SLAM tech slashes convergence risks at depth: Rosebery mine uses LiDAR to cut rehab costs, boost safety and transform support decisions

Michael Burns, superintendent geotechnical engineer at MMG Rosebery, explains how SLAM-based LiDAR scanning is enabling proactive convergence management across multiple levels at depth. Photo: Jamie Wade.
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Content By Jamie Wade on June 27, 2025
Safety, Occupational Health, Emergency Response, Efficiency, Process Improvement, Equipment Maintenance, Workflow Management, ESG, Sustainable Practices, Long-term Planning, Innovation, Technology Adoption, Process Innovation, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Mines & Projects, Project Overviews, Case Studies
Australia, Tasmania
Lead, Base Metals, Copper, Zinc

A convergence monitoring revolution is underway in Tasmania. At MMG’s Rosebery underground mine, a technology-driven approach...

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