Adani Natural Resources is using autonomous technology, including drills and dozers, in its mining operations, particularly for dozer push mining, which involves unmanned drills and automated dozers. This approach aims to improve safety, efficiency, and environmental impact. Adani has also deployed India’s first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics, further showcasing its commitment to sustainable practices.
Elaboration:
Dozer Push Mining:
Adani Natural Resources is pioneering dozer push mining in India, a technique that involves using dozers to push rock material and then drilling and blasting it in place.
Autonomous Drills:
The company is using autonomous drills like the Epiroc Pit Viper 235, which operate unmanned with high precision.
Autonomous Dozers:
The company is also exploring and implementing autonomous dozers for various tasks within the mining process, further automating the dozer push mining operations.
Benefits:
This shift towards autonomous technology is aimed at enhancing safety for mine workers, improving operational efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and potentially lowering costs in the long run.
Sustainability Initiatives:
Adani Natural Resources is also integrating other sustainability technologies like solar power and digital monitoring tools to create “model mines” with minimal environmental impact.
