Dig Deeper, Smarter, Greener
Exploring a Smart Mine’s Lifecycle
Did you know that mining is the backbone of human civilization? From ancient civilizations extracting precious metals to modern societies relying on minerals for energy, infrastructure and technology, mining provides essential resources that fuel economic growth and development.
To unlock its full potential responsibly, mines are working hard to optimize their workflows, which are often quite complex.
Hexagon's intelligent solutions make mining operations more efficient. By bringing together planning, operations, safety, and sustainability, our technologies are making Mines Intelligent from the very beginning to the end of their lifecycle.
Life of a mine
Let’s explore the life of a mine and see how data from connected mining workflows maximize the value of safety, sustainability and profitability at a mine site.
Evaluation, Planning & Design
3D modeling and visualization technology connects surveyors, geologists, and engineers throughout the mining lifecycle. It enhances data flow, enabling miners to accurately calculate reserves, plan drilling, prevent collisions, and address safety hazards.
Drill & Blast
Drill and blast solutions maximize ore yield by ensuring precise drill holes and blast design, factoring in geology and geometry. Machine-guided drills, fragmentation analysis, and blast monitoring help minimize loss, reduce dilution, and provide insights for the next blast pattern.
Load & Haul
Fleet management, machine guidance, and equipment health solutions provide real-time insights enabling effective tracking and monitoring of machines and miners above and below ground.
Safety
Collision avoidance, operator alertness, and slope monitoring solutions enable mine managers to monitor safety trends and prevent accidents by identifying risks in real time.
3D Survey & Monitoring
Scanning, photogrammetry, and drones are improving the accuracy of mine surveying and monitoring. Combined with visualization tools, they process millions of data points, improving decision-making and operational safety.
Reclamation
Advanced algorithms combined with 3D visualization and scheduling tools help create efficient waste dump designs and optimize cut sequencing, promoting responsible resource use, minimizing environmental impact, and enhancing sustainability.
From 3D modelling and autonomous drilling to real-time fleet management and precise monitoring, intelligent solutions are enabling mines to operate more efficiently than ever.
By optimizing every stage of the mining lifecycle miners are maximizing resource yield while paving the way for a greener, more responsible industry.
This is the future of Mining; this is Hexagon’s Intelligence of Things.
Watch Rahul Dawda, Executive Manager, Mining, talk about Hexagon's Intelligence for Mining.
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