Short interval control (SIC) is a structured system in which data from mining processes are periodically reviewed and action is taken in response to them. This guideline describes a process to increase the speed and likelihood of success during SIC implementation while avoiding common pitfalls....
This is the third part of a guideline suite designed to assist improved communications technology and digital network infrastructure. This part is the core content, providing the reader with an overview of the planning and design recommendations for underground communications development, some of the best practices...
This guideline outlines the recommended practices for using battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in an underground mining environment. It is structured as a specification and can be included in mining companies’ tender documents to mining vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It can also serve as a...
This is the second part of a guideline suite designed to assist improved communications technology and digital network infrastructure underground. It provides scenarios of practical applications in underground mining today and in the near future (e.g. applications for autonomous, semi-autonomous, and remote-control equipment and wireless...
This is the first part of a guideline suite designed to assist improved communication and digital network infrastructure underground. It provides a general overview of the guideline objectives, audience, and mine communications maturity lifecycle diagram. This diagram provides a high-level overview of the services and...
