Mining VR Research

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The following publications contain information on mine site simulation and visualisation projects. The research papers were written by Dr. P Stothard and colleagues. The information is placed here for research purposes and is intended as resource for those interested in applying virtual reality to industry. All colleagues, contributors and project sponsors are acknowledged.

Journal Papers

 

  • Rodriguez, J., Barakos, G., Stothard, P., & Acosta Quelopana, A. M. (2025). Mining Metaverse—Identifying Safety and Commercial Risks in Mining Operations. Mining, 5(3), 42. View here

  • Acosta-Quelopana AM, Stothard P, Berrios-Espezúa MG, Rodríguez-Delgado JJ. Evaluation of the technology acceptance model of digital twins supported by artificial intelligence in the mining Metaverse: A partial least squares structural equation modelling analysis. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy. 2025;134(2):121-142. doi: View here.

  • Stothard P, Ryan P, Kurata T, Stapleton D. Towards a mining metaverse. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy. 2024;133(2):142-161. doi: View here.

  • Stothard P, Shirani Faradonbeh R. Application of UAVs in the mining industry and towards an integrated UAV-AI-MR technology for mine rehabilitation surveillance. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy. 2023;132(2):65-88. doi: View here.

  • Stothard P, Squelch, E van Wyk, R. Stone, Kizil M, Schofield D, Fowle K. 2015. Taxonomy of Interactive Computer-based Visualisation Systems and Content for the Mining Industry - Part 2. Volume 124, Issue 2 (June 2015) Mining Technology (Trans. Inst. Min. Metall. A) Print ISSN: 1474-9009 Online ISSN: 1743-2863. DOI:

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  • Stothard P.M., Laurence D.L., (2014). Application of a Large Screen Visualisation System to Sustainable Mining Practices, AusIMM, Mining Technology (TIMM A) Volume 123, Issue 4 (December 2014) Mining Technology (Trans. Inst. Min. Metall. A) Print ISSN: 1474-9009 Online ISSN: 1743-2863 DOI:

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  • Stothard P.M., van den Hengel A., (2010) Development of serious computer game based training module and its integration into working at heights mine site induction ‒ Part I. AusIMM International Transactions, Volume 119, Number 2, 2010, pp. 68-78(11). DOI:

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  • Stothard P.M., van den Hengel A., (2010) Development of serious computer game based training module and its integration into working at heights mine site induction ‒ Part II. AusIMM International Transactions. Volume 119, No 4. pp. 199-204(6). DOI:

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  • Stothard P.M., Swadling P., (2010) Assessment of Maturity of Mining Industry Simulation, Technical Note, AusIMM International Transactions, Volume 119, Number 2, pp. 102-109(8). DOI:

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  • Stothard P.M., Squelch A., van Wyk E., Schofield D., Fowle K., Caris C., Kizil M., Schmid M., (2008). Taxonomy of Interactive Computer-based Visualisation Systems and Content for the Mining Industry - Part 1. AUSIMM, Future Mining Conference. Proceedings. UNSW Nov 2008.
  • McAlpine I., Stothard P.M., (2005) Course design and student responses to an online PBL course in 3D modelling for mining engineers. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2005, 21(3), 335-354

