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Mining, being a dynamic and intricate operation, needs a multifaceted continuous stream of information from surface to underground and vice versa. This two-way interaction is mandatory for risk assessment, coordinated team work, and effective safety management for underground miners. Communication becomes more important in underground mines as mining, by its inherent nature, is a hazardous activity. An effective and real-time communication can avoid or mitigate potentially dangerous situations (Young, 2002).

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