INDUSTRIES Natural Resources, Mining & Exploration

LiDAR and Derived Solutions

Accurate, timely elevation and surface data for mining

Aerometrex aerial LiDAR surveys provide high-density elevation and surface data across large-scale mine sites. LiDAR supports exploration, volumetric calculations, site planning, environmental management, and operational monitoring - with rapid acquisition and time-critical survey capabilities to meet monthly reporting cycles and regulatory requirements, including BARS compliance.

This provides your team with:

• Precise terrain and volumetric data – accurate DTMs, DSMs, contours and point clouds for stockpile measurement, stripping, excavation planning and design.
• Safer operations – minimise ground-based surveying and reduce exposure to hazardous areas.
• Efficient project monitoring – detect change, track mine progression, and assess surface conditions quickly.
• Regulatory compliance and reporting – support environmental monitoring, rehabilitation plans and statutory submissions.
• Rapid, repeatable surveys – enable monthly, quarterly or on-demand captures for time-sensitive reporting.

LiDAR can be combined with aerial imagery for enhanced visualisation and analysis, reducing the need for multiple on-site surveys.

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Aerial Imagery

Current context for monitoring, planning and decision-making

High-resolution aerial imagery complements LiDAR by providing visual context for mine sites, helping teams map pit extents, stockpiles, haul roads, processing areas, and surrounding land use, enabling safe and efficient operational oversight.

MetroMap delivers imagery via APIs, allowing seamless integration with GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS, CAD tools, or web-based MapViewer for in-field access - making it easy for site supervisors, planners, and managers to visualise conditions in real time. Imagery can also be captured regularly to create time series datasets, helping teams detect subtle changes, plan maintenance, or track environmental compliance.

This provides your team with:

• Operational oversight – monitor pit progression, stockpile volumes, and haul routes without relying solely on ground teams.
• Flexible integration – connect imagery directly to existing GIS, ERP or reporting platforms, supporting rapid decision-making.
• Remote access in-field – view high-resolution imagery on tablets or laptops via MapViewer for immediate context during inspections.
• Enhanced planning and reporting – produce visuals for regulatory submissions, management reports, or safety briefings.
• Regular updates for trend analysis – assess seasonal changes, erosion, or vegetation regrowth over time.

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3D Mesh Reality Modelling

Visual clarity for mine planning, collaboration and operational insight

3D mesh models combine imagery and geometry to produce photo-realistic representations of mine sites. These models are highly effective for stakeholder communication, site planning, and remote inspection. They give a tangible, immersive perspective of complex operations, allowing teams to visualise surface and infrastructure features in context.

3D meshes can be particularly useful for:

• Stakeholder engagement and reporting – share immersive visuals with regulators, investors, or community groups.
• Operational planning – simulate haul road layouts, pit expansion, and equipment access routes in a realistic environment.
• Remote site inspections – identify potential hazards, review progress, and verify infrastructure without sending personnel into risky areas.
• Complementing LiDAR – overlay volumetric models and terrain data to enhance analysis for stockpile, pit, or environmental monitoring.
• Environmental and rehabilitation planning – model landscape changes over time, including rehabilitation, vegetation regrowth, and erosion mitigation.

Deliverables can integrate with GIS, CAD, and other operational systems, providing a single source of visual truth for cross-department collaboration and decision-making.

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