Mining & Quarry Surveying Service
Survey mines, quarries, and aggregate operations with drones
Overview
Mining surveying services charge $2,000-$10,000 per site.
Serving 30-100 mine sites annually generates $200,000-$1,200,000 with 65-80% margins.
In 2025, mines need frequent volume and inventory surveys.
Services include stockpile volume surveys ($1,500-$6,000), pit and quarry topographic mapping ($2,000-$8,000), blast planning surveys ($1,500-$5,000), haul road and ramp design surveys ($1,000-$4,000), reclamation monitoring ($1,500-$6,000), and monthly inventory reporting ($3,000-$12,000 monthly).
Successful services provide accurate volume calculations for inventory, reduce surveyor safety risks, enable frequent measurements, track production, and integrate with mine planning software.
Mining and aggregate companies as clients.
Marketing through mining companies, quarry operators, aggregate producers, mining engineers, and industry associations.
Required Skills
- Mining Surveying
- Volume Calculations
- Mine Safety
- Photogrammetry
- Mining Software
- Regulatory Compliance
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High rates for specialized service
- Mines need frequent surveys for inventory
- Safer than traditional surveying in pits
- Recurring monthly measurement contracts
- Mining industry well-funded
Cons
- Remote mine site locations
- Need mining industry knowledge
- Strict safety and regulatory requirements
- Competition from traditional surveyors
- Challenging mining site conditions
How to Get Started
- Get FAA Part 107 and mining safety training
- Learn mining surveying and volume calculations
- Invest in mapping drone and mining software
- Market to mining and quarry operators
- Conduct accurate stockpile and pit surveys
- Provide inventory volume calculations
- Deliver data for mine planning and production
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