Modern mining is becoming a more connected, data-driven, efficient, and sustainable environment, utilizing several next-generation technologies and techniques to solve key critical issues. This article will look at predictive maintenance and Dingo’s real-world applications and solutions.
The value chain in the mining industry produces huge amounts of data every day. It is crucial to manage the data to make better decisions and improve efficiency and day-to-day operations. Micromine solutions efficiently and securely manage data to optimize asset value.
This article looks at IMDEX's drilling optimization devices and sensors which are developed to deliver real-time rock understanding and quality information.
This article looks at the different types of non-destructive testing used to test the safety and efficacy of mining equipment.
By Olivia Hudson
27 Jan 2022
Accidents are relatively infrequent at mining sites due to robust risk prevention systems. Many modern operations use radar-based mining operations monitoring to either detect emerging hazards or respond quickly to a hazardous situation.
Rapid advancements in science and technology have enabled high-performance computing, artificial smart calculation, and procurement of detailed geological data. These have presented a major step forward towards developing smart mining or unmanned mining which is typically operated using sensors and automation technologies.
The Azimuth Aligner is used in mining exploration to automate the drill-rig alignment process and enhance accuracy and efficiency. According to Minnovare, this technology can significantly reduce downtime and costs by up to 90%.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
18 Jan 2022
Mining and Process Solutions (MPS), an Australian company based in Perth, has unveiled a new leaching process for sustainable mineral extraction. Glycine leaching (Glyleach™?) claims the alkaline process it uses is low cost, readily available, and makes low-grade orphaned ore deposits commercially appealing.
By Georgie Lyng
17 Jan 2022
Techniques for controlling dust in mines exist to keep workers safe. Novel approaches utilizing cutting-edge technology have been proposed in recent years.
By Ben Pilkington
12 Jan 2022
Coal mining is one of the most dangerous occupations, historically claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of coal miners. Although fatalities in coal mining are at an all-time low, this industry still presents its workers with conditions that can have detrimental effects on their health. ThingSpeak provides a viable internet-of-things (IoT) solution for the integration of various sensors to detect hazardous scenarios.
By Robert Clarke
10 Jan 2022