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Case Study of Tailings Deposition Planning and Monitoring Using Frequent Drone-Based Photogrammetry Surveys for a TSF

Tailings and Mine Waste Conference (2023 : Vancouver, B.C.); University of British Columbia. Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering

This paper presents a case study of Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc.’s (FMBI) application of the Trimble Stratus Propeller (Propeller) platform (Trimble, 2023) for analysis of frequent drone-based photogrammetry surveys to support operational planning, monitoring, and investigation of centerline-raised tailings storage facilities (TSFs). Drone photogrammetry surveys typically are used for qualitative assessments and providing remote monitoring capabilities. In this case study, the FMBI team used the drone survey data and Propeller to perform quantitative assessments for managing tailings deposition at the FMBI Bagdad Mine site. Specifically, frequent drone-based photogrammetry surveys coupled with the Propeller web platform allowed the combined imagery and survey data to be used to develop tailings deposition targets, measure cyclone underflow production, and communicate results using drone photos. Overall, this application has improved the workflows of the site tailings engineer (STE), provided remote monitoring tools to the Engineer-of-Record (EoR) team, and helped relay relevant performance and planning information to dam operators.

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2023-12-08

Attribution-NonCommercialNoDerivatives 4.0 International

http://hdl.handle.net/2429/86802

Unreviewed

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/