More efficient mining with innovative multisensor technology
A new sensor fusion technique based on X-ray and 3D imaging promises improvements to the 3D modelling of mineral resources and more efficient sorting of precious metals. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd (VTT) is coordinating the sensor development process through an EU project called X-Mine in collaboration with businesses, international research institutions and mining lobbies. The European Commission has granted EUR 9.3 million to a three-year H2020 project coordinated by VTT called X-Mine, which develops new sensor technologies for mining companies’ drill core analyses