Mining Minerals & Metals
Mining Minerals & Metals
Underground or surface excavation of valuable minerals & metals and their related technologies as well as logistics encapsulate an entire industry at the world stage. Countries like India, South Africa, Russia & Australia etc are major players in the mining and metals domain. Mining will include metal, coal, crude/shade oil, precious/semi preecious stones and an assortment of various extracts of economic interest.
This domain has existed from prehistoric ages with humans extracting ceramic and stones moving to metals found close to the surface of earth and going deeper for metals and stones with time.
Environment & Safety have been the biggest concern areas for the mining industry across the world. Not only is the industry considered a danger to the ecology but also susceptible to natural disasters related to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Condition Monitoring Few Examples:
- Acoustic Devices for Structural Stability – Used to monitor underground and surface structures, helping to mitigate risks related to collapses and instability.
- Online Vibration Monitoring for Conveyor Belts – Enables real-time detection of issues such as gear tooth damage, bearing failure, and misalignment in extended conveyor systems.
- Diesel Generator Monitoring and Oil Analysis – Essential for assessing engine health and gearbox wear, helping to prevent critical failures in remote or high-demand mining operations.
Test & Measurement – Notable Applications
- Seismic Sensory Systems – Deployed for geological surveys, fault line mapping, and earthquake prediction, supporting both safety and strategic planning.
- iAdept had not had much involvement with this sector due to the poor locational accessibility of the points of action. It does have a vision for future roles as the accessibility imposes.