Archives: Mine ventilation

As IM’s annual review of ventilation advances goes to the printer comes news of RPMGlobal (RPM) entering into a software integration partnership with Chasm Consulting to enable RPM and Chasm to further develop an integration between the industry leading Chasm mine ventilation software Ventsim™, with RPM’s underground software solutions. RPM’s underground software solutions provide a[…]

Scott Safety, a global leader in innovative personal protective equipment and safety devices, has introduced the Protégé SG, a versatile new reusable single gas monitor that is configurable to detect 13 different gases. “The Protégé SG is a truly universal portable gas detector with advanced features, such as smart plug and play sensors and a[…]

On June 8, the official opening of the International Centre of Excellence on Coal Mine Methane will open officially in Poland at the International Congress Center in Katowice. The International Centre of Excellence brings together experts seeking to innovate methods of capturing and utilising coal mine methane, with a special focus on miners’ safety, environmental protection,[…]

On May 9, 2017, FAMUR SA submitted an offer for the purchase of 65.8% of shares in Kopex SA to the TDJ. FAMUR stated: “The acquisition of Kopex is a breakthrough in the development of the FAMUR Group. It is also a very important step in the process related to the consolidation of domestic manufacturers[…]

Through a combined effort, Kitware and Newmont Mining Corp visualized ongoing expansion of the Tanami mine in virtual reality (VR). For the work, Kitware added functionality to ParaView, its open-source software solution for high-performance computing (HPC). “We teamed up with Newmont geologists to not only model the existing underground development of the Tanami mine but[…]

The BBE Group, specialists in mine ventilation, refrigeration and energy optimisation engineering, recently established a new automation division to extend its services. BBE Automation primarily supports the Group’s consulting services and turnkey projects, but also provides automation and electrical services to mining and process plants in all commodities. Launched in November 2016, BBE Automation comprises[…]

Ventsim™ 4.8 is the latest and most powerful release of the best-selling Ventsim mine ventilation simulation software. The developer Chasm Consulting says it “is a significant upgrade and includes many new features and improvements to help you build better models, create more accurate simulations and save time and money.” New features of Ventsim™ 4.8 include:[…]