Building a Proactive Mine Security Program at FQM Kansanshi with Autonomous Drones

  • NestGen ’26
  • Public Safety & Security

October 2, 2026 · 29 min

Mine security programs often start reactive, responding to incidents after they happen rather than catching them early. Autonomous drones are changing that equation, giving security teams continuous site visibility that turns patrols from reactive sweeps into proactive coverage. In this NestGen session, First Quantum Minerals and FS Systems will share how a proactive mine security program was built at FQM Kansanshi with autonomous drones, and what mining teams should think through when moving security operations from reactive to continuous.