OT, 4IR and cybercrime Issue 2/3 2023, Technews Publishing, Integrated Solutions, Infrastructure, IoT & Automation The convergence of OT (operational technology) and IT in industrial environments offers numerous and tangible benefits. When 4IR technologies are added to the mix, the sky becomes the proverbial limit.
Reliable power solutions light the way for mining Issue 5 2022, Technews Publishing, Products & Solutions Deloitte notes that energy is one of the biggest expenses for mining companies, constituting approximately 30% of total operating costs.
Energy transition in the mining industry Issue 5 2022, Security Services & Risk Management Mining houses are confronted with the same energy transition as other industries and have an urgent responsibility to transform the way they mine through technological change.
Reliable connectivity remains key for mining Issue 5 2022, Infrastructure Improving operations empowers the mining industry to be more efficient and productive, and it also makes it safer, more cost-effective and more sustainable.
The investment that boosts the bottom line Issue 5 2022 Securiton SecuriHeat d-LIST is a resettable line-type heat detector system comprised of a series of individual hybrid temperature sensor circuits extruded in a robust cable.
Water deluge fire suppression system Issue 5 2022, FS Systems, Editor's Choice, Fire & Safety, Products & Solutions The FS Group custom-designed and installed an electronically actuated water deluge fire suppression system for an underground explosives magazine, ensuring both the safety of miners and operations, as well as regulatory compliance.
Digital transformation in mining a national necessity Issue 5 2022, Axis Communications SA 4IR represents a dramatic shift across all industries in terms of digital transformation and new ways of conducting business.
Have biometrics changed the way mines operate? Issue 5 2022, ZKTeco, Access Control & Identity Management The mining industry continues to improve conditions for mine workers, striving for zero harm, however, innovations which improve worker safety and increase operational efficiency are still needed.
Security platform for safety Issue 5 2022, LD Africa Harsh mining conditions have resulted in the importance of unique security installations. The occurrence of an interruption or failure of production equipment can cause a significant financial loss for ...
Private LTE, the key to a connected mine Issue 5 2022 With key drivers such as automation, mobility and big data analytics, Hytera’s P-LTE solution for intelligent mining can reduce opex, simplify daily operations and ultimately accelerate productivity by creating a connected mining system.
Smart mining with 5G Issue 5 2022 MTN and Huawei are to provide 5G-based ICT solutions for smart mining requirements, including 5G broadband access as well as smart mining solutions like vehicle remote control, IoT and enterprise digital transformation.
Fence monitoring from the cloud Issue 5 2021, Editor's Choice, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Assmang Black Rock Mine boosts security with Devtron’s Circuit Master cloud-based fence monitoring system for round-the-clock communications and security.
Integrating biometrics and operations Issue 5 2021 Time is money in mining operations, so rugged solutions that offer high-throughput, accurate authentication and healthy security measures are essential to the future of mines.
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.
