Remote control your mine: Productivity challenges are increasing investment in remote mining solutions

摘要

INVESTMENT in remote mining technology has reached a tipping point. "What was once talked about as a future trend is now a tangible reality with remote solutions used daily for many mines. And whether it's solutions for monitoring the safety of miners or energy management services that deliver realtime intelligence to managers anywhere in the world, investment isn't about to slow down. In the months ahead, expect investment in remote monitoring solutions to be higher than ever. At this year's AIMEX conference, we surveyed the views of delegates and found almost a third of those we spoke to are planning on upping their investment in remote mining technology over the next twelve months. So what's driving this trend and is it something that's unique to Australia? On the latter point, to some extent the answer is yes.