International

How Huawei Is Driving China's 'Smart Mining'

Following Western sanctions, China giant Huawei has shifted to businesses outside of the telecommunications sector recently. In China, it's driving 'smart mining' operations in coal mines. In order to increase output and minimise accidents, smart-mine sensors monitor aspects such as gas buildup and flooding or ventilation levels, and set off an alert if any reach a dangerous level. Huawei has partnered with state-run Shaanxi Coal Industry Co in a pilot project in Hongliulin and Xiaobaodang. The pilot is part of an initiative by China's National Energy Administration.