Mining success depends on the seamless integration of long-term strategies and short-term execution. While long-term planning lays the foundation for the overall direction of a mine, short-term scheduling ensures that daily activities contribute to achieving those strategic goals. In this blog, we explore how to bridge the gap between these two essential components of mine operations. … Read More
Author Archives: Sameer Sripada
2025: A Year to Prioritize Workplace Safety
Workplace safety in mining has come a long way, but 2025 is off to a troubling start. With six fatalities recorded in just over a month, we are seeing a recurrence of preventable accidents tied to known hazards. This article explores the history of mining fatalities, the regulations that have shaped modern safety practices, and why we must act now to stop this dangerous trend. The risks are understood, and the solutions exist—it’s time to ensure every miner goes home safe. … Read More
The Art of Short-Term Scheduling in Mine Operations
When most people think about the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), they envision an inspector arriving at a mine site to conduct an inspection and issue citations. Unfortunately, this is the only way many miners interact with MSHA. While MSHA is mandated by law to regularly inspect mines, it’s important to take a step back and understand why MSHA exists in the first place. … Read More
MSHA Doesn’t Just Write Tickets
When most people think about the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), they envision an inspector arriving at a mine site to conduct an inspection and issue citations. Unfortunately, this is the only way many miners interact with MSHA. While MSHA is mandated by law to regularly inspect mines, it’s important to take a step back and understand why MSHA exists in the first place. … Read More
Increasing Mining Production through Workflow Optimization
Workflow optimization with GroundHog FMS enables mining companies to streamline processes and achieve higher output by identifying areas of inefficiency and automating routine tasks. … Read More
Reducing Downtime in Mining with Predictive Maintenance
Pre-shift inspections are integral to ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of mining operations. These inspections verify that machinery and equipment are in working order, and they help identify issues before production begins, minimizing risk and reducing the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns during critical hours. … Read More
How Mining Automation Is Redefining Operational Safety
Automation technology offers innovative solutions to improve safety standards, reducing the need for human labor in high-risk tasks. With systems like GroundHog FMS, Geofences, RTLS and Sensor-based Monitoring, mining companies can harness automation to create safer environments, minimize human error, and ensure more consistent operations. … Read More
Leveraging Real-Time Data for Accurate Decision-Making in Mining
Pre-shift inspections are integral to ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of mining operations. These inspections verify that machinery and equipment are in working order, and they help identify issues before production begins, minimizing risk and reducing the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns during critical hours. … Read More
Pre-Shift Inspections: A Key Step in Mining Safety and Efficiency
Pre-shift inspections are integral to ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of mining operations. These inspections verify that machinery and equipment are in working order, and they help identify issues before production begins, minimizing risk and reducing the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns during critical hours. … Read More
Customized Alerts and Notifications: A Game Changer for Mining Operations
Customized Alerts and Notifications: A Game Changer for Mining Operations … Read More