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VIDEO : Thermal equipment inspection via drone
system , we expect to improve our success and velocity in exploration .”
THE HIGHEST SAFETY STANDARDS Health and safety is a huge talking point in the mining sector and it is here where the true value of data and technology really shines .
At its pioneering Peñasquito mine , Kahl explains how Goldcorp is employing digital monitoring systems and Light Detection and Ranging
( LiDAR ) to monitor any potential harmful events or conditions .
Zooming across the skies of its deep open pit , Goldcorp has also tapped into the use of drone technology to monitor its pits , its roads , and more .
On top of this , his team is also exploring collision avoidance technology to help reduce equipment damage and the number of metal on metal contacts .
Working alongside KPMG and Finger Food , Goldcorp is also
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