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MineSense: Unearthing smarter mining practices with tech
Until very recently the process of metal mining was characterized by a lack of visibility and only after the lengthy, costly, and resource-intensive process of extracting, processing, and refining material from the earth would that material’s true value be confirmed. But MineSense is eliminating this lack of visibility and disrupting the mining industry while they’re…
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Take control of your water
Water is the lifeblood of our planet, and a resource essential to minerals processing which must be used conservatively. Mine operators must be conscious of their water use, as well as innovative in how they re-use and handle water. This week’s Blog takes a look at the efforts of Weir Minerals and the strategies and…
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Who’s watching when you aren’t? AI-powered machine vision – enhancing remote monitoring and real-time pipeline leak detection in metals mining
An undetected pipeline leak has the potential to endanger workers, damage local ecosystems beyond rehabilitation, contaminate drinking water supply, and leave community livelihoods in ruins, as well as cost mining companies millions of dollars in damages. This week’s Blog takes a look at Canadian software company, IntelliView Technologies, whose innovation takes video and image analysis…