RockMass Technologies

RockMass Technologies is a Canadian company that provides data collection solutions for the mining industry and related sectors. Founded in 2016, the company offers a platform comprising hardware devices and proprietary software designed to streamline geotechnical and geological data collection in underground and aboveground mining environments. RockMass's flagship product, the Axis Mapper (also referred to as the "Mapper" device), is a handheld tool equipped with LiDAR sensors, a flashlight, rangefinder, camera, and an inertial measurement unit. This device enables mobile and automated methods for collecting geotechnical measurements, offering up to 18 times faster data collection compared to existing technologies and potentially improving ground control department efficiencies by 45%.

The company's technology addresses key challenges in underground mining data collection, such as the lack of GPS signals and difficult working conditions. RockMass's platform allows for accurate mapping of underground mines, including geospatial data, ore deposit locations, and rock quality metrics. The software component of the system provides dashboard functionality for mine managers and integrates with other mining enterprise software. In addition to the Axis Mapper, RockMass offers the Eon handheld LiDAR solution and the Lithos geological and geotechnical LiDAR mapping tool, which supports capturing data in 2D HD images and 3D colored point clouds.

RockMass Technologies' solutions enable easy, cost-effective, and accurate data collection for various metrics important to underground mine operators. The platform can identify structures, lithologies, contacts, and traces underground, as well as create stereonets in real-time for visualizing and solving geological problems. By facilitating the digitization of underground mining, RockMass aims to enable mine operators to leverage Big Data analytics, AI, and automation more effectively to increase productivity.

Key customers and partnerships

RockMass Technologies has deployed its data collection system with mine operator partners across four continents. In February 2024, the company announced a strategic partnership with Operational Geotechs Pty Ltd, an Australian leader in operational geotechnical services. This collaboration aims to provide on-site data collection services, demonstrations, and technical support to the Australian market for RockMass.