Ore quality control will be the focus as we discuss High Precision GPS Technology for Ore Grade Control, GroundHog High Precision GPS Technology, and Enhanced Equipment Navigation and Control.
High Precision GPS Technology for Ore Grade Control
In recent years, the mining industry has seen a significant rise in adopting high-precision GPS Technology for Precision Drilling and Digging operations. This innovative approach has revolutionized mining operations, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing safety measures. High-precision GPS is used in drilling and digging to maximize ore recovery and increase productivity safely and sustainably. High-precision GPS technology is primarily used to achieve centimetre-level precision in mining operations. It is used for high-precision drilling and digging when mining in heterogeneous strata where grade control is very important and drilling/digging at ore contacts to be precise. It is used to ensure that drilling and digging are done as per the drill plan and excavation plan to maintain planned drill parameters (burden, spacing, depth and angle of drilling) and excavate as per the planned dig blocks. Ultimately it helps in building benches and ramps as per the mine design. Thus, high-precision GPS technology in drilling and digging equipment helps to maintain designed bench parameters and ensure ore quality control.
GroundHog High Precision GPS Technology
GroundHog uses RTK based High Precision GPS units on Blast Hole Drills, Excavators and Dozers to ensure compliance to mine design parameters with better accuracy for better productivity and safety.
High Precision GPS technology is a cutting-edge technology that provides centimetre-level positioning accuracy in real-time. It works by utilizing a network of reference stations and a base station, combined with advanced algorithms, to deliver unparalleled precision.
Enhanced Equipment Navigation and Control
One of the most significant advantages of High Precision GPS technology in mining is its ability to provide precise equipment navigation and control. By integrating HP GPS technology in drilling and digging equipment, operators gain real-time visibility and accurate positioning information. This empowers them to guide their equipment along designated points with utmost precision, even in challenging terrains or complex ore bodies.
The centimetre-level accuracy of High Precision GPS ensures that drill and digging equipment can follow precise location for drilling and digging at ore contact zones and reduce ore dilution. This not only boosts operational efficiency but also leads to substantial cost savings by minimizing material wastage and reducing rework.
High-precision GPS is used in mining to maximize ore recovery and increase productivity safely and sustainably. High-precision digging is a powerful technique that helps minimize waste extraction and routes material correctly while reducing overall resource consumption. By accurately identifying mineral-rich areas and selectively extracting them, mining operations can optimize their productivity while minimizing their ecological footprint. This targeted approach is essential for maximizing ore recovery and increasing productivity in the mining industry.
Technology plays a critical role in implementing high-precision digging. Providing better and real-time feedback for better mine planning and ensuring better compliance with the plan is the first step in improving productivity. Technologies such as drones provide planners and decision-makers with a better understanding of the terrain.
Highly sophisticated diggers with sensors integrated with high-precision GPS and GIS systems, data analytics, and machine learning help achieve high compliance with the plan during execution. Laser-guided diggers are an asset that provides operators with a detailed 3D terrain model, allowing for accurate measurements and precise location data. This eliminates guesswork and minimizes the risk of human error. High-precision GPS technology is one of the most notable advancements in diggers, redefining precision, and accuracy. With high-precision GPS systems onboard, digger operators can navigate and control the machine with an unprecedented level of accuracy. Satellite signals help pinpoint the digger’s exact location in real-time, integrating that information into the machine and the operator’s tablet for accuracy in digging tasks.
In complex terrains with critical measurements and angles, diggers equipped with high-precision GPS can perform tasks with unmatched accuracy, ensuring that the ore grade dug out aligns perfectly with the plan. This level of high precision improves the quality of the digger’s work, reduces material waste, and costs, and saves time. The operator is also alerted when digging below the bench height, reducing the over digging of waste material below the ore / coal.
In conclusion, High-Precision GPS technology has revolutionized open-pit mining by enhancing ore grade control, equipment navigation, and operational efficiency. With centimetre-level accuracy, it maximizes ore recovery, reduces waste, and cuts costs while maintaining safety and sustainability. GroundHog’s RTK-based GPS units further ensure precision in drilling and digging.
By integrating GPS with advanced tools like drones and machine learning, mining operations achieve better planning and execution, even in complex terrains. This technology marks a major step forward in more precise, sustainable, and efficient mining practices.
