Archives: IoT

The intelligent mine solution powered by 5G and the industrial internet that was jointly developed by Huawei and Shaanxi Coal Industry Co Ltd hit its one-year milestone on April 26, 2023, marking a full year of continuous operations and significantly improving production efficiency and operational safety at the two mines of Shaanxi Coal Company. This[…]

Fatigue Science recently announced that Minera Panama SA, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals Ltd, has chosen to utilise Readi, the predictive fatigue management technology, in a site-wide implementation at the Cobre Panama mine. “We are excited to implement Readi to protect all of our operators at Cobre Panama from the risks of fatigue,” said[…]

Kansanshi Mining, a First Quantum-owned company located in Zambia, is leveraging Accelovant’s fibre-optic sensors to solve its arcing and electronics failure and signaling issues at the major copper mine. Kansanshi operates one of the world’s largest and most productive copper mining and smelting sites. The smelting operations use wet electrostatic precipitators (ESP) to clean sulphur[…]

Orica, one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers says it continues to reinforce its commitment to innovation and value delivery with its growing Digital Solutions business. Established in 2019 “to seamlessly connect customers’ physical and digital worlds for improved decision-making and enhanced predictability of outcomes,” Orica Digital Solutions includes solutions categories spanning[…]

Mining companies strive for maximum productivity and efficiency in their operations, and TALPA, the software firm based in Essen, Germany, has developed a cloud-based data analytics platform that it says is set to transform the way mining fleets perform. By leveraging high-resolution machine data and various AI-based applications, TALPA targets the workflows of all stakeholders[…]

A new partnership has been formed which will see cutting-edge IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Augmented Reality (AR) technology being applied to the conceptualisation, design, construction and operational management of mining projects and mining operations. The partnership brings together the mining expertise of UMS, a leading provider of engineering and contracting services to the[…]

Datamine has announced the acquisition of AssayNet, a full-service provider of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) for mine site and environmental laboratories. Assaynet Inc, Datamine says, offers total data management for mine site lab operations and has developed a world-class, robust and highly scalable solution. Based in Canada, the company was founded in 2000, operates[…]

A “reliable service that augments your eyes underground,” VisionV2X from Maptek it says is a simple proximity detection and awareness solution with an important mission. Maptek™ VisionV2X gives all mine personnel vision underground, enabling them to make better decisions for keeping people and equipment safe. Maptek will officially launch VisionV2X at Austmine2023 in Adelaide on May[…]

Micromine stakeholders recently visited the Prominent Hill mine in South Australia to witness firsthand the mine control and fleet management solution, Micromine Pitram. Prominent Hill is a copper, silver, and gold mine that is part of OZ Minerals, which became part of BHP on May 3, 2023. Prominent Hill produces one of the highest grades[…]

Shareholders of Metso Outotec have approved the Board of Directors’ proposal to change the company name to Metso Corporation, bringing an end to a name that was instated in mid-2020 when the two firms – Metso and Outotec – merged. The change of the parent company name Metso Corporation is effective starting May 4, 2023,[…]