Remote monitoring benefits October 2018, Verifier, Surveillance Security in the mining sector is having to evolve as criminals get smarter and more brazen in their tactics.
Measurable policies and multi-layered approach hit the mother lode October 2017, Editor's Choice, Integrated Solutions Securing mines is often a logistical nightmare as threats from common thieves to illegal miners are added to the inherent safety and security risks synonymous with mine complexes.
PDS for Sasol coal mines October 2017, Editor's Choice, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Asset Management Monitech Mining Monitoring Systems was recently commissioned to supply and install a proximity detection system to a number of Sasol Mining’s underground operations.
Secure mining with integrated solutions October 2017, Forbatt SA, Integrated Solutions Securing a mine is a vast undertaking requiring one to use almost every security technology and process if you are to get it right.
Enabling secure and efficient mining October 2017, Gallagher, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Security Services & Risk Management Mining is a high-value industry with long-term return on investment. Initial capital investment is substantial and it can take years from exploration to market-ready product.
Security is about people October 2017, Access Control & Identity Management In the mining sector, high value assets, sensitive equipment and a hazardous work environment make meeting workplace rules and policy requirements pivotal to safety and security.
Integrated mining surveillance October 2017, Cathexis Technologies, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions Gus Brecher, MD of Cathexis Africa and business development director of Cathexis Technologies, offers some insight into the challenges that securing mining operations poses.
More than physical intrusion October 2017, Information Security Mining and manufacturing sectors are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber attack. This is highlighted in Dimension Data’s Global Threat Intelligence Report for 2017.
X-ray designed for purpose October 2017, Security Services & Risk Management, Products & Solutions X-ray security systems have been available for many years, but are now ready to offer more sophisticated solutions than ever before.
Mining fire protection August 2017, Fire & Safety Recent tests conducted by Sasol and I-CAT have proven conclusively that dry chemical powder extinguishers are ineffective against rubber fires and conveyor belt and tyre fires.
Partnership to streamline metallurgical security risk management in mines June 2017, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management, Training & Education GC Consultancy Services and Crest Advisory Africa have announced a partnership designed to improve the risk management processes of the security metallurgical standards in mines.
Fire system 2,6 km underground February 2017, Spero Sensors & Instruments, Fire & Safety Sperosens was recently tasked to design, supply, deliver, install and commission conveyor fire suppression systems on a South African gold mine.
A multi-pronged approach to security May 2016, Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management More mines are beginning to see security as an investment rather than simply a cost centre.
Conveyor belt fire detection May 2016, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, Fire & Safety Technoswitch Fire Detection discusses detecting and dealing with fires on conveyor belts in mines.
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.
