Intelligent Monitoring

The operational intelligence backbone for mining

Edge IoT & AI improves safety, productivity, and operational efficiency by empowering mining engineers to make data-driven decisions across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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About Edge IoT & AI

Who we are

Edge IoT & AI is a technology company focused on improving safety, productivity, and operational efficiency by empowering mining engineers to make data-driven decisions.

Edge IoT & AI specializes in providing digital platforms, data integration, and advanced analytics. The company operates as a software-led, hardware-agnostic systems integrator, serving mining operations across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Small, Flexible Teams
Local Presence
Fast Turnaround
Vendor-Agnostic Solutions
All-in-One Platform

Helping mines move from paper-based reporting to digital, automated, and verifiable operational intelligence.

Our Solutions

Built for mining operations

Connectivity

Mine Communication Networks

Robust underground and surface networks including private radio, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi mesh, and private LTE.

Safety

People Tracking & Evacuation

Real-time visibility of personnel underground and in hazardous surface work areas.

Digital mine inspection form on a mobile device

Compliance

Digital Inspection Forms

Templates for risk assessments, pre-use checks, incidents, maintenance inspections, and operational logs.

Pedestrian detection system operating beside a haul truck at a surface mine

Safety

Pedestrian Detection & Collision Avoidance

Real-time alerts to operators and workers, compliant with MHSC Level 7, 8 and 9.

Driver monitoring camera inside a mine vehicle

Safety

Driver Monitoring System

Detects fatigue, distraction, smoking, cell phone use, seatbelt compliance, and alcohol level.

Fleet

Fleet Surveillance

360-degree HD camera systems for incident investigation, asset protection, and safety monitoring.

Productivity

Production Monitoring

Real-time performance tracking for load and haul fleets, conveyor systems, and mining locomotives.

Cost Control

Fuel Monitoring

Tracks refueling and consumption with geo-location, timing, duration, and volume per event.

Cost Control

Tyre Monitoring

Pressure and temperature measured in real time to reduce failures and extend tyre lifespan.

Machine health sensors on fixed mining plant

Reliability

Machine Health Monitoring

Sensor data on fixed plant and mobile machinery to detect early faults and reduce downtime.

Who We Work With

We want to talk to

Mine engineers and operations team reviewing activity at an open-pit mine

Mine engineers and mine operations teams

Mine safety officers inspecting equipment and reviewing site information

Chief safety officers and site managers

Civil engineers surveying an active earthworks project

Civil engineering and bulk earthworks project engineers

Water works operators inspecting industrial pumping equipment

Water and public works operators

Connected mining team reviewing operational intelligence

From fragmented reporting to trusted, actionable intelligence.

Platform

Surface & material handling

Multiple systems. One platform.

Kuchera consolidates real-time fleet safety, utilisation, production, fuel, tyre, and equipment health data in one mining intelligence platform. It is designed for remote operations that need reliable, straightforward technology in low-maintenance and low-network-coverage conditions.

Availability & Utilization
Production monitoring
Equipment health
Driver Monitoring System

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Case Studies

Our work, proven delivery

Al Masane Mine

Saudi Arabia

2021–2022

Challenge: Low productivity; FOG safety risk.
Solution: Underground Wi-Fi; people tracking & evacuation; production monitoring.
Outcome: Safer operations; improved productivity.

Ekapa Minerals

South Africa

2021

Challenge: Mine flooding risk.
Solution: Underground Wi-Fi communication network.
Outcome: Faster situational awareness and response.

Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Lesotho

2023, 2025

Challenge: Dust & fumes (2023); shaft clearing (2025).
Solution: Smart ventilation; access control (turnstiles with time & attendance).
Outcome: Safer conditions; energy efficiency; faster shaft clearing.

Kibali Gold Mine

DRC

2024

Challenge: Crown pillar failure risk.
Solution: Geotechnical monitoring to detect underground voids.
Outcome: Risk mitigation and informed decisions.

Blantyre Water Board

Malawi

2025

Challenge: Blocked and degraded sewer system.
Solution: CCTV pipeline monitoring for assessment.
Outcome: Integrity insights and rehab planning.

Rosh Pinah

Namibia — In progress

2025

Challenge: Vehicle accidents in haulage operations.
Solution: Driver Monitoring System deployment.
Outcome: Incident reduction and behavior change.

Testimonials

Trusted where safety matters most

“We worked with Edge IoT & AI on the Blantyre Water Board project in Malawi, including the successful completion of the CCTV pipeline survey. They demonstrated strong professionalism, technical capability, responsiveness, and a clear commitment to successful project delivery.”

Larnston Gowera

Director and Head of Operations

Vision Artificial Intelligence

“Edge IoT & AI's access control system eliminated underground blasting exposure risks, significantly improving tunnelling safety, accountability, and personnel protection. It is a great pleasure to work with them, and we appreciate the outcomes of their solutions.”

Eddy Likando

Health & Safety Manager

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