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Worker health & connectivity
What happens when the underground network disappears?
A MineNet perspective on last-known positions, local procedures and recoverable records.
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Developments worth
understanding.
Mining technology, workforce safety and regulatory developments—with clear source attribution, practical interpretation and links for further reading.
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Personnel tracking & safety
Cap-lamp connectivity and the missing-person response
Booyco’s latest announcement links personnel location records with two-way alert acknowledgement.
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Mining innovation
Autonomous hauling crosses the underground–surface boundary
Epiroc describes 3D LiDAR localisation, mapping and obstacle detection for mine trucks.
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Mining innovation
Connected planning, automation and electrification
Sandvik’s Future of Mining showcase brings digital workflows and equipment technology together.
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Personnel tracking & safety
Why underground proximity detection needs integration
Mixed fleets, communication constraints and human behaviour shape PDS implementation.
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IoT & equipment monitoring
Connected equipment data supports maintenance decisions
An Epiroc customer story explores attachment visibility and proactive maintenance.
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Regulatory updates
Underground personnel location: understanding Regulation 16.7
What the missing-person locator requirement means for device readiness, location records and emergency response.
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