South African mining technology platform Dwyka Mining Services will help Canadian mining firm Trevali roll out the smart mobile scanning unit Hovermap in its mines. That move aims to improve the localization, visualization, and mapping of mining assets and related infrastructure using detection scanners and lightwave telemetry, which will help reduce costs and improve the quality of Trevali’s services.   

“Traditionally, [Trevali’s] scanning methodologies were quite time-consuming, and coming into the Trevali operating team was quite a shift to what was done in the past,” comments Jamie van Schoor, Dwycka’s MD.  

Hovermap is essential for Trevali’s project to realize the digital twins of its mining asset and infrastructures since it helps scan and compile 3D models. For some time now, the Canadian firm has been modernizing its mines in Africa. For instance, in Namibia, it uses the Slim Gyro system to inspect drill holes at the Rosh Pinah mine. According to Gerhard Louw, Chief Surveyor of Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation, Slim Gyro significantly improved production strategies and results.  

In the same vein, with Hovermap, Trevali wants to apply a standardized method and collect important data-driven information. As it explains, by automating physical processes, digitizing assets, and improving mining processes it ultimately intends to consolidate its status as one of the renowned mining firms. 

Adoni Conrad Quenum