Collision avoidance systems in mines involve tracking sensors, tags, and vehicles to trigger collision alerts, create safe zones, and provide mining operators with proximity awareness without interfering with their work.
Worker safety, productivity, and sustainability are among the most important factors in effectively operating mines. As a result, robotic and automatic approaches to improve worker safety are at the forefront of research and development in the mining and robotics industries.
By Ben Pilkington
29 Nov 2022
To provide a safe underground mine working environment, proper ventilation is required. The objective should be to provide clean air to mine workers’ production zones.
By Chinmay Chari
28 Nov 2022
Shell has formed a nine-member consortium to develop a new pilot project for decarbonizing the mining industry. An interoperable, end-to-end electrification system minimizes carbon emissions without sacrificing operational efficiency while striving to be cost-competitive with diesel-powered vehicles.
Lithium has become a significantly important mineral for the world economy in the last few decades due to its application in lithium-ion batteries. However, lithium mining poses significant environmental challenges.
By Ben Pilkington
31 Oct 2022
Automated machinery can be used over prolonged periods compared to human workers, resulting in improved productivity and making mine staff available for other complex tasks.
By Chinmay Chari
31 Oct 2022
In open-pit mining operations, a larger energy consumption comprises the comminution processes. Therefore, blasting operations for rock fragmentation contribute to improving comminution efficiency, particularly in hard rock mines. Several factors control rock fragmentation pertaining to blasting and drilling design parameters and the rock mass properties.
By Chinmay Chari
31 Oct 2022
Salt is essential for life. This substance has been mined for millennia, and indeed entire economies have been based upon the trade of salt, attesting to its importance throughout history for human society. This article will explore salt mines, how they are formed, their history, how they are mined, and their future.
By Reginald Davey
24 Oct 2022
AZoMining speaks to Francois Nell at Sandvik about the importance of mining sustainability and why equipment rebuilding and upgrades play their part in reducing fuel consumption.
Drones are becoming increasingly popular in the mining industry due to numerous advantages, including better productivity, safety, and reduced costs. They have a range of applications in the sector, all tied to their ability to enhance data collection for various mining tasks.
By Ben Pilkington
29 Sep 2022