Mining companies have a code of ethics to adhere to, including environmental impact assessments (EIA) and specific regional environmental and safety laws depending on the type of mining. EIAs require pre-mapping of the proposed site, outlining the existence and nature of the geomineral structures and the surrounding environment.

When mining is underway, the construction of installations to facilitate mining activities such as the storage of fuels, maintenance shops, yards for stocking minerals and concentrates all need to be detailed for safety and maintenance.

Creating detailed maps is essential for the reconnaissance and site maintenance of mining sites. Trimble offers a range of products that will make the required mapping easy and accurate. And Trimble mapping products output data that merges seamlessly into the GIS or enterprise database for mining site management.