Modern Mining October 2023

leaders to have a better handle on the working envi ronment as they use data to track work progress and pinpoint the workers from the shirkers, amongst others. Essentially miners are using information to optimise their operations and thereby increase effi ciencies,” explains Lourens. Customers are also using PDS technology to identify hotspot areas and flag personnel and vehicle operators who are not behaving appropriately and, as a result, are recording a significant reduction in operational vehicle-to-person and vehicle-to-vehicle interaction. Another component of advanced technology that has gained traction is digital twin technology, which allows mining operators to run different scenarios based on real time data. Digital twin technology aids with risk mitigation, improved traffic management and traffic flow analysis. From a safety and risk management perspec tive, digital twin simulations can be used to create detailed, 3D models of the mine, including the loca tions of personnel and equipment. This can be used to track the movement of workers and vehicles, ensuring that they are in safe areas and avoiding unnecessary interactions. New growth opportunities Strong demand for its product offering sees the proudly South African OEM expanding internation ally with recent entry into the Australian and Chilean markets. The company, which is also growing its African footprint and already has a presence in Congo, Ghana and Zambia, has been appointing col laborative partners in areas that have a similar mode of operation to that of South African mines. To date, Booyco Electronics has appointed five global technology partners who understand the specific nuances of the mining industry, overall

technology focus, and who are based locally in the areas of global operation. The company is also diversifying into key sec tors, such as harbours, forestry and warehousing, with Lourens explaining that Booyco Electronics continues to be inundated with enquiries from these sectors seeking to improve their safety measures. “The number of forklift and factory related inci dents in this country is alarming, which is why these sectors are looking to Booyco Electronics’ technol ogy to help them save lives and their personnel from injuries,” concludes Lourens. 

The Booyco CXS solution provides a comprehensive and integrated response to Level 7, Level 8 and Level 9 safety levels – as defined by the Earth Moving Equipment Safety Round Table (EMESRT).

Booyco Electronics Established in 2006, South African based Booyco Electronics specialises in the development and supply of electronic safety products. With more than 17 years of experience in Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) solutions, the company has supplied over 6 500 sets of mining vehicle equipment installations across southern Africa, and more than 56 000 pedestrian equipment installations.

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