article · International Journal of Mining Reclamation and Environment
This research investigates the impact of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) within the mining sector. IIoT, an evolution of IoT in industrial systems, offers advantages such as improved monitoring, automated operations, enhanced safety, effective compliance, and better environmental regulation. Mining companies are increasing investment in IoT-enabled solutions due to these benefits. The study examines the current state of information technology in the mineral industry, focusing on the implications and challenges arising from the technological diversity of systems and devices. It provides insights into integrating IoT for improved safety, efficiency, and sustainability, proposing a comprehensive IIoT architecture suitable for general mining operations. This work aims to guide future research and development efforts.
This research is important because it shows how advanced digital technologies, specifically the Industrial Internet of Things, can transform mining. By improving monitoring, automating tasks, and enhancing safety and environmental compliance, IIoT can make mining operations more efficient, safer for workers, and more sustainable for the planet.
This research provides insights for mining companies looking to implement or improve their Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. The proposed comprehensive IIoT architecture could serve as a framework for developing integrated monitoring and control systems. This is applied research, offering guidance for technology developers and mining operators to create solutions that enhance safety, productivity, and environmental sustainability in mining operations.
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The application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in industrial systems and other new technological advancements led to the development of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). IIoT can help overcome the shortcomings of the conventional monitoring and control system while enabling enterprises to create a unified monitoring system to automate operations, provide a safe working environment, enforce compliance effectively, and regulate environmental issues. Given the advantages that IoT brings to the forefront, it makes sense that so many mining companies have raised their investment following the implementation of IoT-enabled solutions in their organisations. To increase safety, productivity, and environmental sustainability in mining operations, this article examines the current state of information technology in the mineral industry with an emphasis on the implications and challenges brought on by the technological diversity of various systems and devices used in those activities. The study contributes valuable insights into the integration of IoT technologies in the mining industry, highlighting its potential to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The paper paves the way for future research and development efforts aimed at overcoming the challenges of adopting IIoT in mining operations by identifying gaps and proposing a comprehensive IoT architecture. The innovations of the study are encapsulated in its approach to detailing the application of IoT technologies in enhancing mining operations and the establishment of an overall IIoT architecture suitable for the general operations in the mining industry.
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DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2024.2347131
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