South African based mining group Exxaro has purchased a long range laser scanner to support a range of expansion projects and the building of two additional coal processing plants. The VZ 1000 purchased from 3D Laser Mapping, will be used to survey stockpiles for volume verification, provide height analysis on earth works and blasting, as well and collecting highly accurate measurements for terrain mapping and modelling. The state of the art solution will also minimise staff exposure to the largest health and safety risks within the mine.