The growing demand for coal, rare earth metals including gold and silver, and surface minerals such as iron ore and bauxite from many industries such as thermal energy, chemical industry, and automobiles is driving the demand for high-efficiency explosives in the world's mining explosives market. Government initiatives worldwide to support the …
How automation and robotics help solve industrial maintenance challenges. Maintenance of industrial infrastructure can be difficult and hazardous when carried out by human personnel. A new generation of robotic solutions provide the key to cost-effective, efficient methods of inspection and repair. News.
Resource tracking. Wearable technology can be used to efficiently track the workforce during mine operations. Using location-based technologies and wireless connectivity, the device can feed a worker's real-time location to the monitoring centre. In the case of emergencies it can help to quickly remove workers from hazardous events.
We believe that the mining industry is at an inflection point, in which digital technologies have the potential to unlock new ways of managing variability and enhancing productivity. The large-scale adoption of four different clusters of technologies is accelerating 2 : Data, computational power, and connectivity.
Mining and ore excavation is one of the oldest professions, as the world's appetite for mineral wealth has rarely diminished over human history. While demand for metals and ores has not changed over the generations, the processes involved in mining have changed considerably; over the years, the mining industry introduced cutting …
The systems powered by artificial intelligence use different algorithms to organize and understand vast amounts of data, with the purpose of making optimal decisions. But how can AI be supportive of the rapidly growing mining industry and drive towards smart mining? The following sections will cover some examples to answer that question.
Historically, mining has been associated with a single-minded approach to fuel economic growth by maximizing output of high-demand raw materials at the lowest cost, and environmental impact was too often an afterthought. Also, the industry's dependence on reliability and predictability has resulted in resistance to deploying new …
• The main regulatory body in the Ghana mining sector is the Minerals Commission, this is a government agency established under Article 269 of the 1992 Constitution and the Minerals Commission Act 1993, Act 450. They are responsible for the regulation and utilization of the mineral resources of Ghana. They are also responsible for the …
The most common uses of renewable energy in the mining industry involve: Wind. Solar. Biodiesel. Geothermal energy. Hydropower. Hydrogen and fuel cell energy. Not only are renewables mitigating the effects of pollution, but also making sure new technologies function sustainably in the mining industry.
This paper investigates the complex relationship that exists between new technology in the mining industry and the effect of this technology on the industry's work environments. The mining industry has a long history of using technology to overcome and solve problems such as work environmental and productivity issues.
The new devices developed by the Cao group provide proof-of-principle for the use of coal-derived carbon layers in two-dimensional devices.
Mines use GPS for Precision Guidance. Using GPS technology, mining operators are able to track, monitor, and navigate their equipment with unrivaled precision and accuracy. GPS receivers installed on mining machinery receive signals from a network of satellites orbiting the Earth. These signals provide real-time positioning information ...
Mining industry leaders are working with Microsoft to digitize and transition to clean in a secure, sustainable, and resilient way. With technology, innovation, and collaboration, together we can accelerate this transformative journey toward the digital, sustainable mine of the future.
The smart mining solutions provided by GGRCO have benefited the client, increasing the overal efficiency and performance among all mine facilities, boosting service technician productivity, safety, and decreasing fuel costs. The implemented mining tracking system is a perfect example of utilizing IoT for the mining industry and has allowed the ...
Find up-to-date statistics and facts on the lithium industry. The majority of lithium is mined in South America, followed by China and Australia.
Cobalt is an essential raw material used by large tech companies for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, electronic devices, and electric cars. However, the DRC's valuable cobalt industry comes at a …
Abstract. With the introduction of advanced technology, different aspects such as communication, minerals handling and transportation and responses to emergences, safety, production, and environmental protection in mining operations have improved. Technological advancement has played a very pivotal role in the prevention of mining …
GPS has become more widely used for open-pit and surface mines. As GPS devices cannot receive direct line-of-site access to satellites underground, solutions such as leaky feeder communication systems …
Equipment used in the Mining Industry today. Surveying. Complex Underground Equipment. Complex underground machines used directly or as support in the mineral extraction process: Longwall machines. Continuous miners. Roofbolters. Shuttle cars. Underground Rail.
Open-pit, underwater, and underground mining. These are the three main methods of mining we use to extract our products from the ground. In this Digging Deeper article, we take a look at these different methods and provide a glimpse into what each involves.
The future of mining equipment, and vehicles specifically, is electric. Mattias Selberg of LKAB describes why and how this can be achieved.
We have identified eight trends gaining momentum in shaping the future of RTLS and tracking technology for smart mining operations in 2024.
The Internet of Things are essentially huge networks of connected devices that collect and share data (information) both for specific processes and their. application environment. The use of the ...
Mining instruments provide real-time monitoring of materials handling equipment including crushers, mills, pumps, flotation cells, and cleaners. They are also used to monitor fill levels in transportation vehicles, silos, and storage tanks. Types of instrumentation frequently used for mining control and monitoring include point level instrumentation, continuous …
Because the mining industry is so critical to modern life, manufacturing mining equipment is a booming business, too. This industry offers numerous types of heavy equipment for mining to meet the specific …
Lasers could soon be the future of mining. Two industry experts describe how they could be deployed, and what benefits they could deliver.
Technology is becoming increasingly important for ensuring safety and efficiency in the mining industry, especially as mining operations become more complex. We predict that in 2023, mining operations will rely heavily on innovative technologies such as advanced wireless communication technologies, real-time location system (RTLS) …
In this post, we detail 5 technological innovations in mining that have the potential to revolutionize safety in mining: 1. Wearable Technology. The use of IoT-linked wearables has far-reaching potential for safety in mining. Some of the common applications of these devices today include detection of environmental conditions such as air quality ...
Mining rescue packs are a type of personal safety equipment for underground workers to protect them in case of an emergency incident such as an explosion, mine collapse or gas leak.
The mining industry is starting to benefit from a new generation of low emission "driverless" mine vehicles that are transforming the image of the industry and heading towards decarbonisation. Electric vehicles (EVs), for use in both open pit and underground operations, are added to fleets either through purchase or by the retrofit of …
Devices that can monitor the condition and position of machinery and remotely alert workers are particularly effective in busy and complex operations. The system is also capable of monitoring and responding to a number of dangers that can threaten workers around conveyor belts. The constantly-moving parts of conveyor belts present …
The mining industry is the largest tax-paying sector in the country and makes a significant contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment. Ghana's mining sector pre-dates the colonial era. Historically, Ghana was known as the Gold Coast. Ghana is one of Africa's largest gold producers. Gold is the most commercially exploited ...
Lengthening phone lifetimes would help reduce the environmental impact of smartphones. But could smartphone vendors find other revenue sources?
