Key Technologies for Intelligent Mining of Underground Metal Mines

Currently, global mining development has entered a new historical stage. With the gradual depletion of shallow mineral resources and the increasing proven reserves of deep resources, deep resource exploitation has become a global mining trend. However, deep resource development faces numerous challenges, including product pricing, production costs, operational safety, and workforce issues. The development of intelligent and even autonomous mining technologies, along with the establishment of smart mines, has become an inevitable choice for deep resource exploitation. A key technology and complete technical system for underground metal mine intelligent mining is constructed around the mining production process, with “ore flow” as the main thread. With “equipment intelligence”, “precise positioning”, “real-time dispatching”, “high-speed communication”, and “continuous mining” as the main themes, remote, tele-controlled, and intelligent mine production management is being realized. The achievements are demonstrated in engineering applications at multiple mining enterprises, providing theoretical foundations and technical support for the intelligent, efficient, and green development of deep mineral resources.