Advanced technologies are being introduced at the Kekura field to improve production efficiency. Highland Gold is testing digital rock crushing analysis systems and high-precision excavator positioning to reduce waste and costs.
At the Kekura deposit, developed by Highland Gold, innovative solutions have begun to be used to optimize mining operations. One of the key innovations is an automated system for assessing fragmentation of rock mass after explosions. It works based on neural networks and computer vision, instantly analyzing the size of rock fragments. This allows you to quickly adjust the parameters of blasting operations, achieving optimal crushing and reducing the costs of further processing.
Another technology being implemented at Kekura is a high-precision excavator bucket positioning system. A 3D model of the face is displayed on the operator’s monitor, which helps to select ore more accurately and minimize losses. This reduces dilution – the mixing of ore with waste rock, which has a positive effect on the economics of the project.
The Kekura deposit is located in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, 120 km from Bilibino and 250 km from the Klen deposit. The introduction of modern technologies allows the company to increase production efficiency even in difficult climatic conditions.
The new solutions being tested at Kekura demonstrate how digitalization is changing the mining industry. Automation of control and production processes not only speeds up work, but also makes it more cost-effective.
Source: zolteh.ru
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