To keep an underground mine safe and productive, it is vital that the geological environment within the mine is monitored on an ongoing basis. This is done by deploying geotechnical and other monitoring instruments, as required, throughout the mine. Of course, for the status of the mine to be monitored properly, the data produced by the instruments must be collected and...
Mesh-type wireless monitoring networks are the most efficient way to collect data inside and around many different types of mines. Networks based on Mine Design Technologies RTU wireless nodes, coupled with Ethernet gateways and interpreted by custom software suites like MDT’s MineMonitor and MineHop web interface, are your best option for the following, and other, reasons: Easy Installation and Rapid Deployment....
Mining in an environment where there are significant water reserves, or the ground is simply very damp, adds more complexity to an already challenging activity. In order to minimise the risk of mining operations being disrupted, and possibly made unsafe, by flooding or large changes in water levels, it is necessary to monitor this water. Piezometers and other hydrology measurement instruments...
In order to effectively manage safety and productivity in a modern mine, it is vital that ground and water movement are continually monitored. In order to do this, geotechnical and hydrology monitoring instruments are placed at various locations in and around the mine. In some mines, data is then collected manually by mine personnel who move from instrument to instrument, writing...
As mines become larger, deeper and operate at a faster pace than in the past, accurate monitoring becomes increasingly important. Collecting data from a range of geotechnical instruments that are often spread over a wide geographical area can be a challenge, especially if the data collection has to be performed manually. In order to increase efficiency and to have data available quickly...
For the second year in a row, Mine Design Technologies will be attending the Second International Course on Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring in the middle of the year. The course is being organized by NHAZCA (Natural Hazards Control and Assessment), a spin-off company of the “Sapienza” University of Rome, and will be held in Poppi, Tuscany (Italy) from 4-6 June 2015. This...
This year’s CIM (Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum) Convention is almost here. For those who don’t already know, the convention will be held in Montréal (Quebec, Canada) from 10-13 May 2015. This convention features presentations by some of the top thought leaders in the industry, paired with interesting workshops. A lot of useful information will be shared, and the...
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MDT and Newtrax have released yet another RTU for the MineHop network that now supports up to 4 Measurand Shape-Accel-Arrays on one battery-powered box. The SAAF instrument is designed for monitoring deformation and vibration in the field, as well as tunnel deformation monitoring. Contact us for more details!
Having partnerships with some of the most advanced real-time technology producers in the mining industry, RAMJACK is uniquely positioned in Sub-Saharan Africa to be able to solve many of the most critical technology challenges in the mining industry. Real-time monitoring is our specialty and our flagship products from Newtrax, Mine Design Technologies and Salistera make it all possible. Combining the...
