The Goldeneye project implemented a unique combination of remote sensing and positioning technologies, exploiting Earth observation and Earth GNSS data, together with data fusion and processing powered by data analytics and machine-learning algorithms. The platform allows satellites, drones, and in-situ sensors to collect high resolution data of the entire mine, which can be processed and converted into actionable intelligence for safety, environmental monitoring, and overall productivity, allowing more efficient exploration, extraction, and closure. Moreover, the platform can be integrated with other commercial platforms and with standards compliant data sources.Platform tools were demonstrated in five field trials in Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, Kosovo and Finland. Significant time and cost savings as well as environmental footprint reductions could be observed.
Goldeneye totally produced 81 key results items, consisting of wide variety of technology components (sensors and measuring, system components), knowledge, software, and artificial intelligence (AI) platform components needed for Software as a Service (SaaS) implementation. As an example of most significant and as a stand-alone exploitable technology formed by several key results is a VTT-origin startup called Hypermine. In general, Goldeneye commercial vision is based on the idea that there are several routes to bring developed services and technology solutions to the mining market ranging from direct partners direct technology sales to partners AI plaform based services and startups.
Goldeneye was active in social media and also produced two official project videos, two educational courses, and at least 35 refereed scientific presentations and publications. Stakeholder meetings were also arranged, trade fairs and conferences attended (e.g. PDAC and SEC) and the project was presented in Romanian TV and selected as the H2020 success story.