TECHNOLOGY
“ AN IOT POWERED CENTRAL SYSTEM CAN PROVIDE BETTER EVACUATION PROCEDURES AND RESCUE OPERATIONS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT ”
Challenges of Mining Industry Mining is a very risky business . Long-held issues are still persistent , such as hearing loss because of high noise levels , lung diseases because of coal dust inhalation , and chemical risks . Further , the risk of breakdown incredibly increases with mines getting deeper . Progressively unusual environments and surface temperatures exacerbate the conditions .
Further , as an ever-increasing number of mines are set up in off-grid areas , it becomes troublesome from a financial outlook to construct permanent power infrastructure to support the mine . That is the reason organisations are peering toward scalable microgrids in mines to satisfy power requirements .
Along with being risky , it adversely affects the environment too . Its unfavourable impact on the climate incorporates erosion , biodiversity loss and contamination of surface water , groundwater and soil .
Besides these , fluctuating commodity costs , declining worldwide demand , rising safety and security risks , etc ., are significant challenges the mining industry faces quite often while expecting to meet mounting expectations of the shareholders . To remain cut-throat , organisations need to become less lean , more grounded and creative . Here , digitalisation plays a significant role by offering new opportunities to expand efficiency and operational excellence .
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