Grue & Bleen Technologies
Industries / Mining

Connected intelligence
for modern mining.

Exploring sensor-based and connected technologies for open and closed mining environments, including human and vehicle tracking and approaches for operational visibility across distributed mining sites.

LoRa-Based TrackingHuman TrackingVehicle TrackingOpen MiningClosed MiningIoT

Connected Mining

IoT

R&D
Mining EnvironmentExploring
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Track

Human

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Track

Vehicle

RF

Transport

LoRa

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Environment

Open / Closed

HUMAN · VEHICLE · LoRa · IoT
Mining Environment

Connect people,
vehicles, and environments.

Mining environments create distributed operational conditions where visibility across workers, vehicles, sensors and communication infrastructure can become increasingly important.

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PEOPLE
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Human Tracking

Exploring connected approaches for tracking workers across distributed mining environments.

HUMANTRACKINGCONNECTED
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02
MOBILITY
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Vehicle Tracking

Exploring technology for understanding movement and location of vehicles operating across mining environments.

VEHICLELOCATIONMONITORING
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03
ENVIRONMENT
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Connected Mining

Exploring sensor and communication technologies across open and closed mining environments.

OPENCLOSEDIoT
PEOPLE · VEHICLES · ENVIRONMENTMINING / CONNECTED ENVIRONMENT
Mining Challenge

Mining environments demand connected visibility.

The technology direction focuses on understanding people, vehicles and operational environments across distributed mining sites, while exploring appropriate communication and sensing approaches.

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Worker Visibility

Understanding worker location and visibility across distributed mining environments.

02

Vehicle Movement

Understanding the movement of vehicles across open and closed operating areas.

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Distributed Operations

Working across environments where operational systems and physical locations are distributed.

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Communication

Exploring communication approaches suitable for different mining conditions.

Technology Exploration

From connected sensing to operational visibility.

Our technology exploration connects tracking, sensing and communication concepts into a broader pathway for mining visibility.

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SOURCE

People & Vehicles

Physical entities within the mining environment.

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SENSE

Sensors

Connected sensing and tracking technologies.

03
TRANSPORT

LoRa Connectivity

Exploring LoRa-based data transportation approaches.

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VISIBILITY

Data & Monitoring

Exploring how connected data can support operational visibility.

PERSON · VEHICLE · SENSOR · DATACONNECTED MINING / R&D
Mining Technology Areas

Connected technology for mining environments.

A focused set of technology areas being explored around connected mining, sensing, tracking and data transportation.

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TRACKING
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Human Tracking

Exploring technology for worker tracking and visibility across mining environments.

MINING / TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION
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02
TRACKING
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Vehicle Tracking

Exploring connected approaches for monitoring vehicles across mining sites.

MINING / TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION
RF
03
CONNECTIVITY
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LoRa-Based Connectivity

Researching LoRa as a data transportation approach for suitable environments.

MINING / TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION
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04
IoT
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Sensor-Based IoT

Using connected sensing concepts to improve visibility across distributed environments.

MINING / TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION
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05
ENVIRONMENT
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Open Mining

Technology exploration for open mining environments.

MINING / TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION
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ENVIRONMENT
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Closed Mining

Technology exploration for closed and underground mining environments.

MINING / TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION
Research & Development

Exploring the next layer of connected mining.

The current mining technology direction is focused on connected sensing, tracking and data-transport approaches across open and closed mining environments.

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RESEARCH

Sensor & Tracking Technology

Exploring sensor, tracking and communication approaches for mining environments.

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DEVELOPMENT

Connected Monitoring

Developing connected monitoring concepts around people, vehicles and operational environments.

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EVALUATION

Open & Closed Environments

Exploring how the technology direction can work across different mining conditions.

RESEARCH · DEVELOP · EVALUATE
MINING / R&D
Relevant Capabilities

Technology capabilities connected to mining needs.

01Emerging Technology
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02IoT & Connected Systems
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03IT Infrastructure
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04Network Technology
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05IT Consulting
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06Cybersecurity
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Mining Technology

Exploring connected technology for your mining environment?

From human and vehicle tracking to connected sensing and communication approaches, let's discuss the technology environment and requirements your mining operations depend on.

HUMAN TRACKINGVEHICLE TRACKINGLORAIoTOPEN MININGCLOSED MINING
MINING / CONNECTED TECHNOLOGY