The Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision (Rostekhnadzor) and Norilsk Nickel discussed the use of new unmanned and robotic technologies for underground mining.
According to Vadim Tkachenko, Head of Rostekhnadzor's Mining Supervision Department, the implementation of digital solutions at mining facilities is a priority, and new technologies allow for simultaneous improvements in industrial safety and the efficiency of production processes.
During a videoconference meeting, Rostekhnadzor specialists explained the industrial safety requirements for technical equipment at hazardous production facilities.
Following the discussion, it was decided to establish a working group to develop recommendations for the implementation of unmanned and robotic survey equipment for underground mine workings, taking into account industrial safety regulations.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished
