Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of an Underground Miner
In this detailed exploration, we delve into the intricacies of an underground miner’s day, shedding light on the rigorous efforts and challenges they encounter in fulfilling their vital work. Commencement: Preparation and Readiness An underground miner’s day begins in the early hours of the morning, as they meticulously prepare themselves for the arduous day ahead. […]
OSHA’s Crane Operator Requirements
In 2018, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) began enforcing the requirement that all crane operators in the Construction Industry need to be nationally certified. Although this is an OSHA regulation (1926.1400 Subpart CC), many mines also require crane operators working on their property to be certified operators. This has become a best practice […]
Navigating Challenges in Conventional Drilling: A Collective Exploration
At GroundHog, our commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration drives our pursuit of solutions for the unique challenges presented by the drilling process. We extend an invitation to our esteemed customers and industry experts to share insights, fostering a collective approach to finding innovative solutions. Addressing Challenges for Safety, Productivity, and Efficiency Drilling operations inherently […]
GroundHog Paves the Way: Catalyzing a Paradigm Shift in Drilling with High-Precision Solutions
California, USA — GroundHog, a trailblazer in mining technology, proudly announces the launch of its state-of-the-art high-precision solution, setting a new standard for precise drilling in mining operations. Holistic Integration for Streamlined Drilling: GroundHog takes a significant leap by acting as an integrator, bringing together a complete solution to streamline drilling operations. The integration includes […]
MSHA- 2023 LEARNINGS
On December 6th, the Mine Safety and Health Administration held the final quarterly stakeholder’s call of 2023. The quarterly call is a great opportunity to hear a summary of what has happened in mining health and safety for the previous quarter and what MSHA is working on for the upcoming quarter. Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson […]
GroundHog’s Ore Spotter App: Your Ore Routing Maestro Unleashed!
California, USA — GroundHog, a leader in innovative mining solutions, is proud to unveil its latest technological marvel, the Ore Spotter App. Designed to enhance ore routing efficiency in surface mines, this app transforms the role of Ore Spotters by providing real-time instructions to Haul Truck operators. Ore Spotters are crucial in directing Haul Trucks […]
Digging Deeper: Revolutionizing Mining with High-Precision GPS & Telemetry
Diggers are the most essential equipment in an open pit mine. These giants in mining play a key role when it comes to operating efficiency. In recent years, the mining industry has seen a significant rise in adopting high-precision diggers and other technologies that aid high-precision digging. These innovative approaches have revolutionized mining operations, improving […]
Safeguarding Against Silica: A Call to Action for Enhanced Safety Measures in Mining
In March of 1930, a massive construction project began near Gauley Bridge, WV, to drive a 3.8-mile-long tunnel underneath Gauley Mountain to divert the New River to a newly built hydroelectric dam. The hydroelectric dam was built to supply a large steel mill in nearby Alloy, WV, with cheap electricity. The tunnel was completed in […]
Why Mine Digitization Fails (at Some Sites)
Over the past 11 years, we’ve been involved in digitization initiatives for many large mining companies all over the world. I’ll openly acknowledge that these Digitization initiatives fail at several sites. It has gotten to the point where I now have a sixth sense about it – to detect whether a digitization project will succeed […]
How stuff works: RTLS – Underground GPS to track Personnel and Assets in Mines and Tunneling projects for Safety and Efficiency.
Underground mines are like black boxes. Unlike surface mines, where you can have a dispatch tower to visually monitor where all equipment, and potentially all personnel are, in an underground mine, all you typically have is the brass board to know who went underground. And you also rely on the previous shift personnel to accurately […]
