Mining Magazine February 2020 | Page 21

True digitalization of underground mining

With new innovative technology Mobilaris Mining & Civil Engineering takes digitalization of mining operations to the next level . So far , the result has been double digit productivity increases , higher efficiency and increased safety for the mining industry .
Many mining companies around the world are facing daily challenges that make the mining operations unpredictable , resulting in a waste of valuable time and inefficient use of machines , assets and equipment . During a normal shift , there are many obstacles that can cause differences between planning and reality , for example machine breakdowns and people taking the wrong decisions due to lack of information .
“ We help mining companies to become aware of what is going on in the mine , right here and now . Every day , all the time . This information makes it possible to take control over the operations and the resources . With our digital solutions people can act upon what is happening in real-time and make the right decision faster . We offer tools for new , more efficient , ways of working ”, says Mikael Nyström , CEO Mobilaris Mining & Civil Engineering .
Mobilaris Onboard ™ A disruptive innovation
The latest product from the Swedish company is Mobilaris Onboard , a unique product that runs on a standard tablet mounted in a vehicle . Just like with a GPS car navigator , Mobilaris Onboard™ makes it easy for anyone underground to navigate to a location or to a moving asset without any specific knowledge about the mine . Without any dedicated infrastructure for positioning needed . both empower people by increased transparency , increase productivity by less traffic congestions and a safer work environment ”, says Hans Wahlquist , VP Business Development and Strategic Product Management at Mobilaris .”
When every second counts
In the case of a stressful situation like a fire or a collapse that requires evacuation of the mine , time is of essence . Rescue personnel and evacuation leaders need to have the best tools available to ensure that the evacuation is done as quickly as possible and according to defined procedures . With Mobilaris Emergency Support , rescue personnel have access to real-time information on where in the mine people are located – knowing who is safe and who is not . Studies show that with these tools in hand , the time to evacuate people in danger is dramatically reduced .
In partnership with Hindustan Zinc Ltd
Hindustan Zinc Ltd has partnered up with Mobilaris Mining & Civil Engineering to digitalize the Rampura Agucha mine , their flagship of mining operations .
“ We feel honored that Hindustan Zinc has chosen us as a partner for modernizing their mine operation even further . We will provide solutions for smooth and seamless operations that defines new , more efficient , ways of working “, Says Mikael Nyström , CEO Mobilaris Mining & Civil Engineering .
The partnership includes solutions for situational awareness designed to visualize and support the mining operations in all its complexity , in real-time . By implementing superior real-time 3D visualization with information from various systems and sensors , Hindustan Zinc will have the tools for superior control and planning of their mining operations .
Hindustan Zinc Ltd will also be among the first customers worldwide to implement the new disruptive product Mobilaris Onboard™ , for navigation underground and a smoother traffic flow .
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“ We are confident that Mobilaris Onboard™ will cause a paradigm shift in the underground mining industry . It makes every miner aware of the whole real-time situation in the mine and enables a set of unique tools that will