The Risk

Mining operators are now required to track personnel in high-risk areas. But in reality:

• Tailings facilities are remote and often outside GSM coverage
• Most tracking solutions rely on connectivity that simply isn’t there
• Existing systems focus on underground environments, and not wide-area surface sites
• There’s no reliable way to manage check-ins, headcounts, or real-time accountability

In an emergency, this becomes critical.

If a worker stops moving or goes missing:

• Can you locate them instantly?
• Can you see where they were last?
• Can you respond fast enough?

For many operations, the answer is no.

Why Mines Should be Concerned

This is about compliance but it’s also about mitigating risk.

Without proper personnel tracking:

• You face regulatory penalties and potential shutdowns
• Incident response is delayed
• Investigations rely on guesswork
• Most importantly, lives are at risk

At the same time, you’re losing operational efficiency because you lack real visibility into workforce movement.

Solving These Issues with IOTDC and Sentinel

IOTDC and Sentinel created a purpose-built, cloud-based personnel tracking platform designed specifically for surface mining and tailings environments.

Unlike traditional systems, Sentinel works in non-GSM environments using technologies like LoRaWAN and mesh networks, making it ideal for remote sites.

Real Mines are Seeing Real Benefits:

✔ Immediate Compliance

Track and monitor personnel in real time, with data you can present during audits.

✔ Total Visibility

Know exactly who is on-site, where they are, and how they’re moving at any moment.

✔ Faster Emergency Response

Instantly locate workers and respond to incidents before they escalate.

✔ Full Accountability

Assign devices to individuals, track entry and exit, and maintain accurate headcounts.

✔ Proactive Safety

Detect man-down situations and unusual behaviour before they become critical events.

✔ Actionable Insights

Replay movement history to improve safety protocols and operational decisions.

Why This Solution is Different

The IOTDC Personnel Locating and Monitoring solution is built as a software-first platform, not an add-on to hardware. It’s designed specifically for wide-area surface operations and delivers a complete accountability system, not just dots on a map.

The Bottom Line

If you can’t see your people, you can’t protect them and you can’t prove compliance.

The IOTDC solution gives you:

👷‍♂️ Certainty

👷‍♂️ Control

👷‍♂️ Confidence

Take Control of Your Site

If safety, compliance, and efficiency matter to your operation, it’s time to rethink how you manage personnel visibility.

To safeguard your people, mail sales@iotdc.co.za today.