Where Can I Learn About RFID’s Use in the Mining Industry?

Published: July 20, 2010

I am very interested in underground mining applications for radio frequency identification. How are mines and mills using this technology?

—Theresa, Brazil


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Hi, Theresa,

We have posted many articles about mines that employ RFID. Below is a list of some of them:

Australian Coal Mine to Enhance Safety Using RFID

Indian Mine Monitors Workers and Toxic Gases

CVRD Inco Tracks Ore in Mine and Mill

Chilean Copper Mine Tracks Vehicles and Workers

Bechtel Tracks Man-Hours at Copper Mine

W.Va. Coal Mine Tests to Locate Workers During Emergencies

RFID Is Golden to Nevada Mine

Anglo Coal Tags Miners’ Cap Lamps, Vehicles and Tools

Xstrata Mines RFID’s Benefits

AeroScout Takes Wi-Fi RFID Underground

Best wishes,


Paul Prince,


Executive Editor,



RFID Journal