MineSense is a pioneer in digital mining solutions that create new precision ore in waste and waste in ore routing decisions where profit and sustainability impact are greatest.

Our technology is a complete hardware and software system, enabled by proprietary algorithms,

MineSense Systems provide detailed ore characteristics and classification at the extraction face

Reduce both ore losses and waste dilution at the front end of the process to significantly increase profits

Optimize blending for better mill and sustainability performance

Creates better routing decisions through the precise definition of ore grade at truck level

Dramatically increase the data set beyond drill holes to optimize blasting, mine planning and downstream operations

Connect pit grade to concentrator grade and optimize blending and campaigning decisions

Our signature solution is ShovelSense, a robust system installed on existing mining equipment to scan and measure the grade of the material in every shovel bucket.

ShovelSense data captures the highest resolution of the orebody – the bucket as the Selective Mining Unit (SMU). This real-time visibility drives significant ore and waste classification improvements at the mine face delivering improved recovery, efficiency, and sustainability performance.

The world needs metals to thrive. MineSense provides revolutionary technology and data solutions that help mines maximize global metals while minimizing global impacts. Specifically, we help ore mines increase output, efficiencies, and profitability, while minimizing environmental footprints across land, water, and energy use.

Our first of its kind, robust sensors are used at the start of the ore mining process, instantly and accurately characterizing minerals for optimized metal recovery. Real-time data improves immediate and long-term operations, automation, and planning, increasing mine’s results, life extension, and overall bottom line.

Originally conceived as a research project at Canada’s University of British Columbia (UBC), MineSense incorporated in 2008 and has since scaled operations around the world. We have received funding from governments and investors supporting our innovations and commitment to reducing environmental impacts in mining, and have received awards and recognition across tech, mining, and sustainability programs.

Today, we have staff and mining projects around the world, with our global headquarters are in Vancouver, Canada, our Regional South American headquarters in Santiago, Chile. Our diverse team is made up of passionate, creative, driven individuals who have come together to do what many said could not be done: improving mining for people and planet.

Our signature solution, ShovelSense, installs sensors directly onto mining equipment to scan and estimate the grade of the material in every shovel and bucket. Our BeltSense technology is used on conveyance at different points of the mine’s downstream operations. Used sequentially, BeltSense and ShovelSense maximizes ore and waste control and downstream processing value.

We are the only ore sorting technology AT THE FACE, generating knowledge at the beginning where it has the greatest impact on improving ore recovery from waste and reduction of dilution of ore. MineSense provides increased real-time visibility of your orebody, driving improvements in your mine’s process efficiency, productivity, profits, and sustainability.

See our Technology section for full details on our product and services, or Contact us today to speak with a representative. We have specialist customer and field service representatives globally and 24/7 Client Data Portal technical support.

Since the beginning of MineSense, we have always maintained close ties to universities and research institutions. This might be why we attract some of the best and brightest to support our innovations and growth. Or as our CEO states, “We are problem-solvers. We are creating amazing solutions for mining that others said could not be done. And it’s 100% from the passion, creativity, and drive of our team.”

MineSense has always believed that we are stronger from the diverse voices, experiences, and backgrounds of our team. As an international organization, we are not just committed to inclusivity, we have actively developed a diverse community of innovators building a stronger today and tomorrow.