Standardized underground production

An underground factory floor for automation.

The equipment already exists. SMART addresses the mine-architecture barriers to integrating it.

01

Existing equipment

OEM drills, loaders and haulage can already operate tele-remotely from surface.

02

Engineered roof + floor

A more predictable ground-control environment for people, equipment and sensors.

03

Protected power + fibre

Route through floors, posts or conduits - away from routine blast damage.

04

Repeatable work envelope

Consistent routes, geometry and production cycles support system integration.

05

Three parallel activities

Mine, install structure and backfill in separate cells at the same time.

06

Live cell data

Update grade, sequence and operating instructions as geological knowledge improves.

Labeled SMART cell planning model showing access levels, top cut, grade ranges and post locations
SMARTLabeled 6 m cell planAccess levels, top cut, grade ranges and engineered post locations are shown in the standardized planning model.