Innovative Collision Avoidance System toelevate operational safety at Sindesar Khurd Mine, among the top fivesilver-producing mines globally.
Epiroc has entered into a strategicpartnership with Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and the world’s largestintegrated zinc producer, through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), under which Epiroc’sCollision Avoidance System will be deployed in a phased manner, beginning withthe Sindesar Khurd Mine in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district, one of the world’stop five silver-producing mines. The initiative will subsequently be extendedacross all underground mines of Hindustan Zinc.
In the pilot phase, the Collision AvoidanceSystem will be implemented on 30 Low Profile Dump Trucks (LPDTs) – specializedunderground vehicles essential for efficient ore handling – providing acomprehensive digital safety solution designed for both surface and undergroundmining. The system continuously monitors the environment around vehicles,detecting nearby equipment and personnel, and delivers real-time visual andaudible alerts to enhance operator awareness and strengthen risk management.
The project leverages state-of-the-artdigitalization by integrating proximity sensors, operator display units, andwearable personal tags connected through a centralized platform. Thistechnology enables uninterrupted data capture and analysis, supporting safetyaudits, regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.
Designed to the highest safety standards, theCollision Avoidance System offers modular scalability and seamless integrationwith existing machinery. Its multi-layered safety approach includes earlywarnings, operator advisories, and autonomous interventions to proactivelymitigate collision risks, optimize operational efficiency, and uphold workforcesafety to the highest standards.
The initiative will be executed in two phases.Phase 1 includes system installation, calibration, comprehensive operatortraining, and continuous maintenance on 30 Low Profile Dump Trucks (LPDTs) at SindesarKhurd Mine. Phase 2 will extend Collision Avoidance System deployment acrossHindustan Zinc’s fleet, unifying safety protocols company-wide in Rajasthan’sunderground operations.