Modern Mining December 2017

BULK MATERIALS HANDLING

Maptek provides the tools for stockpile measurement

integrate operational processes, promoting efficient and confident decision making. I-Site technology facilitates efficient mine survey, transparent evaluation of stock- pile inventory for financial reporting and export duty, compliance with regulations and improved planning across an operation. Timely data allows decision makers to settle on targets, create plans and account for fluctua- tions in product. Leading the field with software which pro- vided much-needed powerful, intuitive tools for modelling large volume point cloud survey data, Maptek released its first high-end laser scanners designed for mining survey applica- tions in 2004. In 2017 Maptek unveiled a new line of purpose-built mining laser scanners, the I-Site R3 series. The R3 series scanners help mine sites better manage reconciliation than any other survey methods. Compared to the previous I-Site 8800 series, the latest I-Site laser scan- ners are 30 % smaller and 25 % lighter, with 2,5 times faster data acquisition, and offer 25 % improvement in range capability. A new high- dynamic-range panoramic camera produces high resolution digital images for detailed

Bulk stockpiles enable grade maximisation by blending and provide a buffer for mining companies against market and supply fluctuations. Demand forecasting is a compelling driver for identifying the best way to increase efficiency without decreasing value. This naturally means operations have to balance the volume of stocks against the cost of managing them.

O ne of the most common challeng- es sites encounter is accurate stockpile measurement. Stock- pile volumes change frequently as ore is added or reclaimed and variances in calculations are common. Maptek I-Site solutions provide reli- able and repeatable stockpile measurement, reducing the time for survey and enhancing safety as there is no need to physically access the stockpile. Critically, I-Site laser scan- ning technology delivers – says Maptek – an incomparable level of surface detail. Efficient processing with I-Site Studio software pro- duces final volumes with a rapid turn-round. Timely sharing of accurate results helps to

Maptek I-Site solutions pro- vide reliable and repeatable stockpile measurement, reducing the time for survey and enhancing safety as there is no need to physically access the stockpile.

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