Coeur Mining Reduces Worker Injuries And Exposure Using Drones And Wearable Technology
Access this research
Access all EHSQ Corporate Leaders content with a strategic subscription or buy this single report
Need help or have a question about this report? Contact us for assistance
Executive Summary
In a time where digital EHS technologies are becoming more visible and accessible, many firms are identifying how adoption of these technologies can support worker safety and operational efficiency. Coeur Mining, which owns and operates silver and gold mines in Canada, Mexico and the US, has implemented new digital EHS technologies to enhance their safety culture and set the firm’s metrics above and beyond regulatory requirements. Coeur identified key areas of risk for its over 2,000 workers and subsequently implemented drone technology, automated machinery and wearable technology across operations. These technologies and the data they have collected have supported Coeur in building its safety culture and have driven down injury rates by 75%.Coeur Mining Creates Safety Ecosystem By Integrating Drone and Wearable Technology Into Existing Management Systems
Combination Of Technology And Thorough Change Management Has Strengthened Coeur’s Safety Culture And Driven Down Injury Rates By 75%
About the Authors
Bill Pennington
VP Research
Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps ...
View Profile
Rodolphe d’Arjuzon
Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder
Rodolphe co-founded Verdantix in 2008. As Chief Product Officer, he leads the firm’s research strategy and intellectual agenda. With over 20 years of experience in techn...
View ProfileOther related content
For time-pressured EHS leaders, the challenge is not whether AI matters, but how to assess readiness, prioritise use cases, and avoid costly missteps. In this webinar, we’ll examin...
Upcoming / 07 April, 2026
In the regional and industry-specific breakdown of the 2025 Verdantix global corporate survey on EHS budgets, priorities and tech preferences, respondents in the chemicals sector...
20 February, 2026
In the regional and industry-specific breakdown of the 2025 Verdantix global corporate survey on EHS budgets, priorities and tech preferences, respondents in the mining sector re...
16 February, 2026
As organizations try to navigate where AI fits into their operations, EHS teams find themselves caught between optimism, scepticism and the daily realities of keeping people safe. ...
13 February, 2026
The 10 EHSQ predictions for 2026 from Verdantix reveal a decisive shift – organizations are leaving behind fragmented tools and early‑stage AI in favour of systems that build trus...
03 February, 2026
EHS practitioners attend industry events to stay informed on best practices for maintaining safe, sustainable and compliant operations. These forums not only provide education on e...
30 January, 2026