Engineering Remote Mining Projects with Confidence
Perth is the engineering heart of Australia’s mining industry. While Western Australia’s major mining assets are spread across the Pilbara, Goldfields, Mid West, and other remote regions, much of the engineering that supports these operations is delivered from Perth. This model relies heavily on accurate digital site data, making mining LiDAR scanning in Perth a critical tool for modern project delivery.
Mining LiDAR scanning allows complex sites to be captured once, then engineered remotely with confidence—reducing travel, minimising site disruption, and improving engineering accuracy.
Hamilton By Design supports this approach through engineer-led LiDAR scanning and digital engineering workflows for mining and heavy industry across Western Australia.
Why mining LiDAR scanning is critical in Western Australia
Mining projects in WA operate under conditions that demand precision. Sites are remote, shutdowns are expensive, and rework can significantly impact production. Traditional survey methods and legacy drawings are often incomplete or out of date, particularly on long-life brownfield sites.
Mining LiDAR scanning solves this problem by capturing millions of accurate spatial data points, creating a detailed 3D point cloud that represents the true as-built condition of a site. Engineers can then work from reality rather than assumptions.
Hamilton By Design explains the importance of this data-driven approach in
3D Point Clouds Are a Game-Changer for Your Projects, where point clouds are shown to significantly reduce risk and improve constructability on complex engineering projects.
Mining LiDAR scanning Perth for remote and FIFO sites
Mining LiDAR scanning is particularly valuable for Perth-led projects because many sites are:
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FIFO-based and difficult to access
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Continuously operating with limited shutdown windows
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Modified repeatedly over decades
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Poorly represented by existing drawings
Using high-accuracy 3D Scanning, Hamilton By Design captures the true geometry of mining infrastructure during short, controlled site visits. This minimises disruption while providing comprehensive data for engineering.
Typical mining applications include:
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Processing plants and CHPPs
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Conveyors, transfer stations, and chutes
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Structural steel platforms and access ways
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Equipment replacements and plant upgrades
Once scanning is complete, data is returned to Perth for processing and engineering.
Engineer-led mining LiDAR scanning, not just survey data
A key differentiator in mining LiDAR scanning is whether the scanning is led by engineers or treated as a standalone survey exercise. Hamilton By Design delivers scanning as part of an integrated engineering workflow.
This approach is detailed in
Your Experts in 3D Laser Scanning & Mechanical Design, where LiDAR scanning is positioned as the foundation for mechanical and structural engineering—not just data capture.
By combining LiDAR scanning with engineering expertise, Perth-based engineers can:
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Identify load paths, clearances, and constraints early
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Design upgrades that fit first time
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Reduce constructability issues during installation
This is especially important for mining assets where downtime is costly.
From mining LiDAR scan to 3D CAD models
LiDAR scan data is converted into detailed 3D CAD Modelling that reflects what actually exists on site. These models provide a reliable digital baseline for design, analysis, and documentation.
For mining projects led from Perth, scan-to-CAD modelling supports:
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Mechanical modifications and plant upgrades
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Structural additions such as platforms and supports
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Integration of new equipment into operating facilities
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Long-term digital asset records
Accurate models significantly reduce uncertainty and late-stage design changes.
Reducing site travel with digital mining engineering
Because mining LiDAR scanning captures comprehensive site data, the majority of engineering work can be completed remotely from Perth. Engineers can design, review, and coordinate without repeated site attendance.
This results in:
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Reduced FIFO travel and cost
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Improved safety by limiting site exposure
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Faster design development
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More predictable project outcomes
For mining operators, this approach delivers better value and lower risk.
Mining LiDAR scanning Perth as part of a complete workflow
Mining LiDAR scanning in Perth delivers the greatest value when it is integrated into a complete engineering workflow. Hamilton By Design combines:
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On-site mining LiDAR scanning
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Perth-based mechanical and structural engineering
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Scan-to-CAD modelling for accuracy
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Engineering-ready outputs for fabrication and installation
This approach supports mining and heavy industrial projects across Western Australia and Australia.
Supporting WA mining projects from Perth
As mining operations become larger and more complex, the reliance on accurate digital data continues to grow. Mining LiDAR scanning Perth enables engineers to capture site reality once and deliver engineering outcomes remotely with confidence.
Through integrated scanning and engineering, Hamilton By Design helps mining projects reduce risk, control cost, and deliver solutions that work the first time—no matter how remote the site.
For more information
Email – info@hamiltonbydesign.com.au
Phone – (+61) 0477 002
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