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.

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.

• Source-specific PM80–PM2.5 and PM10quantification

• Reference dust sampling and fingerprinting

• Long-term dust monitoring campaigns

• Validation of third-party measurements or complaints

• Independent expert opinion for permitting, audits, or litigation

We select the analytical approach best suited to your specific challenge—whether it’s bulk analysis, single-particle analysis, or a tailored combination of both. Our goal is always to deliver the clearest, most actionable results.

Our proprietary ASPA MC2® methodology combines:

1. Targeted Sampling
   at critical exposure points, depending on the source and context.

2. Automated Analysis of Thousands of Particles
   using high-resolution methods to determine particle morphology and elemental composition.

3. Machine-Learning Classification
   to compare each particle’s fingerprint against validated source libraries.

4. Source Attribution & Reporting
   providing decision-ready insights tailored to technical, legal, or policy needs.

🔬 Advanced Particle Fingerprinting

Our technology goes beyond basic particulate matter monitoring. We identify and differentiate particles specific to mining and quarrying activities—such as mineral dust, blasting residues, and mechanical abrasion—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.

🤝 Trusted in High-Stakes, Multi-Stakeholder Contexts

We help operators, authorities, and communities find common ground based on solid data.

📊 Insights That Drive Compliance and Operational Strategy

From air quality policy to investment planning, our work supports informed and defensible decisions.