Predictive Maintenance for a more optimized and less expensive mining operation
The hostile environment and complex operation of mining industries are major drivers of the main problems faced by the sector: unplanned equipment downtime and high operational maintenance costs. Because of this, the recent technological advances have begun to deliver more precise solutions to the challenge of keeping up with the industry's demand for its products while seeking to reduce unnecessary expenses in the operation. In this context, the predictive maintenance process will be presented and deepened in order to understand how it can be the solution to increase the efficiency and profitability of mining industries by facilitating data management [...]
Maximizing Efficiency and Safety in Mining Operations with Asset Performance Management
Intro The mining industry is continuously facing the challenges of equipment downtime, high maintenance costs, and safety risks. These problems can negatively impact a mining operation's productivity and profitability. However, asset performance management has been proven to be of great assistance to address these hurdles. The challenges of Mining Industries Mining operations face a number of obstacles related to the management and performance of their equipment and infrastructure. One of the most significant challenges is equipment downtime, which can occur due to a variety of reasons such as equipment failure, lack of maintenance, or unplanned events. Downtime [...]
Driving safety in Mining through Risk-based Inspections
Intro Risk-based inspections are an important method for driving safety in mining operations. Unlike traditional inspections, which are based on a predetermined schedule, risk-based inspections prioritize areas of the mine that are more likely to be susceptible to accidents or incidents. By identifying and mitigating potential hazards, risk-based inspections can contribute to improving safety standards and reducing the likelihood of accidents. One of the main benefits of risk-based inspections is that they allow mining companies to focus on the areas of the mine that pose the greatest risk to workers and the operation. This means that resources can [...]
Are you a mining manager? So you’d better read this right now!
Mining and Metals managers are facing a strong conflict within their operation: how can I increase my productivity? The answer is complex, but two approaches can be used to tackle this dilemma. One possible approach, although very time-consuming and costly, is to expand mining sites. The other is all about driving the digital transformation through all organizational levels The roadmap to a mining digital transformation A successful digital transformation strategy cannot be implemented if it lacks strong leadership. The culture change required for a transformation of such magnitude demands people's support and massive embracement. Digital transformation is [...]
Digital Transformation: a key to mining future
The mining industry is one of the most traditional and important industrial sectors. However, it is also responsible for environmental damage of great consequence. Among the impacts generated by this industry are the disposal of heavy metals into affluents, directly compromising the local fauna and flora, as well as the sedimentation of rivers and changes in soil pH. The mining operation is also responsible for a portion of air pollution and accidents that violate several ESG-related practices. Read more: Understand the importance of ESG for industrial operations right now Despite these major problems, the mining sector was one [...]
Digital Twin: a solution to mining operations
The mining industries have great challenges ahead of them, but these can be overcome by implementing effective strategies based on digital transformation. Although the mining industries suffered the least from the impact of the pandemic, according to the WPC, the mining industry still has a long way to go in complying with ESG, decarbonization, and safety guidelines in its operations. In addition, the industry has the opportunity to generate greater flexibility, integration, and profitability through innovative Industry 4.0 technologies. Read: Understand how mining companies have adapted to a new model of carbonless operation! The issue of [...]
Mining and Digital Transformation – A Sustainable Combination
Through digital transformation, mining industries have the possibility of overcoming obstacles through the use of technologies in their operation. Industries today face an extensive path for digitization. The rise of digital transformation has become an inherent necessity in industrial processes, and it is no different in the mining sector. Understand the 5 steps to a successful digital transformation strategy There are many advantages that digital transformation has provided to industrial processes and operations, including: Alignment with decarbonization needs Greater control over resource use and field team management Greater safety for operators These are the 03 main challenges that [...]
Digital Transformation: A Sustainable Future for Mining
Since ancient times, human beings have already used mining to produce utensils, materials, and tools that would be capable of transforming their lives. Since then, the mining sector has been industrialized, and in recent years it has been digitized thanks to the rise of digital transformation. Although this industry has evolved in recent decades, there is still a lot to be done to solve today's challenges. . Journey to a net-zero strategy According to a report published by PWC, the mining industry was one of the few organizations where the results of the pandemic period remained stable. [...]
Vale + Vidya: A Digital Twin use case
We are participating in a pilot project with Vale to develop a Digital Twin, and we had our firsts days on the field! During last year, we had participated in the Mining Hub selection. A project that searches for innovative solutions for members of the mining chain. One of the programs sponsored by Mining Hub is the M-Spot, in which Vidya Technology has been approved. Among the many challenges proposed by the project, our focus was on resolving number 13: Management and Control of Anticorrosive Protection in Ore Handling Assets. The goal for this challenge was to control and prevent [...]
The journey of digital transformation for the Mining sector
Since antiquity, mining activity has been present in civilizations, and since then it has played a very important role in the supply of mineral material for the development of tools, technologies, and inputs. The importance of this industrial sector is unquestionable. However, the sector faces several difficulties on its way so that its operation remains profitable, safe, and with the minimum possible environmental impacts. As it is a very complex operation and involves heavy machinery in its operations, it is not uncommon to find examples of accidents or failures that compromise the integrity of operators and the continuity of the [...]
