In hard-rock mining and tunneling operations, the air you can’t see is just as critical as the rock you can.
Energy-intensive ventilation systems, post-blast gas buildup, and toxic atmospheric conditions make underground environments some of the most hazardous in the world. Rising energy costs and regulatory pressure to improve sustainability only increase the urgency to adopt smarter, more responsive solutions. Mine operators need reliable data to optimize airflow, reduce energy waste, and safeguard personnel—without slowing down production.
Conspec manufactures advanced gas monitoring systems for a wide variety of mining & tunneling applications, including:
Ventilation Monitoring / Fan Control
Post-Blast Re-Entry Safety
Gas Dissipation Tracking
Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Air Quality Support
Atmospheric Monitoring
Seismic Event Safety
Conspec’s mine-wide atmospheric monitoring and ventilation management systems are designed to give operators real-time visibility and control over underground conditions. With scalable options like the Senturion SCADA platform, Optio Air Quality Stations, wireless gas monitors, and I/O fan controllers, our solutions enable mines to control auxiliary fans based on actual air quality; achieving up to 50% savings on ventilation energy costs. For post-blast operations, Conspec’s gas monitors allow ventilation managers to track CO and SO2 remotely, reducing downtime and eliminating the need for personnel to re-enter dangerous areas prematurely. Our flexible systems can be deployed over existing Ethernet, PoE, Wi-Fi, LTE, or leaky feeder infrastructure, providing mine managers with the tools they need to keep workers safe and operations efficient; without expensive overhauls or proprietary lock-in.