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The AI Revolution in Mining: Opportunities and Risks

How important is AI to the mining industry. 66% of mining companies are using AI in 2022, up from 57% in 2021, according to the latest survey from Axora. of the 160 decision makers in the mining industry surveyed, agreed technology and innovation is/are critical to their organisation's survival.

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Global forces shaping the future of mining and how to …

One approach is to look at risk and issues not in isolation, but to consider how they manifest themselves as forces shaping the future of the mining industry. Whereas risks vary from year to year (evidenced by the emergence of infectious diseases as one of the Forum's top risks in a matter of months), forces endure over a longer timeframe.

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Safety Risk Assessment and Risk Prediction in Underground …

The mining industry exists with hazardous operations and arduous work environment that involve potential safety, environmental, and health risk to the miners. For the mining industry to be successful besides meeting the production requirement, it is also important to consider the safety and health of the workers as a prime concern.

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Review A review of sustainable mining and resource management

Additionally, because the development of the sustainable mining concept is industry driven, searches were performed for published standards and legislation in areas beyond peer-reviewed publications. Of these industry or governmental initiatives, North-American-focused as well as global results were included.

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Risk Assessment Methods in Mining Industry—A …

Recently, there has been a growing interest in the mining industry in issues related to risk assessment and management, which is confirmed by a significant number of publications and reports devoted to these problems. However, theoretical and application studies have indicated that risk in mining should be analyzed not only in the human factor aspect, but …

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(PDF) An Internet of Things-Based Mining Worker Safety …

the safety of the people who works in a mining industry and also to control and adapt the changes in the mining environment [ 1 ]. In 2016, Behr et al. designed a

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Mining History: How did safety evolve over time?

Safety is now a critical aspect of the operations, deeply ingrained in the industry's culture and governed by strict regulations. This whitepaper aims to explore the evolution of safety measures in the mining industry. We will look at early practices, technological advancements, and the implementation of safety procedures that have reduced risks.

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Mining Safety: A Comprehensive Guide | SafetyCulture

Importance of Mining Safety. Mining is the foundation of many industries, providing vital raw materials for manufacturing goods, energy, and infrastructure. The modern …

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Today's mining news updates from around the world

The evolution of video monitoring in mining Thursday 10 October 2024 10:00. Heidi Schmidt, Opticom Tech, explores the future of video monitoring in the mining industry, including advancements in high-resolution cameras, real-time streaming, and industrial systems designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

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Mining PPE and Mine Safety: Protecting the Backbone of Industry

The mining industry's commitment to safety has never been stronger, with PPE at the heart of this mission. By staying informed about the latest advancements in protective gear, adhering to safety protocols, and prioritising regular training, miners and mining companies can continue to mitigate the risks associated with this challenging ...

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Correlational analysis of occupational accidents and the safety

Coal mine safety policy information used in this study comes from the National Database of Laws and Regulation, the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China (State ...

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The Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR) is an office within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) tasked with developing …

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Managing occupational health and safety in the mining industry

The mining industry is a high health risk occupation. Companies should implement occupational health and safety management (OHSM) rules and regulations. These companies face a rapidly booming mining sector and need the help of OHSM to achieve business goals. Being aware of the influential factors on the OHSM is needed to reduce work …

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Global evolutional trend of safety in coal mining …

to have a holistic view of the literature on the coal mine safety industry for several reasons, including (1) organiz-ing and to coordinate the literature on safety technologies in the coal mining industry; (2) exploring methodological approaches addressed in …

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The state of health and safety in South Africa's mining industry

The mining industry's health and safety performance in 2022 showed a marked reduction to below 2019's 51 lost lives, which was the lowest on record. Provisional statistics indicate that 49 employees lost their lives in 2022, compared to 74 in 2021.

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Improving Workers' Safety and Health in the …

African mining and quarrying industry, cowoker safety and health support have a direct relationship with safety and health performance compared with the influence of leader safety support and safety and health communication (Moyo, Zungu, Kgalamono, & Mwila, 2014). Accidents rarely happen promptly; near-miss events usually build up

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Mining Employees Safety and the Application of …

Data Extraction. The following (Table 2) summarizes the causes of safety issues, environmental factors, and technology reported in each study: design of each study, methodology used to analyze data, the sample size, and the findings were identified in detail.The variables reported as causes of or contributory factors to safety issues and environmental factors in …

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Barriers and enablers of technology adoption in the mining industry

Mining is a complex endeavour as it consists of extraction, processing and transportation of minerals from mining sites to the marketplace (Muduli et al., 2013).Mining operations are capital-intensive and often undertaken in geographically remote and isolated areas (cf. Hall, 2017), generating a substantial direct and indirect impact on communities and the …

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Right culture takes safety performance to next level

In the mining sector's ongoing quest for zero harm, Murray & Roberts Cementation has shown that a culture of safety is critical to meeting this target – over and above the progress made in ...

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Workplace Safety: Top 10 Risks in the Mining …

4. Explosions and Fires. The use of explosives and flammable materials in mining operations increases the risk of explosions and fires. Implementing strict storage and handling protocols, conducting regular safety …

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Discover Mining Safety Rules and Regulations

Mining safety rules and regulations refer to the set of guidelines and standards put in place to prevent accidents, ensure the safety of miners, and protect the environment from the industry's adverse effects. Everyone …

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The Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR) is an office within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) tasked with developing knowledge and technology advances for ensuring the well-being of mine workers. ... Application of prevention through design for hearing loss in the mining industry. J of Safety Res ...

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Enhancing Workplace Safety Culture in the Mining Industry …

The paper concerns organisational safety culture and how it may be applied to reduce employee accidents in the mining industry in Ghana. A sample of 340 managerial workers of three mining companies in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality was selected using the simple random sampling technique. Data for the study was gathered using a survey …

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(PDF) A Smart Helmet for Worker Safety in Mining Industry …

The proposed work tells about safety helmet which is used to avoid the accidents which will cause in the work space with a low-cost sensor. This helmet will help in maintaining the safety of ...

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Research trends in mining accidents study: A systematic literature

Mining is well known as a high-risk industry with high accident rates. However, there is a scarcity of material that aims to investigate and understand the research trends in mining accidents and ...

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What occupational risk factors significantly affect miners' …

Introduction: The workplace's health hazard remains a significant concern to workers in the mining industry, where miners are continually exposed to various kinds of …

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Workplace Safety: Top 10 Risks in the Mining Industry

In this article, we will explore the top 10 safety risks for the mining industry and provide strategic insights on how to mitigate these effectively. 1. Chemical Hazards. Mining operations often involve exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as …

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Occupational Accidents in the Mining Industry—A Short …

The mining industry is a vital economic sector, comprising the utilisation of coal, metal, and non-metal minerals [].However, historically, mining has also been one of the most hazardous working environments in many countries around the world [1,2,3].For instance, coal mining operations have the highest machine-related accident rates and the highest number of …

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Mining industry in South Africa

Coal mining in South Africa began around the same time as gold mining and is one of the country's most valuable commodities, accounting for 26 percent of mineral mining revenue in 2023.

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Improving Mine Safety and Health

CORESafety®: Committed to Excellence in Mining Safety is an initiative developed and led by the members of the National Mining Association to achieve an aggressive safety goal of eliminating fatalities and reducing mining's injury rate by 50 percent over the next five years through implementation of safety and health management systems. Today's …

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