Underground mining monitoring

Underground mining monitoring. The picture shows the drilling and installation of a MEXID miniaturised borehole extensometer.

What is UNDERGROUND minING monitoring?

Underground mining monitoring is crucial for ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mining operations. Specifically, monitoring systems provide critical data on rock stability, stress changes, and environmental conditions. This information is essential for preventing structural failures and optimizing extraction processes. At Sisgeo, we focus on delivering reliable, high-precision instrumentation for both underground mining and cavern mine monitoring projects.

The Importance of Underground Mining Monitoring

Mining operations often involve complex geotechnical and environmental challenges. Therefore, effective monitoring is indispensable for addressing these issues. It helps to:

  • Detect ground movements and deformation in a timely manner.
  • Manage stress distribution, thereby avoiding collapses or hazardous conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with stringent safety regulations and standards.

Moreover, by integrating Sisgeo’s advanced monitoring solutions, mining professionals can access nearly real-time data on key parameters such as displacement and pressure. As a result, this enables prompt decision-making and proactive risk mitigation.

Cavern Mine Monitoring Solutions

Cavern mine monitoring, in particular, requires specialized tools due to the unique geometry and stress conditions of large underground spaces. To meet these needs, Sisgeo provides a range of tailored instruments, including:

  • Extensometers for tracking ground deformation.
  • Inclinometers to measure lateral movements.
  • DEX-S extenso-inclinometers, which uniquely combine in-place inclinometers and extensometers.
  • Piezometers for monitoring groundwater pressures.

Importantly, our solutions are designed to perform reliably in harsh environments, ensuring durability and accuracy even in the most challenging conditions.

Why Sisgeo?

With decades of expertise in geotechnical monitoring, Sisgeo offers cutting-edge systems specifically tailored to underground mining and cavern mine monitoring requirements.

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