There are a number of other mining tools that are used in both surface and underground mining. Surface level processing mines are used in both types of mining too, and include an array of transport and processing tools.
LIST OF OTHER MINING TOOLS
- Hoppers
- Chutes
- Conveyor belts
- Stackers
- Reclaimers
- Feeders
- Crushers
- MillsĀ
- Screens
- Roasters
- Mixers and agitators
Mining Tools: rugged and ready for hard work
The mining industry is millenia old and even today requires tough equipment that can adapt to complex and challenging environments. With the emergency of digitalization technology, it is becoming increasingly necessary to have laser or LiDAR scans of mines to use as records as well as part of surveying practices.
In underground mines, LiDAR carrying drones such as the Elios 3 are now helping achieve this goal. Drones provide remote access, making it safer to complete inspections without human exposure to risk. They can be used to document old workings as well as survey new mine environments.
With mining being an old industry, it can be slow to adopt new technology. However, we are seeing many locations adopt drone technology as a new kind of mining tool that inspects, surveys, and documents mines as well as mining equipment, streamlining inspections so they are safer, faster, and overall more efficient.
