Application of high-resolution 3D seismic to mine planning in platinum shallow mines

Over the last decade 3D reflection seismic has been applied for platinum mining in South Africa. 3D seismic surveys<br>have almost exclusively been conducted in the Western Bushveld where ore extraction depths range between 500 and<br>2000m. The ore is mined mainly via vertical shafts and also some decline shafts. In the Eastern Bushveld, the mining<br>targets are at shallower depths of less than 400m.