Mine Vision Systems leverages Ouster lidar for real-time, accurate gold mining solution

The Challenge: Low Accuracy and High Costs in Gold Extraction

The gold mining industry spends significant time exploring and researching ore bodies. However, historical methods presented critical operational flaws:

• Loss of Value: Miscalculating placement by a mere one to two feet meant potentially losing half of the accessible gold in the vein.

• Inefficient Processes: The existing methods for exploration were typically slow, paper-based, or reliant on very basic 3D mapping, making the difficult underground environment even more expensive and tedious to work in.

• Harsh Environment Requirement: Any technological solution had to be rugged enough to survive the extreme shock, dirt, and dampness of underground tunnels while still providing real-time, actionable data.

Results: Driving Seven-Figure Impact

The Face Capture system has delivered substantial economic and operational improvements to Mine Vision’s customers globally. MVS's solution allows miners to be up to at least 50% more accurate in their mining placement, which directly translates to maximizing the gold ounces extracted from the deposit. This precision has led to significant returns on investment, with customers seeing a seven-figure impact in the first 12 months of the system's use, thereby helping to extend mine life and ensure future economic viability. By combining a purpose-built application (MVS Face Capture) with a rugged, high-performance lidar sensor, the partnership is successfully transforming mining into a data-driven industry that is faster, safer, and more reliable.