innovative mining technology

2. Pit optimisation techniques- Lerchs-Grossmann method, Floating cone method

3. Mine planning and design

4. Mining method selection by using multiple attribute decision making (MADM)methods.

5. Mining equipment selection using expert systems(AI)

6. Drilling optimisation by 3D laser

7. Blasting optimization technologies-electronic detonator system

8. Fragmentation optimization-through varieties of software like Wip frag and SPLIT digital fragmentation technology

9. Haul-road design, maintainance and operation

10. Machinery maintenance management system like uptime

11. Centralized lubrication system

12. Risk-based safety management system

13. Computerised truck dispatch system-GPS based

14. Waste-dump design,maintainance and stability monitoring

15. Integrated mine management system

16. Integrated environment management system

17. Geotechnical modelling-emerging ground water mapping techniques for mine design

18. Wireless technologies/Remote sensing Technologies

19. Micro-seismic monitoring systems/Acoustic Emission techniques

20. Vibration monitoring system for mining machineries

21. Virtual reality technology for mine rescue and fire escape training

22. Wireless tracking and proximity warning devices(PWD) system

23. Collision avoidance and automation using RADAR systems

24. Numerical techniques rock blasting in mines

25. Ground control monitoring system using different geodetic , geotechnical, geophysical and remote sensing methods

26. Six-sigma technology in balsting design to optimize the mill performance.

27. Simulation techniques

28. GIS solutions for mining environment applications

29. Slope stability analysis using analytical and numerical techniques and using varieties of slope stability software .

30. Integrated mine communication system like PED,Bi-PED by Minesite technologies

31. Measurement of adverse impacts of blasting by seismograph and high speed phoptography

32. Performance enhancement of crushing and screening plants through Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems

33. Intelligent mine technology (IMT) using a combination of mine information, communication and technology (automation) i.e. ICT