DECODING PARTICULATE POLLUTION IN QUARRYING & MINING

Identifying and quantifying dust emissions from mineral extraction, processing, and handling operations.
We provide precise source attribution of airborne particles from quarries and mines—distinguishing them from nearby traffic, industrial, or natural sources.

WHY IT MATTERS

Dust emissions from quarrying and mining activities can affect air quality over wide areas—triggering public concern, regulatory pressure, and potential delays in permitting or expansion. Differentiating site-specific dust from other ambient particles (e.g. natural, urban, or industrial) is essential for compliance, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. Particle Vision delivers clarity through automated morpho-chemical particle fingerprinting and advanced source attribution.

SOURCES WE DIFFERENTIATE

🪨 Quarry and Mining Operations

Crushing, blasting, transport, material handling
We analyze site-specific dust from drilling, blasting, and crushing activities. Our source libraries allow us to clearly distinguish quarry-derived particles from those of natural origin (e.g. windblown dust) or anthropogenic sources.

🚛 On-Site Vehicle Activity

Tire & brake particles, road abrasion, resuspended dust
Heavy-duty machinery and internal logistics contribute to non-exhaust emissions. We quantify their impact separately from extraction-related sources.

🌬️ Natural & Background Dust

Windblown soil, mineral background, seasonal variation
Our fingerprinting approach allows us to separate quarry emissions from background mineral particles or natural seasonal effects—critical for fair regulatory evaluation.

USE CASES

🚧 Clarifying the Contribution of a Specific Quarry in a Multi-Source Region

In areas where quarries operate near roads, industries, and natural dust sources, it is essential to identify and quantify each contributor. Our source-specific analysis provides objective insight to support regulatory and operational decisions.

📄 Supporting Environmental Impact Assessments and Permit Applications

Our data strengthens environmental assessments by clearly quantifying dust emissions from quarry activities, helping facilitate smoother permitting processes and compliance documentation.

🤝 Resolving Community Complaints with Source-Specific Evidence

Community concerns over dust emissions can create tension and operational risk. By distinguishing quarry-generated particles from other local sources, we help defuse conflict and guide meaningful mitigation.

📊 Monitoring the Effectiveness of Dust Mitigation Measures Over Time

We evaluate the performance of dust control strategies—such as wheel washing systems, surface wetting, or operational adjustments—by measuring changes in particle emissions over time.

🚛 Assessing Dust Emissions from On-Site and Off-Site Transportation and Logistics

Material transport within and around the quarry can be a major source of dust. We differentiate emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, internal roads, and logistics zones to help reduce airborne particulate exposure.

SERVICES WE OFFER

Source-specific PM₈₀–PM₂.₅ quantification
Reference dust sampling and fingerprinting
Long-term dust monitoring campaigns
Emission impact modelling and reporting
Validation of third-party measurements or complaints
Independent expert opinion for permitting, audits, or litigation

CASE HIGHLIGHTS

🧭 Pinpointing the Source of Pollution

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🧪 Differentiating Overlapping Emission Sources

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🌍 Understanding Air Pollution Patterns for Better Planning

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OUR APPROACH

We use our proprietary ASPA MC2® methodology, combining:

Targeted Sampling at critical exposure or emission points
Automated Particle Analysis (morphology, elemental composition)
Machine-Learning Classification against validated source libraries
Source Attribution & Reporting, with actionable insights

WHY CHOOSE PARTICLE VISION

🔬 Advanced Particle Fingerprinting for Traffic Pollutants

Our technology goes beyond basic PM monitoring. We identify and differentiate traffic-specific particles—such as tire and brake wear, road abrasion, and resuspension dust—based on their unique morpho-chemical signatures. This enables targeted, source-specific action.

🧑‍🏫 Scientific Methods Co-Developed with Leading Institutions

Our methodologies were developed and validated through collaboration with renowned public agencies and academic partners across Europe. This ensures that our data and approach meet the highest standards of scientific credibility.

🧭 Independent and Vendor-Neutral

We offer unbiased, third-party analysis. As we are not tied to product vendors or engineering firms, you can trust that our results are objective and focused solely on environmental insight and impact.