Mining numbers: the Internet of the future mining

Digital Mining, including data collection, data transmission and data analysis, is critical to increasing industry productivity. In recent years, digital open platform systems have been developed to implement Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and big data analysis, and to assist in the use of automated vehicles and equipment, all of which have brought positive results for operational efficiency.

However, the mining industry is still in the early stages of implementing these digital platforms. Looking ahead, it is foreseeable that enhanced connectivity will further increase the efficiency of mining operations, and enable remote diagnostics and off-site analysis while helping to improve field safety.

Why is the industry moving towards digital mining?

To remain competitive, mine operators must ensure they use the latest technologies, such as IoT capabilities. After all, improving connectivity is critical to mining and supporting the value chain in the future.

Ari Mäenpää, director of digital services at Normet, explains: "Companies are gradually understanding what they really want and are expanding their digital." "As innovators, the biggest driver for us is connectivity and flexibility; we I don't want every customer to log in every day. "

Through digitalization, mine operators can better control the way mines operate. Data summaries on all machines provide insight into fleet performance, material consumption and maintenance history.

With the need for effective data analysis, digital solutions are constantly evolving. In the mining industry, this will reduce downtime and increase efficiency. Considering the number of market participants and the potential for future development, an open platform that allows system integration is crucial.

"Many companies know that open platforms are essential for digital technology." Mäenpää added.

What is holding back widespread promotion?

As with any industry development, a new generation of standards needs to be established, and training and extensive adjustments are required to reach these standards. Given the variety of options on the market, it has proven difficult to enforce standards and regulations.

"There are multiple participants, and they currently lack standards," Mampa said. "There is a lot of uncertainty."

Normet has developed SmartWeb to improve connectivity, maximize fleet utilization and optimize maintenance and service plans. The solution can be easily integrated with Normet's mining equipment, including spraying and transportation of concrete, loading of explosives, scaling, lifting and installation work.

The system works by collecting data and then transmitting the data over a WLAN or LTE network, or collecting and storing the data on an IoT gateway unit. Before you visualize it on the SmartWeb platform, send it to the cloud or use a custom application for analysis. Operators can then view information such as driving data, safety hazard alerts, fleet reports and service history. Normet follows the best practices of the Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMGG) to implement underground communications and data transfers.

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