The importance of the mining industry is very well established and it is a distinct example of an industry that establishes need for real time location. The mining industry now realizes the importance and its application of real time tracking system based on RFID.

The following are a few areas where it finds extensive usage:

Safety

The accurate location and status of employees working in the mines is paramount at all times, but becomes a necessity in times of emergencies. To provide a solution to this our RFID systems remain operational during accidents, thus enabling you to find out the precise location, and track a person in case of an emergency, this helps in saving time, and responding to situations which need immediate attention.

RFID can come as handy in the quick location of varied equipments in times of accidents or emergencies, such as first-aid kits fire extinguishers, oxygen equipments or respirators etc.

Security

RFID can be used to limit workers from entering any prohibited/unauthorized area, or using any authorized equipment

Asset Management

Asset management though RFID enables managing of all material, equipment and even people/employees efficiently, as the system is fully automated and has no human interference, hence there are slim chances of any kind of manipulations. It gives a first-hand accurate account of data information and inventories, thus increasing the asset utilization.

Collision Avoidance

Various studies point out those collisions between haulage equipment and pedestrian workers or other vehicles claim many lives and leave a lot many workers severely injured in mining operations. Installation of RFID systems can significantly reduce the risk of collisions, by providing automated alerts when such a situation is about to arise

Tracking Of Vehicles

GPS based RFID system may be useful in the tracking of vehicles, this keeps a check on the vehicle as well as the goods being carried in them, so that there are no manipulations between the points of loading and unloading.

Weighing Of The Trucks

By using the weigh in motion bridges the trucks can easily weighed while they are in motion. This makes the process time effective.

Guidance System

The parking guidance system, help the trucks to navigate on the right path within the mines, thereby avoiding collision, or traffic congestion inside the premises.