Tag: underground mines

GroundHog launches app for mining construction crews

NAM Staff

California technology provider GroundHog has launched its newest application, GroundHog Construction Crews, designed specifically for construction crews working in underground mines. The new app streamlines communication and collaboration by allowing crew members in construction, electrical and I&T to access real-time information about work items on their pass-down sheets (also called PLODs in Australia) for a number of actions, such as…

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Thinking Water

Jonathan Rowland

North American Mining talks to two experts about the principles, challenges and opportunities of water management in underground mines.  By Jonathan Rowland Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies are now playing a much more significant role in the life of businesses. Traditionally, these have tended to place heavy emphasis on climate change and the need to reduce carbon emissions. While…

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MSHA announces pillar collapse initiative

NAM Staff

In November, MSHA announced a pillar collapse program that has spotlighted limestone mines but could also have an impact on other commodity operations. The agency noted that, since October 2020, four massive pillar collapses have occurred in limestone mines. Each was accompanied by a powerful air blast and the formation of a large surface sinkhole.   Fortunately, no injuries were reported…

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Virtual reality hazard awareness training program developed

NAM Staff

Underground and surface mines can be hazardous places, so when it comes to safety training in the mining profession, the old saying “practice makes perfect” holds true. To improve hazard safety instruction, a team at South Dakota Mines has spent the past year developing a virtual reality (VR) training module that mimics a mining environment.

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