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How drones are transforming mine closure and rehabilitation

September 27, 2024

Sustainable mine closure and rehabilitation has ?improved with the use of drones. Drones collect accurate high-resolution data quickly, and improve safety by inspecting hazardous and remote areas. Drones also streamline planning, mapping, and vegetation monitoring. By using drones, we can make mine closure efforts more efficient, informed, and environmentally responsible.?

  • Kieran Brocx

    As an environmental scientist and remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) pilot, Kieran completes field investigations and desktop research in natural and contaminated study areas in mining, defence, terrestrial, and coastal settings in Australia.

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  • Amy Steiger

    As GIS team leader, Amy coordinates spatial analysts working with mapping products, spatial data management, web platforms, and analysis and field apps across infrastructure, transport, and environmental services¡ªand oversees our drone program.

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