Conference Papers

  • Stothard P., Laurence D., Squelch A., (2015) Interactive Virtual Reality Simulation ‒ A Tool for Improving Understanding of Safety and Environmental Risk Relating to Sustainable Mining Practices. Africa Australia Technical Mining Conference / Adelaide, SA, 11 ‒ 12 JUNE 2015.
  • Zhang S., Stothard P.M., Kehoe J., (2010) Evaluation of Underground Virtual Environment Training: Is the Mining Simulation or Conventional Power Point more Effective? SIMTECT 2010 Brisbane, Australia
  • Stothard P.M., Laurence, D., (2010) Development of an Interactive Visual Knowledge Management System for Sustainable Mining Practices SIMTECT 2010 Brisbane, Australia
  • Bennett L., Stothard P.M., Kehoe J., (2010) Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Learning in a Mining Context SIMTECT 2010 Brisbane, Australia
  • Stothard P.M., Swadling P., (2010) An Assessment of the Maturity of Computer Based Simulation in the Mining Industry SIMTECT 2010 Brisbane, Australia.
  • Suryajaya M., Fowler C., Lambert T., Stothard P., Laurence D., Daly C., (2010) Development and Evaluation of OmniWalker for Navigating Immersive Computer Based Mine Simulations. SIMTECT 2010, Brisbane, Australia.
  • Stothard P.M., (2008). Assessing Levels of Immersive Tendency and Presence Experienced by Mine Workers in Interactive Training Simulators Developed for the Coal Mining Industry. Proceedings Simtect 2008, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Stothard P.M., (2007). Developing Interactive Training Simulations for the Coal Mining Industry. Proceedings Simtect 2007, Brisbane, Australia.
  • Stothard P.M., Galvin J.M., Fowler J.C.W., (2004)) Demonstration and Implementation of a Virtual Reality Simulation Capability for Coal Mining Operations.Proceedings 2004 ICCR Conference. Beijing. https://www.www.philsvr.net/"#"
  • McAlpine, I. & Stothard, P.M. 2003, "Using multimedia technologies to support PBL for a course in 3D modelling for mining engineers", Proc. ED-MEDIA 2003 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Honolulu, Hawaii, 24-28 June 2003, p2449-2455, publ. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education.
  • Stothard P.M., (2003), The feasibility of applying virtual reality to the coal mining operations. AusIMM Proceedings, Mining Risk Management 2003. Effective risk management for project optimisation.
  • Stothard P.M. and Laurence D.L., (2001). Use of Virtual Reality (Simulator) training to identify risk takers in the NSW mining industry. NSW Minerals Council Occupational Health and Safety Conference, July 29-31, 2001.

Project Reports

  • Stothard P.M., (2012). Feasibility Study for the development of a Continuous Miner Training Simulator for the Coal Mining Operations. (Unpublished Project Report).
  • Stothard P.M., (2012). Executive Summary: Feasibility Study for the development of a Continuous Miner Training Simulator for the Coal Mining Operations. (Project summary with data removed).
  • Stothard P.M., (2012). 'State of the Art (2012)' of Commercial Off-the-Shelf Visualisation and Simulation Technologies available for equipment training, environment visualisations and their application into Coal Mining Operations. (Unpublished Project Report).
  • Stothard P.M., van den Hengel (2009). Feasibility Study: Development and demonstration of virtual reality simulation training for the BHPB Olympic Dam Site Inductions. ISBN: 978-0-7334-2819-7
  • Stothard P.M., van den Hengel (2009). Executive Summary Feasibility Study: Development and demonstration of virtual reality simulation training for the BHPB Olympic Dam Site Inductions. Research overview.
  • Stothard P.M. (2008). Developing an Enhanced VR Simulation Capability for the Coal Mining Industry. ISBN 978-0-7334-2719-0
  • Stothard P.M., Galvin J.M. (2005). State of the Art of Virtual Reality Technology and its applications in 2005. UNSW School of Mining Engineering Research Project Report April 2005. ISBN 07334 2229 2. href=https://www.www.philsvr.net/'#'
  • Stothard P.M., Galvin J.M. (2005). State of the Art of Virtual Reality Technology and its applications in 2005. UNSW School of Mining Engineering Research Executive Summary. href=https://www.www.philsvr.net/'#'
  • Stothard P.M., Galvin J.M., (2001) e-minesafe Safety and Training Simulator "The Integration of Knowledge and Skills to Achieve Safe Human Responses". Research overview. href=https://www.www.philsvr.net/'#'
  • Stothard P.M., Otto D., Laurence D.C., Galvin J.M., Zenari L.,(2001), e-minesafe Safety and Training Simulator "The Integration of Knowledge and Skills to Achieve Safe Human Responses" UMRC Research Report RR10/01 ISBN No. 0 7334 1844 9 href=https://www.www.philsvr.net/'#'

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