A strenth that Alliance has over other mining firms, is their commitment to the advancement and utilization of safety technology in the mining industry. As an industry leader, Alliance has installed tracking and communication systems ahead of the schedule specified in the MINER Act.
A 2010 Mine Safety & Health Administration survey showed that only eight percent of all underground mining operations are using communication and tracking systems. All Alliance operations have used tracking and communication systems since 2007. This exhibits Alliance's commitment to safety of its employees.
Further innovations in technology have triggered the company-wide installation of the METS 2.1 tracking and communication system developed by our subsidiary, Matrix Design Group. METS 2.1 is not only a valuable production tool that allows for efficient communications between surface and underground personnel, but it also is a vital safety tool in the event of a mine evacuation or other emergency incident.
Several of the company's operating subsidiaries have installed and are testing proximity-detection sensors developed by its subsidiary, Matrix Design Group, in cooperation with Joy Mining Machinery. This system trains machinery operators to remain clear of unsafe areas, or "red zones", by warnings and machine shut-downs.
Alliance is using these products to reinforce its position as the industry's leader in technological advancement.
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