VIRIDIEN
Built on years of hands-on experience in delivering subsurface data transformation projects, the Evergreen Data Solution continuously keeps subsurface data transformed, enriched and reliable across sources, preventing fragmentation as new data arrives. As the solution is fully orchestrated and runs independently, organisations can scale data readiness without adding operational burden. The result is a data foundation that remains consistent, usable and compliant with OSDU standards over time, rather than slipping back into disorder after each transformation effort.
Q. HOW CAN TECHNOLOGY PLAY A PART IN ENHANCING SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY IN MINING?
» Modern mining increasingly depends on technologies that improve situational awareness, reduce exposure to hazards and support clearer decision-making in rapidly changing environments.
Remote sensing plays a significant role here. Satellite-derived information can be used to track ground deformation, monitor slope stability and observe movement across both active and legacy sites without putting personnel in harm’ s way. These same data sources support day-to-day operational needs such as topographic change detection, tailings facility oversight and stockpile volume assessments, reducing the amount of manual surveying required. They also help identify early indications of ground movement and emerging geohazards, allowing operational teams to take action
“ AI helps explorers work through larger regions more systematically, compare more data types and progress toward new critical-mineral opportunities”
Junior Potgieter, Global Strategy Head, Minerals and Mining,
Viridien
before issues escalate. This information is delivered through our SatExplorer platform as an integrated dataset that extends awareness from the mine face to the surrounding region.
At the mine scale, near-surface seismic imaging provides another level of safety and efficiency. Viridien’ s seismic equipment and acquisition optimisation solutions help drive safer and more efficient mining operations. Our S-Scan solution uses advanced two-dimensional and three-dimensional seismic techniques to image the upper 20-100 metres of the subsurface, supporting early detection of cavities, sinkholes, weak zones and other features that may compromise stability. These data also aid the understanding of rock hardness and blastability through
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