Advanced locator system for missing person to increase the security of the mines – September 2025

By Linda Barrett Last updated Oct 2, 2025

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Advanced locator system for missing person to strengthen the safety of the mines

September 2025
Industrial wireless

Becker Mining South Africa has expanded its state-of-the-art locator system for a missing person, a powerful module that is integrated into the company's comprehensive digital mine visualization and management platform in order to improve the emergency provision and safety of staff in mining operations worldwide.

The module of the missing person Locator is a big leap into real-time tracking technology, which enables a quick location and reaction to underground emergencies. With the skills that extend from surface to underground environments, the system enables mining processes with precision tracking, historical traceability and automated evacuation protocols.

The priority of Becker Mining Systems is security, and this technology offers calm and implementable intelligence in critical situations. By combining the latest wireless technologies with a user -friendly interface, the company ensures that every second when it is most important counts.

Important functions and technologies are:

• Real-time tracking and location: pursues personnel and mobile devices with the support of the detection of MAN-Down and the complete evacuation management.

• Multi-net work integration: compatible with VHF, UHF, Wi-Fi, LTE and other wireless systems to ensure continuous coverage in huge and complex mining environments.

• 3D view interface: offers intuitive real-time visualizations of the personnel location and the movement through advanced graphics movement technology.

• Surface mapping: Uses GPS and integrates into Google Maps and satellite images for seamless surface tracking, including mines -specific overlays.

• Integration of access control: Synchronize HR systems to safely manage and monitor the work movement.

• Historical traceability: Nursing Protocols and supports the custom reporting for incident examinations and security audits.

One of the outstanding aspects of the solution is the integration into the leaky feeder technology of Becher, which enables LTE, Bluetooth, RF tag and remote diagnostics seamlessly operate in underground work. This backbone in combination with Wi-Fi and GPS for surface operations makes it one of the most comprehensive persecution systems that are available today.

Unconcerned system integration

A component of the entire smartflow suite, the module for the missing person, combines with other operating systems such as environmental surveillance, electricity supply, promotional systems and telemetry with open communication protocols for industry. This ensures a holistic view of mining operations while prioritizing security and sustainability.

Becker Mining Systems has used this innovation worldwide throughout the company in South Africa, Chile, Australia and North America and set a new standard for underground security technology.

Further information is available from Becker Mining in South Africa, +27 11 617 6300 ,, [email protected]www.becker-mining.com

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Advanced locator system for missing person to increase the security of the mines – September 2025

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