15 Dec Monitoring the Heartbeat of Mining and Metals Production
Summary • Kanmantoo Copper Mine, owned by Hillgrove Resources in South Australia • This mine used smart sensor technology to increase production potential by raising ROM bin capacities and to reduce maintenance costs by reducing operator time on site. • To optimize fill levels, existing radar level sensors had...
15 Mar Transition From Haulage Technicians to Autonomous Controllers at Vale
Vale shared insight on the steps they took to prepare employees whose roles changed from haulage technician to autonomous controller. They personalized their change management processes and restructured their organizational structure to complement operational culture. This case study is for the Autonomous Mining Skills Migration Case Study library. To achieve the desired operating efficiency and productivity benefits of an autonomous...
15 Mar Lessons Learned When Workforce Reduction was a Factor in Migrating Truck Drivers to Autonomous Fleets
This anonymous case study highlights a consultancy’s experience helping a North American mining operation whose truck driving operations migrated to autonomous fleets. This case study discusses how communication and change management initiatives had to be adapted once they realized that autonomous mining would result in job loss for this company. This case study is...
15 Mar Rio Tinto’s Experience with Automation Improving Safety for Employees and Creating Value
Rio Tinto shared a case study on people strategy for various autonomous systems within their operations, and the importance of keeping employees engaged and informed during upskilling and reskilling transitions. For them, inclusivity and trusting the ingenuity of their people has resulted in successful innovation. This case study is for the Autonomous Mining Skills Migration Case Study library. To achieve the...
15 Mar Skills Migration for Remote Drill Operators
An anonymous case study reviews change management strategies adopted by a copper mine whose on-site drill operations were moved to a control centre. It outlines how the company successfully overcame knowledge gaps experienced by many employees whose roles were upskilled, with zero job loss encountered. This case study is for the Autonomous Mining Skills...