prepare claim notices and maps, and stake placer, lode or mill claims throughout the western USA. File claim notices with BLM and county, if requested.
- Install survey markers, stakes, and monuments to establish reference points and control points for future surveys.
Site Mapping and Topographic Surveying
- Conduct topographic surveys to create accurate maps of the mine site, including surface features, elevation changes, and natural landmarks.
- Generate contour maps to assist in mine planning and design.
Boundary Surveying
- Define and mark property boundaries to prevent encroachment issues with neighboring landowners.
Construction Layout and Verification Services
- Provide precise location data for the construction of mine infrastructure including roads, buildings, conveyors, and additional aspects of mining and processing facilities.
- Ensure that structures are built in accordance with design plans.
Volume Calculation Services
- Calculate stockpile volumes of materials including ore, waste rock and tailings to monitor inventory and production.
Deformation and Settlement Monitoring
- Monitor ground movement, subsidence, and settlement to ensure the safety of mine operations and nearby infrastructure.
Tunnel and Shaft Surveying
- Survey underground tunnels, shafts, and galleries with conventional land surveying equipment as well as drones and LiDAR to accurately map the subsurface mine workings.
Drill Hole Surveying
- Measure and record the exact coordinates and angles of drill holes for drilling and blasting operations.
GIS Data Management
- Create and maintain a digital database of spatial information, allowing for better data analysis and decision-making.
3D Modeling and Visualization Services
- Generate 3D models of the mine site and its features to aid in mine planning, design, upgrades and communication.
Drone-Based Aerial Surveys
- Capture high-resolution aerial imagery and generate 3D models for accurate mapping and volume calculations.
LiDAR Surveying
- Employ terrestrial and drone-based LiDAR technology for detailed mapping and monitoring of mine sites, including open-pit and underground areas.
Safety and Environmental Compliance Monitoring
- Ensure that mining activities comply with safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Provide data for the development of safety plans and emergency response procedures.
Data Analysis and Survey Reporting
- Process survey data using specialized software to create maps, reports, and data visualizations.
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information to mine management for decision-making.
Engineering-Grade Survey Deliverables
- Work closely with mining engineers and geologists to ensure that survey data supports mine planning and resource estimation.
Legal Survey Documentation
- Prepare legal documents, such as records of survey, mine claim notices, that may be required for regulatory compliance.
Trusted Mine Surveyors Committed to Safety
Our ability to use high tech tools including drones and LiDAR to collect surveying data helps increase safety because we can survey from a distance, eliminating the need to place people and equipment in dangerous situations.
Combining Mining Expertise with Advanced Technology
Our team of professional, registered surveyors has decades of mining experience worldwide and selects the best tools to save you time and money by doing the job right the first time. We offer a one stop, multi-disciplined approach that integrates precision surveying techniques, 3D laser scanning and drone Geographic Information System (GIS) data collection. Our extensive mine surveying experience delivers accurate georeferenced measurements for your projects. Based on your specific needs and requirements, our experts select the best surveying technology for the project ranging from subcentimeter or submillimeter LiDAR, fixed wing and quadcopter UAVs, laser trackers and robotic total stations to conventional subcentimeter GPS survey instruments.
Subcentimeter and Submillimeter Survey Accuracy
Mine surveyors are responsible for delivering accurate measurements. Survey-grade ground control and specialized measurement equipment allow us to deliver sub-centimeter and if necessary, submillimeter accuracy.
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