Hexagon Radio

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Hexagon Radio

Hexagon Radio is Hexagon’s podcast channel for the latest information about the company and its brands. Serving as a platform for industry thought leaders to share stories of innovation and success, Hexagon Radio reaches out to a global audience, offering news, insight and opinions designed to leave a lasting impact.

  1. Resource Revolution (EP03): Underground Mining w/ Mateus Quintela

    08/22/2024

    Resource Revolution (EP03): Underground Mining w/ Mateus Quintela

    Mateus Quintela, Head of Product for Underground at Hexagon’s Mining division, is a leading voice for underground mining and spends his days championing technologies that improve underground safety and productivity. In this episode, Quintela walks us through the critical challenges and advancements in underground mining, including the unique communication and connectivity constraints found thousands of feet below the surface, and how Hexagon's interoperable solutions are solving for them. Quintela helps us to envision a future of fully connected digital mines, where robotics, automation, and other technology systems play a key role in responsibly developing the deep-underground resources the world depends on. Key moments: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:06 - The Love for Underground Mining 03:00 - Challenges of Communication and Connectivity 04:50 - Technological Advancements in Underground Mining 06:15 - Optimising Underground Mining Operations with Hexagon's “Power of One” 09:25 - The Future of Underground Mining 10:56 - Closing Remarks and Invitation to MINExpo 2024 About Resource Revolution: Resource Revolution explores the business and tech trends shaping the modern mining industry, particularly against the backdrop of growing demand, aging assets, finite resources, shifting policies, volatile geopolitical shifts, and generational turnover. Host Adam Simon digs into the business and technology stories that shed light on this proud industry, focusing on the strides being made to usher mining into its safest and most efficient, productive, and sustainable era. Stay connected with us on Instagram and LinkedIn at Hexagon Mining to continue exploring the undercurrents driving the Resource Revolution. Disclaimer: Views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the moderator and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Hexagon as a company.

    11 min
  2. Resource Revolution (EP02): Rewiring Public Perceptions of Mining w/ Misael Cabrera

    06/12/2024

    Resource Revolution (EP02): Rewiring Public Perceptions of Mining w/ Misael Cabrera

    Misael Cabrera, Director of the School of Mining and Mineral Resources at the University of Arizona, joins us to discuss the significant gains possible at the intersection of education, technological innovation, and mineral development. Formerly the director of a leading environmental regulatory agency, Cabrera brings a unique perspective to addressing distorted views of mining. He deftly dissects not only public disconnect from the industry but also the potential—given the right outreach and education—to thoughtfully reconnect today’s generations with their dependence on minerals, both as consumers and as stewards of the planet. 00:00 - Introduction and Background 06:25 - Climate Change and Mining 09:49 - The Role of Leaders in Addressing the Issue 11:31 - Optimism for the Future 14:46 - Conclusion About Resource Revolution: Resource Revolution explores the business and tech trends shaping the modern mining industry, particularly against the backdrop of growing demand, aging assets, finite resources, shifting policies, volatile geopolitical shifts, and generational turnover. Host Adam Simon digs into the business and technology stories that shed light on this proud industry, focusing on the strides being made to usher mining into its safest and most efficient, productive, and sustainable era. Stay connected with us on Instagram and LinkedIn at Hexagon Mining to continue exploring the undercurrents driving the Resource Revolution. Disclaimer: Views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the moderator and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Hexagon as a company.

    16 min

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Hexagon Radio is Hexagon’s podcast channel for the latest information about the company and its brands. Serving as a platform for industry thought leaders to share stories of innovation and success, Hexagon Radio reaches out to a global audience, offering news, insight and opinions designed to leave a lasting impact.

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