Substance abuse is a security issue 1 May 2016, Security Services & Risk Management Employees entering the mining workplace while under the influence of alcohol or drugs not only pose a health and safety risk, they are typically less productive than their sober colleagues.
Creating a Pan-African CCTV network May 2016, Graphic Image Technologies, Surveillance One of the challenges multinational mining companies face is how to consolidate their security efforts in order to monitor multiple sites in different countries from a central point in bandwidth-constrained environments.
The importance of fire-safe belt systems in mines May 2016, Fire & Safety, Asset Management Despite common misconceptions, fire is a pervasive threat to conveyor belt systems in mines. Conveyor belt fires threaten the lives of anyone onsite and can cause the collapse of the conveyor structural elements.
Taking on illegal mining May 2016, Editor's Choice, Surveillance In their battle against artisanal miners illegally entering their properties and compromising site safety, mines have been unsuccessfully looking out for security solutions that are both reliable and affordable.
Safety and security goes hand in hand May 2016, Spero Sensors & Instruments, Fire & Safety Security systems include and extend to picking the correct fire protection and safety systems and equipment.
Ground-based stationary surveillance system May 2016, Surveillance, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection anoptes Land is a ground-based surveillance system that automatically detects movement and changes in electro-optical (EO) full motion video (FMV) imagery captured by platforms such as stationary vehicles and surveillance towers.
Underground voice and data communications 1 January 2016, Infrastructure Becker has introduced its latest Smartcom VHF leaky feeder system, which ensures dependable underground communications. This system has advanced features for reliability, flexibility and low maintenance requirements.
Using technology to increase mine health and safety June 2015, Leaderware There has been increasing pressure on mining operations to focus on the safety and security of their personnel. This is especially pertinent to underground operations, but is also applicable where processing of minerals and ore takes place.
Security needs to step into the modern era June 2015, Xone Integrated Security The effective use of technology and incident management systems in a command and control scenario on mines can improve safety, operational performance and even prevent labour unrest.
IP delivers more than images June 2015, Milestone Systems Many of the world’s mines are improving operations by migrating from analogue to more sophisticated digital video surveillance systems.
Taking HD video surveillance to the extremes June 2015, Bosch Building Technologies Bosch MIC IP 7000 HD family goes IP – capturing relevant details in the harshest environments 24/7.
Integration enhances efficiency June 2015, Surveillance The power of integration is realised at Kolomela Mine with operational productivity and safety maximised by integrating access control with various business systems.
Mining integration 1 June 2015, Johnson Controls - (Tyco Security Products) Martin van der Westhuizen, business development manager at Tyco Integrated Fire & Security comments on the value of integrated security solutions on mines.
Surveillance management for mining 1 June 2015, Cathexis Technologies From small incidents of theft to sophisticated illegal mining syndicates and even the threat of violence during labour unrest. The local mining sector requires a strategic, well implemented and seamlessly integrated risk management plan.
Mine tightens security with Johnson Controls 1 June 2015, Johnson Controls One of the world’s largest producers of platinum group metals has worked with Johnson Controls to develop, pilot and implement Johnson Controls’ P2000 X-ray software control integration.
Mining sector adopts multi-tiered security approach June 2014, Technews Publishing In varying degrees of sophistication and integration, mining houses are tackling the various security risks head on with a combination of technologies and methodologies.
How can the mining sector protect its reputation? 1 June 2014 Can technology be used to assist in changing the course of mining in Africa? Sustainability and transparency. These are now the watchwords that underpin debate within mining.
Using intelligent imaging systems for mine security and safety June 2014 Traditional surveillance monitors small areas, but in order to practice effective prevention one needs as much time as possible to warn for possible dangers. A new wide area scanning system has been developed capable of monitoring large areas.
