MINING 4.0 HOW DO WE GET THERE?
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— The ‘Five Pillar’ approach
Gresshoff recommends that miners utilise ABB’s ‘Five Pillar’ approach when mapping out their Mining 4.0 journey. This identifies the solution categories or “building blocks” for full digital integration.
Asset performance Optimise performance of assets to increase uptime and reduce maintenance spend. This would include condition monitoring, predictive maintenance services and advanced performance analytics.
Process performance Improve throughput and quality. This involves advanced process control, optimisation and simulation.
Operational excellence For value chain visibility and flexibility. Execute strategy consistently and reliably with an Operations Management System (OMS).
Connected workforce Enhance safety and productivity of staff. Harness tools such as augmented reality, operator rounds and knowledge vaults to retain information and skills.
Underlining all Five Pillars are Cybersecurity best practices and the human adoption to the digital change. Sustainability Reduce resource costs and risks. Manage compliance reporting. Cost savings from utility management (e.g. ventilation on demand) can be achieved swiftly.
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