How can South Africa’s mines embrace digital transformation? Issue 5 2021 A mining round table hosted by Huawei and The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), featured experts from across the industry sharing some of the latest digital transformation trends.
Mines can create value with effective fire suppression Issue 5 2021 If mining operations can justify the cost requirements of an effective safety system, instead of a minimally viable option, we can create mines that are safe for all workers.
Integrated solutions for mining Issue 5 2021, Secutel Technologies Due to various health and safety acts and regulatory requirements, mines are forced to ensure the well-being of their employees/miners and many mines are turning towards technology to address these challenges.
Kruger National Park upgrades communication system Issue 5 2021 Hytera provided a reliable, cost-effective anti-poaching communication system comprising a multi-site DMR (digital mobile radio) Tier II repeater system and the Smartdispatch application to assist in anti-poaching activities.
End-to-end communication and monitoring Issue 5 2021, Elvey Security Technologies , Infrastructure Pulling together all the elements that are required to ensure uninterrupted inter-personal communication, proactive monitoring of mine assets and equipment and the security of human and material resources requires specialised services.
Collaborative mine security methodologies Issue 5 2021, Bidvest Protea Coin, Integrated Solutions The increasing criminal attacks and high losses experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic and related lockdown periods highlighted the need for an increased focus on and renewal of the methodologies used to secure mines.
Vehicle-to-office connectivity Issue 2 2021, Infrastructure A large coal and heavy minerals mining company in South Africa is rolling out a mine-wide wireless digital connectivity networking solution that interconnects the various employees’ mobile devices to monitoring systems on vehicles, mining equipment and conveyor belts throughout the mine.
An end to complexity and frequent false alarms 1 August 2020, Dallmeier Electronic Southern Africa The right camera technology and the right artificial intelligence (AI) systems provide for smarter perimeter protection with almost no false alarms.
Perimeter security design Issue 6 2020, XtraVision XtraVision offers some tips on designing the right perimeter security solution and selecting the appropriate technology.
Wireless networks ideal for mines Issue 6 2020, MiRO Wireless networks provide reliable and secure communications for mines and other environments where coverage is required over extended areas.
Easing the tension of perimeter security Issue 6 2020 Gallagher has different solutions, both standalone and integrated, for securing the perimeters of mines and most other environments.
Introducing the JUKA 614 Issue 6 2020, Veracitech Providing the best possible image at the lowest health risk in the shortest time, by making use of the smallest footprint at the lowest cost.
Connectivity vital to mines’ IoT success Issue 6 2020 Inmarsat research finds 85% of organisations struggle to access reliable connectivity for IoT projects across their mine sites.
Effectively securing large mines October 2019, Veracitech, Technews Publishing, Dallmeier Electronic Southern Africa , Integrated Solutions The vast areas covered by mining operations present security challenges such as the ability to provide effective perimeter protection and surveillance, while maintaining reliable communications between remote areas and control rooms.
Improving mining safety through technology 1 October 2019, Integrated Solutions There is a strong connection between technology, cybersecurity and the physical safety of mineworkers; the more mining operations automate, the higher the cybersecurity risk.
Enhanced biometric technology for mines 1 October 2019, ZKTeco, Access Control & Identity Management Biometric identification and authentication are currently used at various mines in South Africa and in the SADC region.
Multitude of solutions available for mining operations October 2019, Axis Communications SA, Surveillance Mines need to spend money on security just like all businesses do, and the economies of scale that apply to mining operations make some of the most advanced and expensive technologies somewhat more attainable than in many other applications.
Improving access in mines October 2019, Astra Industrial Innovations , Access Control & Identity Management, Products & Solutions The VP1 controller provides full access control and remote monitoring of intelligent locks without having to wire into a network or install, manage and maintain software.
Perimeter protection in Ghana October 2019, AcoustAlert, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection A gold mine in Ghana has erected a dual fence with AcoustAlert PIDS fence detection on both inner and outer fence lines.
Adding value to mining security October 2019, Cathexis Technologies, Surveillance Cathexis offers users the ability to make key-decisions, based on intelligent information processing and take automated actions.
