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 […]
#getStuffDone – Our latest Launches!
We at GroundHog believe in simplifying mine operations and are always looking for ways to increase productivity to help mines get more done without doing more. Our latest set of solutions and programs is another step towards this. GroundHog Telematics Telematics is known as a valuable technology in the mining industry. However, obtaining data from […]
5 benefits of Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) for meeting compliance requirements
Mining companies operate in a highly regulated environment, facing overwhelming compliance requirements to ensure worker safety, environmental protection, and efficient operations. Keeping real-time track of assets, equipment, and personnel is crucial for compliance adherence. This is where Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) come into play, transforming the mining industry by enhancing transparency, safety, and efficiency. Let’s […]
Jobsite Specific Hazard Training
Training is one of the most important things that a company can do to improve its safety and productivity. This is especially true when it comes to employees who are not only new to the company, but also new to an industry like mining. There are really three parts of new employee training, but most […]
Enhancing Efficiency and Safety: Automatic Trip Counting in Open Pit Hauler-Loader Operations
Introduction In the mining industry, the efficient movement of materials is crucial for productivity and safety. Open pit mining operations often involve using Haulers and Loaders to transport materials from source to destination. Ensuring accurate trip counting in these operations is essential for monitoring productivity and maintaining safety standards. There are multiple ways to do […]
Automating Trip Counting in Mines Using Tilt Sensors
The Role of Trip Counting in Mining Mining operations involve transporting materials from excavation sites to processing or storage areas. Accurate trip counting is essential for several reasons: 1. Resource Management: Accurate trip counts help mine operators keep track of the amount of material extracted and transported. This data is crucial for resource planning, production […]
