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Remote Monitoring

Remote monitoring is a technology approach that allows equipment, processes or sites to be observed and measured from a distance using sensors, telemetry and connected software platforms. It typically combines instrumentation, such as level, pressure, flow or temperature sensors, with wireless communication networks and cloud-based or on-premise dashboards that relay real-time data to operators. Applications span mining, water management, oil and gas, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, where it is used to track tank levels, tailings dams, pipelines and process equipment without requiring personnel on site. In mining, remote monitoring is increasingly applied to tailings facilities and remote operations to improve safety and reduce the need for physical inspections in hazardous or hard-to-reach areas. The technology supports predictive maintenance by flagging abnormal readings before equipment failure occurs, reducing downtime and unplanned costs. It also enables centralised control of geographically dispersed assets, allowing a single control room to oversee multiple sites. Adoption has accelerated alongside broader automation and digitalisation trends in industry, including growth in the Internet of Things and advanced sensor technologies such as radar level and guided wave radar sensors. Suppliers of measurement instrumentation, including companies exhibiting at industry events such as Electra Mining Africa, position remote monitoring as a core offering alongside automation solutions. The approach is considered mature in developed markets but adoption in sub-Saharan Africa is still expanding, driven by safety regulation, efficiency pressures and the need to manage assets in remote locations. Remote monitoring is generally regarded as complementary to, rather than a replacement for, on-site inspection and maintenance regimes.

Remote Monitoring News


SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
Energy efficiency is being redefined as South African manufacturers face increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets that include reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions
Energy efficiency requires balance between cost, risk
30th October 2026

Energy efficiency should be considered beyond fuel costs, with operational value, sustainability targets and the risk of outages also forming part of decision-making, industrial steam operations... 


mine dewatering equipment on site
Rental pumps suit opencast environments
23rd October 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Water management requirements at opencast mines can change rapidly with rainfall, groundwater conditions and operational disruptions, making flexible pumping and treatment capacity important, says... 


The image depicts one of the Cone Crusher by Sandvik
Cone crushers delivered to S African platinum project
25th September 2026

Signalling Africa’s growing appetite for modern mining technology, rock processing solutions company Sandvik Rock Processing is undertaking the delivery of the first Sandvik CH662 cone crushers to... 


EcoPhi introduces Gateway Nano for remote monitoring of distributed energy systems
17th September 2026

The compact data logger connects up to 32 devices and transmits operational data via cellular or Wi-Fi networks. Building on EcoPhi’s experience in more than 15 African countries, the solution... 


VEGA brings measurement expertise beyond mining to Electra Mining Africa 2026
VEGA brings measurement expertise beyond mining to Electra Mining Africa 2026
16th September 2026

(Virtual Showroom) VEGA exhibited at Electra Mining Africa, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. Alongside its long-standing presence in mining, VEGA is used the event to show visitors... 


A Toro LH517i loader
Sandvik to supply underground mining fleet, financing to Lucara’s Karowe project
13th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Multinational engineering company Sandvik has received orders from Lucara Botswana, a subsidiary of TSX-listed Lucara Diamond Corp, to supply a 15-unit fleet of underground drills and loaders,... 


Image of the Sandvik CH662 cone crusher
State-of-the-art cone crusher technology delivered to African platinum mine
7th August 2026

Two new cone crushers are to be deployed in a secondary crushing application as part of an underground expansion project on a platinum mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province. The Sandvik CH662... 


An image of a product demonstration
German-engineered solutions meet evolving local demands
22nd May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Advanced technologies, sensor and measuring instrument manufacturer VEGA GRIESHABER KG brings German-engineered solutions to Southern Africa’s mining industry, improving efficiency, safety and... 


Image of the Konecranes S-series hoist
New crane series offers advantages for industrial lifting
1st October 2025

The Konecranes S-series hoist features a redesigned hoist structure aimed at providing smooth and stable lifting, while minimising wear and tear on receiving parts. The unit integrates an... 


Image of a Weba Chute installation at a coal mine
Shift from reactive to proactive chute maintenance
5th June 2025

Traditionally, mining operations replace or repair chutes only after failure, resulting in unplanned downtime and higher costs. However, new advancements in digital technologies enable the... 


Sandvik Rock Processing’s specialised in-house capabilities deliver tailored and sustainable screening solutions for its mining customers
Mines look for crushing, screening flexibility in critical minerals
24th March 2025

With demand for most commodities – especially for critical minerals – looking strong, mining projects in Africa want to be able to ramp up crushing and screening capacity quickly to make the best... 


Nils-Peter Ahlqvist, Sales Support Manager Africa & Latin America – Crushing Division at Sandvik Rock Processing
Sandvik Rock Processing introduces remote monitoring service in Africa
17th February 2025

At a time when quarries and mines seek to optimise their operations and ensure continuous improvement, remote monitoring of crushing data is becoming a crucial element of day-to-day procedures. To... 


Sandvik Rock Processing’s SAM platform displayed on a cell phone being held by a man wearing PPE
African early adopters push world-class productivity
24th January 2025

Southern African mining players remain committed to driving productivity and sustainability, embracing the latest advances that their technology partners can offer. Screening solutions provider... 


Image of Tru-Trac technicians calibrating belt scales
Technology improves accuracy of bulk materials measurement
17th January 2025

Innovative technologies are being used to ensure precise and reliable measurement of bulk materials, essential across industries reliant on efficient materials handling. In industries such as... 


Image of an Integrated HVAC system
Full HVAC integration suite available
8th November 2024

Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) users now have access to a full suite of integration options from a single source. Engineering, integration and manufacturing company Iritron have... 


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