GroundProbe

GroundProbe

WAM™

The open cut mining industry is quite literally huge. Safety is a critical aspect of this kind of mining and the biggest issue is slope stability.

It presents a very real and present danger to workers and machinery.

Should a rock fall or slide happen, there can be an evacuation and shutdown of the mine for long periods of time. Shutdown costs spiral very quickly.

Historically, surveyors are brought in to establish if the area is stable. The process is time consuming and costly. Often the outcomes of the surveys are not conclusive, leading to high risks for workers and further delays in operation.

Enter GroundProbe and the WAM™ (Work Area Monitor). The WAM™ uses a proprietary radar technology to monitor slope stability in real-time. In layman’s terms the radar scans the slope of a mine looking for wall movements that foretell an imminent slope collapse event.