Taking into consideration these key factors and their critical threshold values will help the directors of the participating mine to meet with success in terms of both productivity and OHS in future introduction of innovative equipment projects. Keywords: Mining, Innovation, Equipment, Productivity, Occupational Health and Safety. 1. Introduction
The Industrial Revolution spurred improvements in explosives and mining equipment. Mechanical drills powered by pistons, then compressed air, significantly increased the capability and efficiency of mining hard rock. …
Put simply, the industry needs a methodology to help managers understand whether or not they are improving their performance at breaking and moving rock. To that end, we have developed a metric—the MineLens Productivity Index (MPI)—that enables mining managers to measure the …
A camera monitors the operator's head and eyes, looking for signs of fatigue or distraction. If fatigue or distraction are detected, Guardian 2 provides immediate in-vehicle intervention: the seat vibrates and an …
All underground deposits require a method of accessing the orebody; thus, multiple factors should be known, such as daily production rate and the equipment selected for development and production, with the …
Among the top ten most cited causal factors contributing to accidents in 2012 were: lack of safety training; hazard communication; machine guarding; lockout/tagout precautions; and electrical wiring. What You …
A mine that has improved in all four elements of productivity that underpin MPI—labor, capital expenditure, nonlabor operating costs, and production volumes—will move from its starting position (as shown by …
Improving equipment utilisation increases productivity Total time(8760 hours) Scheduled time (Loading %) Available time etc and unplanned maintenance down time) Operating time Loss Effective operating time Loss Loss Loss 1 Loss 2 Loss Actual effective production time
According Kansake and Suglo (2015); and Elevli and Elevli (2010) much research have been done on selection of mine equipment and policies to improve equipment availability and utilization,...
Rapid advances in technology innovation, including automation, digitization and electrification, are fundamentally changing how the mining sector operates. These new technologies reshaping the …
A survey conducted on 432 firms from the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector in Australia, in 2015, revealed that for 63% of these companies innovation was core to their business strategy, driven mainly by a customer-focused vision, the necessity of staying ahead of the competition and direct solutions requirements from …
Models for Mining Equipment Selection 1Burt, C., 1Caccetta, L., 1Hill, S. and 2Welgama, P. 1 Curtin University of Technology,2 Rio Tinto Technical Services, Perth Australia, E …
Two factors were found most relevant to all four indicators of performance: the skill requirement and acceptance of the equipment by the operators. Seat quality was identified as a contributor to improving accident rate, while standardisation of the new equipment relative to the old contributed to productivity.
the required number of each of the equipment is determined in order to secure the proposed production. 2. Equipment Selection in Surface Mining 2.1. Selecting Fleet Type For ore transportation at a surface mine, different fleets can be used. Shovel- …
Enhancing a mine-to-market performance relies on two underlying factors: 1) organizational enablement, and 2) data and tech architecture. Organizational enablement encompasses the operating …
In surface mining, equipment selection problem involves choosing a fleet of trucks and loaders that have the capacity to move the materials specified in the mine plan within a stipulated period. The optimization problem is to select these fleets in such a way that the overall cost of materials handling is reduce.
The aim of this study is to identify the key factors that underlie successful introduction of new equipment in underground mines. We used a multi-attribute decision-aid tool, …
2.1. Factors for Consideration in Equipment Selection Four groups of factors largely determine the selection of excavating equipment (the discussion applies specifically to surface equipment but the factor are applicable to underground as well) [9]. 1. Performance factor: This relates to machine productivity, and includes cycle speed available ...
success. Several studies describe equipment upgrades that have gone awry. According to the Centre for Excel-lence in Mining Innovation (CEMI), progress in meters per day in …
General Kinematics. General Kinematics Corporation, incorporated in 1960, was established to market, design, and custom fabricate innovative vibratory materials handling and processing equipment. Today, the …
Whether it's gold mining equipment, tools for rock excavation or many other types of heavy machinery, they fill key roles when mining. Some common types of mining equipment include: Crushers: These machines take large rocks and turn them into everything from smaller rocks to dust.
Once prioritized, these rank as inexpensive, cool, quiet, efficient, low-maintenance, and unobtrusive. In selection, engineers must find the least expensive equipment that will be cool and quiet enough; but once satisfied, every additional dollar for extra cooling or added quiet is a luxury. However, additional benefits in efficiency and low ...
The aim of this study is to identify the key factors that underlie successful introduction of new equipment in underground mines. We used a multi-attribute decision-aid tool, namely the dominance-based rough-set approach. Ten innovative equipment projects carried out in an underground mine in Quebec were analysed.
Among the top ten most cited causal factors contributing to accidents in 2012 were: lack of safety training; hazard communication; machine guarding; lockout/tagout precautions; and electrical wiring. What You …
Establish a preventive maintenance guideline with a scope of at least 85%. The objective should be to extend the shelf life of the equipment and reduce possible emergency situations that interrupt the proper functioning of the equipment. Beyond prevention, predictive procedures can be incorporated.
In mechanized mining, poor equipment efficiency (availability, utilization, productivity, and quality) can endanger the success of the operation. This case study will show how an initiative to improve equipment …
In mechanized mining, poor equipment efficiency (availability, utilization, productivity, and quality) can endanger the success of the operation. This case study will show how an initiative...
Two factors were found most relevant to all four indicators of performance: the skill requirement and acceptance of the equipment by the operators. Seat quality was …
Our research, which includes mining companies across countries and product types, suggests that mine-to-market optimization can generate a 10 to 15 percent increase in earnings before interest, taxes, …
A well-organized fleet management in surface mining is required in order to maximize truck per shovel Match Factors. The most common materials handling in surface mining is by truck and shovel combination. This operation is one of the key factor to reduce the cost of mineral production.
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a lean manufacturing strategy that aims to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of equipment, processes, and people. By involving all employees in ...
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The aim of this study is to identify the key factors that underlie successful introduction of new equipment in underground mines. We used a multi-attribute decision …
Introduction: Machines are equipment that increases productivity and efficiency in a workplace. Machine Reliability, Integrity, and Availability are the most critical factors to ensure machinery ...
geotechnical engineering practice to mine design and general operating procedures, to allow safe and economic mining of any commodity within any rock mass *. The intent of this guideline is to provide examples of good geotechnical engineering practice and to assist mining operators in achieving compliance with Regulation 13.8 of the Mines
A survey conducted on 432 firms from the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector in Australia, in 2015, revealed that for 63% of these …
Specifically, this project will investigate factors leading to hand and finger injuries to develop guidance and performance specifications for hand protection. Researchers will also examine the efficacy of using …