Smarter, Safer, and More Cost-Effective Monitoring

Mininmise safety risks, reduce costs, and enhance data accuracy with our advanced unmanned monitoring solutions for tailing ponds and pit lakes.

Why Effective Monitoring Matters

Effective monitoring supports key sustainability goals, such as responsible water usage and reduced environmental footprints. Organizations that adopt proactive and rigorous monitoring Are often more attractive to investors and secure strong social license to operate from its stakeholders.

Environmental Protection

Regular monitoring ensures that any potential contaminants are identified promptly, preventing environmental degradation and protecting local ecosystems. By detecting changes in pH, conductivity, and other critical parameters early, operators can take immediate corrective actions to avoid larger-scale ecological damage.

Regulatory Compliance

Industries are subject to stringent environmental regulations that mandate regular monitoring and reporting of tailings storage facilities. Non-compliance can result in substantial fines and operational halts. Ongoing data collection and analysis can streamline the compliance process, offering transparent reporting to regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

Risk Mitigation

Proactive monitoring helps in early detection of structural weaknesses or leaks in tailings dams, thereby averting catastrophic failures. This not only protects employees and surrounding communities but also safeguards the company’s reputation and financial stability in the long run.

Additional Context

Beyond these core reasons, effective monitoring also supports broader sustainability goals, such as responsible water usage and reduced environmental footprints. Companies that adopt rigorous monitoring often find it easier to secure new permits, attract investors, and maintain a strong social license to operate.

Challenges of Traditional Monitoring Practices

Conventional monitoring methods often involve manual sampling and inspection, which present several challenges

• Safety Risks
• High Costs
• Limited Data Accuracy

Manual sampling requires specialized training, logistical coordination, and long lead times on lab results. These factors can delay decision-making and elevate operational risks

Our Services

PMAP’s Unmanned Monitoring Solutions

PMAP addresses these challenges by offering advanced unmanned monitoring services utilizing specialized equipment

Bathymetric Surveys

Our intelligent unmanned vessels conduct precise mapping of pond geometries, providing detailed bathymetric data essential for understanding sediment deposition and water volumes.

Water Quality Profiling

Equipped with multiparameter sensors, our unmanned units collect real-time data on various water quality parameters, including pH, temperature, and conductivity, across different depths.

Sediment Sampling

We employ unmanned sediment corers and traps to collect samples from the pond bottom, facilitating analysis of sediment composition and potential contaminants.

Deep Water Sampling

Our unmanned systems are capable of collecting water samples from significant depths, ensuring comprehensive vertical profiling of water bodies.

Advantages of the PMAP Approach

At PMAP we have developed processes and specialized equipment to deliver effective unmanned monitoring solutions that deliver:

• Enhanced Safety
• Cost Efficiency
• High Quality Data
• Regulatory Compliance

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