Every day millions of miners go underground in thousands of mines around the world. Once underground, miners move around in a labyrinth of shafts, entry’s, crosscuts and working sections that make up the underground mining complex.

Whether it’s miners moving due to shift change, conventional mining activity, room and pillar mining activity, longwall mining activity, out-by construction, mine supply logistics, etc., the challenge for management and those who are responsible for miners' safety is knowing where everyone is at all times. By being able to keep track of miners and equipment, management can greatly improve overall productivity and safety.

In the event of a mine accident or disaster, management needs to be provided with critical information about the location and status of all miners. This will greatly reduce the amount of time needed to direct rescue efforts and resources to the precise locations of trapped miners. 

Responding to a shifting trend toward productivity and safety in the mining industry, iPackets developed the iPMine system to address this unique market niche.