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Drones vs Traditional Surveying in Mining: Cost, Accuracy, and Safety Compared

miningNET22 hours ago22 hours ago04 mins

Surveying is a foundational activity in mining, underpinning exploration, mine planning, production tracking, and environmental compliance. For decades, traditional ground-based surveying has been the industry standard. However, advances in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology are fundamentally changing how mining companies collect and use spatial data. As mines face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs,…

The Digital Prospector: How AI and Predictive Analytics Are Revolutionizing Mineral Exploration

miningNET2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Global demand for critical minerals, the building blocks of clean energy systems and advanced technologies is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Yet paradoxically, the discovery rate of new, high-quality mineral deposits has been declining for decades. Traditional mineral exploration remains costly, time-consuming, and high-risk, heavily dependent on drilling-intensive campaigns and geological intuition. A fundamental shift…

Autonomous Mining Vehicles: Transforming Efficiency and Safety in African Mining

miningNET3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

Introduction Africa is one of the world’s most mineral-rich continents, hosting vast reserves of gold, copper, iron ore, bauxite, manganese, diamonds, lithium, cobalt, and other critical minerals essential to global industrial growth and the energy transition. From the gold belts of Ghana and Mali to the copper-rich regions of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of…

UAVs in Mining: How Drone Technology Is Transforming Safety, Surveying, and Operational Efficiency

miningNET4 weeks ago4 weeks ago35 mins

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) commonly known as drones are rapidly transforming the global mining industry. Once associated mainly with military and recreational use, UAVs have become indispensable tools for modern mining operations, enabling faster decision-making, improved safety, reduced costs, and stronger environmental compliance. As mining companies accelerate their transition toward Mining 4.0, drones are no…

Mining 4.0 in Ghana: Assessing the Readiness for Artificial Intelligence and Automation

miningNET3 months ago19 mins

Introduction Ghana’s mining industry stands at a crucial crossroads. As the world moves towards digital advancements, Mining 4.0 offers remarkable enhancements in efficiency and safety. This modern approach highlights the importance of incorporating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and extensive data analysis. To fully leverage these innovations, Ghana…