A spotlight on slope monitoringInnovations in data collection and analysis are giving operators a clearer picture of slope stability in open-pit mines

Innovations in data collection and analysis are giving operators a clearer picture of slope stability in open-pit mines

By Catherine Hercus

December 28, 2023

GroundProbe’s Precision Atmospherics is an atmospheric correction algorithm for slope stability radar. Courtesy of GroundProbe

Slope failures are a perennial mining problem. When operating in an open-pit mine environment, the monitoring of the site for slope or rock movements is vital to ensure the safety of employees and equipment, as well as operational efficiency.

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