AI That Detects What Your Eyes Cannot
Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is one of the most dangerous airborne hazards in mining. Exposure causes irreversible lung disease, and regulators across Africa and Australia are tightening compliance. Yet today, mines still rely on slow, periodic laboratory sampling leaving teams blind for weeks at a time.
SilicaSense™ changes everything.
Serious Occupational Hazard
Silica exposure is one of mining's most serious occupational hazards, causing irreversible lung disease. Current detection methods are slow, manual, and costly—requiring expensive laboratory instruments. Mines operate blind between sampling cycles, unable to respond to changing conditions in real-time.
Real-Time AI Detection
By analysing particulate signatures from DustScout in real time, SilicaSense™ predicts silica-risk conditions using intelligent modelling, sophisticated pattern recognition, and adaptive baseline analysis. Mines gain continuous, site-wide silica visibility — something the industry has never had before.
Measurable Results
Earlier detection leads to fewer health risks. Targeted suppression can reduce water usage by up to 90%. Better compliance and reporting with continuous monitoring. Reduced downtime through intelligent, data-driven maintenance planning.
Key Features
Real-Time Risk Inference
Silica risk inference for every haul route, loading bay, crusher, and pit—updated continuously. Works with existing DustScout hardware—no new sensor required.
High-Resolution Detection
PM signature detection to identify respirable particle patterns linked to silica presence. Self-calibrating site model learns material behaviour over time, improving accuracy with each measurement.
Water-Saving Insights
Target suppression only where risk is rising, reducing unnecessary water usage by up to 90%. Early-warning alerts via dashboard, SMS, or API when high-risk conditions are detected.
Seamless Deployment
Integrates seamlessly with all DustScout deployments—no additional hardware required. Generates a clear Silica Risk Index for every zone and route.
SilicaSense™ Risk Dashboard
Why It Matters
Protects Workers
Early-warning layer that enhances compliance and supports proactive dust suppression, protecting workers from long-term health hazards.
Reduces Water Usage
Targeted suppression strategies reduce unnecessary water spraying by up to 90%, optimizing resource allocation.
Improves Compliance
Better compliance with evolving silica standards through continuous monitoring and comprehensive documentation.
Optimizes Operations
Provides context-rich environmental intelligence that enables data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.