Nevada’s Jerritt Canyon mine criticized for safety violations
The company Veris Gold USA, owner and operator of the Jerritt Canyon mine in Elko County, Nevada, is being the target of hard criticism by the assistant US secretary of labor. Apparently the gold mine has failed to protect its workers after federal inspectors issued more than 60 citations and orders related to health and safety […]
Australian company uses big data to prevent accidents
A Western Australia-based company is showing that the integration of big data in a mining or construction project might help reduce accidents. At least, that’s the goal of a new tech initiative, boosted by Justin Strharsky and his firm Synaptor. The company is using incident logs and other reports generated on large mining and construction sites […]
West Virginia task force wants safer mines with “proximity detection” systems
The installation of “proximity detection” systems is being recommended to the underground coal mines in West Virginia by a state task force. After the approval, the recommendation will now be considered by the state Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety during a meeting that will happen this Thursday (3). The members of the West Virginia […]
Old technology secret can make all the difference in a mine
Mining companies around the world are looking at a new type of product to boost safety levels in their mines and reduce the risk of explosions. No, it’s not a new device: it’s vintage space technology. A new solution to create more resistant computer screens was inspired by the old materials used in space missions. […]
BHP spends $1.5 millions to increase security
Looking to improve the safety levels at its mining sites, BHP is installing the innovative Driver State System with breakthrough eye-tracking technology, developed by the company Seeing Machines, in 110 trucks. The big mining firm decided to invest $1.5 millions in the technology after a positive trial that involved 17 trucks at Mining Area C and Eastern Ridge, […]