Mine surveying is a branch of mining science and technology. It includes all measurements, calculations, and mapping which serve the purpose of ascertaining and documenting information at all stages from prospecting to exploitation and utilizing mineral deposits both by surface and underground working. By use of survey, we come to know about the status of compliance of statutory plans & section. We also measure the quantity of excavation done during a particular period and the quantity of material available in stocks & dumps.
In this course you will learn about types & methods of survey, different types of survey instruments, advancement in surveying technology, a statutory requirement in mine survey, use of survey methods in mine level survey, mine face survey & stock survey.