Skycatch Blog

Karin Breitman of Rio Tinto Joins Skycatch Advisory Board

Skycatch is proud to announce that we have recently added Karin Breitman, interim Chief Data and Analytics officer for Rio Tinto, to Skycatch’s Advisory Board.

Skycatch and UPG Sign Exclusive Partnership to Distribute RPAS Technology in ANZ

Skycatch is pleased to announce that following the acquisition of HL Geospatial by UPG (Ultimate Positioning Group Pty Ltd), the three-year partnership established in Western Australia will now be carried forward by UPG as the distribution partner for all of Australia and New Zealand.

Trends Impacting Mining: What to Expect in 2022 and Beyond

The mining industry has been through its fair share of upheaval over the past few years due to fluctuations in commodity prices, extended supply chains, COVID-19 impacts and remote operations and increasing pressure around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts.

Skycatch Partners with Dwyka to Provide Mining Solutions in South Africa

Skycatch is proud to announce our new channel partnership with Dwyka Mining Services, a leading mining solutions provider headquartered in South Africa.

Skycatch Partners with FEDS on Mining Technology in the Middle East

Skycatch is proud to announce a new reselling agreement with FEDS / The Drone Center for the Middle East. 

Latest Innovations. Familiar Faces. A Great MINExpo 2021.

Scorching temperatures and travel challenges were no match for the 20,000 attendees who gathered in Las Vegas last week for MINExpo 2021.

Is Your Pre-Travel Checklist for MINExpo 2021 Complete?

Don’t worry, the Skycatch team has a lot planned for this event!

The Impact of Drone Tech on Sustainability

Mining and the push to build a sustainable future are inextricably linked.

Drone Photogrammetry vs. Lidar –Which is Most Suitable for Your Mine?

Drone photogrammetry, in particular, is fantastic for stockpile management, general survey and highwall mining because it allows for more accurate calculations, greater efficiency, and increased profits. 

Experts Discuss Tailings and Innovative Monitoring Technologies

Huge thanks to Antonio Caires, Henrique Alves, and Sean Hinchberger for contributing to such a dynamic and informative discussion. With over 50 years’ experience between them, we had a lot to learn from their insights related to current trends as well as developing technologies that could make TSFs safer, more secure, and more sustainable going forwards.