Potential of Using Terrestrial Laser Scanning in Mining Industry

In recent years, the use of terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) technology in the mining industry has grown in popularity because of its many benefits, including non-contact measurement, high precision, rapid data acquisition, and large-scale coverage. This study provides a thorough overview of the application of the TLS method in underground, open-pit, and closed mines, using data from 56 publications over the past fourteen years, from 2010 to May 2024. The reviewed literature shows that the TLS approach can be applied in five main operations in mining areas, particularly for monitoring deformation, displacement, subsidence, and landslides, as well as generating maps, 3D models, and point clouds. The findings reveal that TLS is an excellent technology for multitasking in any type of mine. In addition, future development trends for the mining industry based on the integration of TLS with machine learning and AI technologies are also discussed in this study. The results of this study may suggest directions for creating the specifications required for TLS deployment on mine sites.