Real-Time Microseismic Traffic Light System For Early Warning And Preventive Management Of Geomechanical Risk In Underground Mining (Disruptive Technologies Required Across the Mining Value Chain to Attract New Capital) *A. Arteaga1, P. Espinoza2. 1Department of Innovation, Poderosa, La Libertad Peru, (*Presenting author: aarteagap@poderosa.com.pe) Abstract In Peruvian underground mining, rockfalls constitute the primary cause of fatal accidents, accounting for 54.55% of reported fatalities, according to official OSINERGMIN data. This reality highlights the critical need to strengthen preventive approaches to geomechanical risk management and to improve early warning systems capable of supporting timely decision-making in underground environments. Microseismic monitoring is widely implemented in modern underground mining operations as a tool for understanding rock mass behavior and identifying potential instability. However, in many cases, its practical application remains limited to daily reports that are often delivered with a delay and mainly used for technical analysis. This reporting-based approach significantly constrains the ability to respond immediately to evolving geomechanical conditions and reduces the effectiveness of microseismic monitoring as an operational safety tool. This project presents the development and pilot implementation of a real-time microseismic traffic light system aimed at enhancing early warning and preventive management of geomechanical risk in underground mining. The proposed system integrates real-time microseismic data acquisition into the existing SCADA platform, enabling continuous processing and visualization of microseismic information within the operational control environment. A key feature of the system is the transformation of complex microseismic data into an intuitive traffic light–style visual alert interface. This interface is designed to provide clear, highly visible alerts that can be easily interpreted by on-site personnel, including non-specialized operational staff working in underground. By simplifying risk communication, the system supports situational awareness and facilitates faster recognition of changing geomechanical conditions. The pilot implementation is intended to validate the system under real operational conditions, assessing its contribution to improving occupational safety and supporting preventive risk management practices. By bridging the gap between microseismic monitoring 58
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