HOW CAN MINING NOISE BE MANAGED?

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Mines and the communities surrounding them often don’t realise that you don’t need to live with daily impacts of industrial noise. There are ways that both the mine site and community can operate successfully side by side.

It’s ultimately up to the mine site to take action
and properly develop their noise reduction strategy.

Understanding the problem is the key to managing potentially unwanted noise impacts of mining operations on personnel and their neighbours. From auditing and testing through to sound attenuation solutions, there are specialised techniques to reduce noise output by up to half.

LIVING & WORKING TOGETHER.

The key to communities and mines living and working side by side is a strong relationship. A symbiotic approach is vital to managing potential noise impacts which ensure communities are heard and potential sound impacts are mitigated.

While local councils and government bodies can act as an intermediary to ensure everyone’s interests are considered, a solid relationship provides the basis for dialogue to ensure both parties needs are met; that community health impacts are minimised and miners’ operational efficiency is sustained.

WHAT TYPES OF MINING MACHINERY Cause Noise?

A wide range of mining equipment can generate unwanted noise outputs. Different machines can make different frequencies and sound levels that have varying impacts.

These machines include:

  • Mining trucks

  • Excavators

  • Dozers

  • Loaders

  • Drills

“OUR PRIORITY IS TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS, ALL WHILE BEING 100% compliant WITH REGULATIONS. WE RELY ON SOUND SUPPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES TO ENSURE WE KEEP OUR PEOPLE SAFE AND CONSIDER OUR NEIGHBOURS.”

- Mining Operations
Environment Officer

Sound TESTING

Understanding each mine site is presents individual challenges and sound testing & auditing help operators identify limitations and opportunities to optimise their noise output.

Sound VISUALISATION

Technology exists today to visually understand the characteristics of sound. Each machine is different, creating its own unique signature in a variety of operating conditions.

Sound ATTENUATION

Solutions are available to reduce the noise of mining equipment without compromising machine integrity, fuel efficiency, airflow and temperature regulation or maintainence accessibility.