TIME USAGE MODEL FOR UNDERGROUND MINING

BACKGROUND

In 2020, GMG published A Standardized Time Classification Framework for Mobile Equipment in Surface Mining. That guideline provided a classification framework for operational activity that enabled meaningful performance analysis and industry-wide comparison.

The guideline proposed a common time usage model, which is a tool that classifies activities, statuses, and events so that the operations and management personnel can understand, monitor, and manage time usage in their operation. Managing time provides a foundation for operational excellence.

However, the guideline only applied for surface mining. This project would be an adaptation of the time usage model but specific for underground mining.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this project is to publish a time usage model for underground mining, covering recommendations for the consistent classification of common underground mining operational activities into standard time categories. The time usage model will be a visual representation of the recommended classification framework.

CONSIDERATIONS

Potential considerations for the guideline include:

  • Recommendations for the consistent classification of common underground mining operational activities, statuses, and events into standard time categories
  • A time usage model, which is a visual representation of the recommended classification framework identified above
  • Recommended definitions for common industry operational KPIs
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We’re looking for participants to contribute expertise and knowledge as subject matter experts.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE

Virtual | June 5, 2023

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