Mining companies are confronted by major challenges, such as declining ore grades, volatility in commodity prices, security risks and safety concerns. Cutting-edge solutions are needed for sustainable operational excellence and technological advances and innovations.
DurationMining companies are confronted by major challenges, such as declining ore grades, volatility in commodity prices, security risks and safety concerns. Cutting-edge solutions are needed for sustainable operational excellence and technological advances and innovations.
Securing our future in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through technology; increasing economic pressures in the Southern African mining industry means that mine operators are exploring and using technological advanced means to extract minerals more efficiently, cost effectively and safely meeting shareholder expectations.
The Introduction to Drones for Sustainable Mining Course is an industry-specific short course, focused on
the application of drones in the mining industry covering aspects of surveying, photographic methodologies, drilling & blasting, draglines and various downstream activities in the mining value chain.
The practical experience brought by DSL combined with the University of Pretoria’s academic excellence in these sectors, will provide delegates with a holistic course from theory through to in-field practice towards increased productivity and operational excellence.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course, delegates will be able to:
Course Content
This course covers the following aspects:
a) Understanding the basics of Land Survey & Photogrammetry Accuracy Principles (Ground Control)
b) Identifying and selecting the most appropriate drone & sensor for aerial surveying
c) Planning Nadir & Oblique flights
d) Understanding basic image processing software to generate & visualise aerial survey outputs (orthomosiacs, DSM, 3D models & contours)
e) Basic Hardware Maintenance & Care procedures
f) Basic mining terminology and understanding
The University of Pretoria established two campus entities in 2000 following a strategic decision to develop a formal structure to organise its interaction with the private sector and government.
These two entities – Business Enterprises at University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd and Continuing Education at University of Pretoria Trust – ensured that the University’s external research and continuing education activities could be managed from a business foundation to generate additional income for the University and its personnel.
Enterprises at University of Pretoria Trust was formally founded in 2008, and became operational as the official corporate holding entity for the Group.
In January 2016, the three companies were consolidated into one company – Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd – with the University of Pretoria as the sole beneficiary.
An overview of the annual activities of all the entities in the company reflects the magnitude of investment through many hours of dedicated effort and venture funding in a complex platform of diverse outputs.
By utilizing embedded knowledge, combined with an ethical business approach, an environment of credible growth is ensured, supported by the excellence for which its contributors are known.
Community involvement – through corporate social investment and enterprise development activities – affirms the company’s commitment to its values and mission. Enterprises University of Pretoria works closely with initiatives that support social upliftment and entrepreneurial ventures.
We empower others through our corporate social investment and enterprise development activities.
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