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Digital Transformation in the Mining Industry – Next Level mining
Like all industries, the mining industry must face the challenges of digitalization. Today, automation and software already play an important role in controlling the variability of deposits and commodity price fluctuations. This trend will rapidly further accelerate with the digital transformation since the mining industry still has a lower level…
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The Digital Mine – Transparency in Operational Management for a Higher Level of Efficiency and Effectiveness
Mine operators have been facing enormous cost pressure caused by low prices for raw materials and challenging political para-meters for some time now. A growing demand for cost reduction, increased efficiency, and minimization of maintenance efforts are some of the logical consequences. In order to meet these requirements, extensive optimization…
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Smart Mining Creates New Openings in the Global Commodities Market
The general fall in prices and high degree of volatility in the commodities market are now having a major impact on the viability and strategic focus of raw materials companies and machine manufacturers. Irrespective of whether the situation is set to continue long term or undergo a complete change of…
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Development of an Underground Positioning System Based on the Ultra-Wideband Radio Technology
For the automation of underground mobile equipment in the scope of the Mining 4.0 initiative, it is necessary to have precise and continuous position information of that very mobile equipment. Different indoor positioning systems are available these days. However, not every system is suitable for use in underground mining operations.…
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Securing the Long-term Supply of Raw Materials – Protection on Corporate Level
This paper provides an overview of methods to secure long-term supply of raw materials, potentially applicable on corporate level. The feasibility of the methods was investigated with regard to strategic metals. In addition to the general applicability of the instruments, the limits of the implementation on corporate level have been…
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A Major Step Forward for VISION ZERO
Implementing VISION ZERO means exchanging ideas beyond national boundaries. This was the guiding principle for the first VISION ZERO Europe Conference (VIZE) that was held in Bochum/Germany from 7th to 9th September 2016. The debut event proved to be such a success that it has laid the foundations for a…
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Requirements Related to Renewable Energy Solutions for the Mining Sector
Renewable power options are fairly new to the mining sector and are now just at the beginning of the scaling stage. However, they have gained a lot of momentum in recent years and an increasing number of projects are being realized across the globe and in various climate zones. Nonetheless,…
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Technology, Processes and People: a Simple Recipe for the Successful Integration and Operation of Wind Turbines in Off-Grid Mining Operations
ENERCON GmbH, Aurich/Germany, is a privately-owned manufacturer, constructor and operator of high-performance wind turbines. The company is built on values such as innovation, quality and entrepreneurship; all of which help achieve the goal of providing renewable energy to the world – wherever the need for energy may be. With this…
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The Cost Savings Potential of Solar Power and Battery Storage for Mining Companies, Taking the Example of the DeGrussa Solar-Diesel Hybrid Off-Grid Project in Australia
In many countries, the cost of solar power is already at about the same level as the cost of power from coal-fired power stations. Especially in comparison with existing diesel power stations, solar power has been able to develop its cost advantages to the full as a result of the…
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Sun Instead of Diesel: The Largest PV Diesel Hybrid System in South Africa Supplies a Chrome Ore Mine
Electricity generated from photovoltaic (PV) systems can mean a great deal to mining industries who either have limited or no grid access at all. For companies that rely on a diesel power supply, a PV plant can reduce fuel consumption and thus operating expenditures dramatically. Grid connected facilities could also…
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