Epiroc has entered a strategic partnership with Hindustan Zinc in India to offer it with the corporate’s Collision Avoidance System.
Hindustan Zinc, a part of Vedanta Group, is India’s solely and the world’s largest built-in zinc producer. The businesses signed a Memorandum of Settlement below which Epiroc will present its Collision Avoidance System to all of Hindustan Zinc’s 5 underground mines, situated throughout the state of Rajasthan in north-western India. The system shall be deployed in phases, starting with the Sindesar Khurd Mine, one of many world’s high 5 silver-producing mines. Within the pilot part, the Collision Avoidance System shall be carried out on 30 low-profile dump vans and 100 pedestrians.
Epiroc’s Collision Avoidance System is OEM-agnostic, that means it really works on any car no matter producer, Epiroc claims.
“Our collaboration with Hindustan Zinc represents a landmark development in mining security know-how,” Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO, mentioned. “The Collision Avoidance System exemplifies how digital innovation delivers proactive danger discount via clever sensing, real-time alerts and autonomous car management. We’re proud to associate with Hindustan Zinc in deploying this adaptable, scalable answer that safeguards personnel whereas enhancing operational resilience. Collectively, we’re establishing a world benchmark for safer, extra environment friendly underground mining operations.”
Arun Misra, CEO and Complete-time Director at Hindustan Zinc Restricted, says: “Strategic metals like zinc, lead and silver are elementary to the clear vitality transition and fashionable applied sciences. Because the world’s largest built-in zinc producer, Hindustan Zinc embraces digital improvements that elevate security whereas enhancing productiveness. The mixing of Epiroc’s Collision Avoidance System at mines will consolidate our dedication to operational excellence and technological management. This initiative will underpin additional enlargement of clever security options throughout our operations, making certain secure, good and sustainable mining.”
Epiroc supplies a variety of digital options that strengthen security and productiveness for mining and building corporations all over the world. Along with collision avoidance, the purposes embody connectivity, automation, mine planning and administration and extra.
