Heidi Schmidt, Global Sales Manager for Opticom Tech, wrote an editorial for Global Mining Review called, “The growing role of video monitoring in mining operations.”

Here’s an excerpt:

“Mining operations depend on timely, accurate information. For decades, that information has come from production reports, instrumentation, equipment sensors and process control systems like PLCs and SCADA. Another source of operational intelligence is stepping in to give new insights: video monitoring.”

“Modern mining video systems go well beyond their traditional role in security and incident recording. Advances in imaging technology, rugged cameras, networking, thermal imaging and, of course, AI, have transformed cameras into operational sensors that provide continuous visual monitoring. When used to its fullest advantages, video monitoring can contribute to safer operations, remote monitoring, preventive maintenance initiatives and better decision-making.”

Read the full piece on in Global Mining Review’s September 2026 issue. Create a free account to access.