The use of drones, wearable technology and real-time video training are expected to gain traction in mines across Africa over the next two years, as a new survey by online data, analysis and advisory services firm Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Center (MIC) shows growing interest in next-generation technologies. The ‘Technology Investment Priorities in African Mining 2016’ report revealed that, while only a handful of operations in Africa made use of these types of equipment, “sharp increases” in the implementation of the latest technologies were expected over the next few years.
