Seeing Machines' Operator Safety Division announces additional DSS projects with Freeport-McMoRan at its Tenke Fungurume and Tyrone Mining Operations
Canberra, Australia, 11 November 2013 - Seeing Machines (AIM: SEE), announces today that the operator safety division has received purchase orders from Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) to add DSS coverage to operations at its Tenke Fungurume Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tyrone Mine in New Mexico, USA.
Freeport-McMoRan has implemented the DSS technology in most of its operations, making the organisation one of Seeing Machines' largest customers.
The DSS technology will be installed in over 44 trucks at Tenke Fungurume and over 22 trucks at Tyrone. The value of this deployment is over AUD$800,000.
Seeing Machines CEO quote
"It is fantastic that Freeport-McMoRan continues to recognise the importance of operator safety, and the imperative role that DSS technology can play. We are very pleased to be launching these additional projects and play a part in its commitment to safety performance."
About Seeing Machines' driver safety division and DSS
Seeing Machines creates face and eye tracking technology for diverse industry sectors and applications. DSS, the driver safety division's mining solution, keeps equipment operators safe by detecting episodes of drowsiness and lapses in concentration. DSS sends real-time alerts to both driver and dispatch, supporting ongoing risk reduction through early intervention and promotion of safe work practice. For more information please go to - www.dssmining.com
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