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Sandvik AutoMineThe Future of Automation
The new era of mining
Pieter Prinsloo
Automation Manager
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Our EHS Vision
Zero Harm to our people, the environment we work in,
our customers and our suppliers
Our strong EHS culture
Arises from our values and is fully integrated into the
way we do business and design our products
Relies on everyone being committed to our vision and
taking personal responsibility, our people are our Greatest Asset
Sandvik Environmental,Health & Safety
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Industry:
Safe mining, Safety is Paramount Mines are getting deeper and more complex
and dangerous to mine People are the most Critical link to the success of Automation, they need to accept
the changes in the way we will mine in the future, and embrace the technology
Need to invest in personnel to enable them to manage, operate and maintain
autonomous equipment and Systems in the future Geek Friendly Mines
Need to find ways to mine Low Grade mines more cost effective
Sandvik: Close collaboration with Customers, Suppliers, and Industry Legislators
Aim to have the most comprehensive portfolio of mining automation products
Objective: full automation of the mining process
yet realizing that the journey requires several steps
and fit-for-purpose solutions, it is not Plug and Play
Focus on equipment autonomy, and on mining process automation and datamanagement
Key PrinciplesThe Future of Automation
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FIRSTSTEPS COMMONAUTOMATIONPLATFORMFORALLPRODUCTS
Confidential
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AutoMine Equipment
AutoMine Cont ro l Room
Common Control
System platforms
across all productofferings are very
important - SICA
Equipment Monitoring
Remote Control
Fleet management
Process management Proximity Detection
Future
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AutoMine
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AutoMine Hauling
AutoMine Drilling
AutoMine Crushing and Screening
AutoMine Process Management
AutoMine Draw Control
AutoMine Lite
The Most Comprehensive AutomationOffering available in the market today
ProductsSandvik AutoMine
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Safety: No personnel in the Production Area - zero LTIs, zero fatalities
Continuous Production and greater Utilization of equipment longer
operating hours = more tons, more ore, 16.7% increased utilization
Real Time Production Reporting allows accurate Draw Control
Management
Real Time Condition Monitoring of equipment prevent equipment damage
Full Real Time Visibility of Asset location and performance
Fully automated traffic control no collisions
Since the introduction of AutoMine in 2004, NO LTIs has been recorded
associated with the Systems Operations
Production Execution and Management from remote Hubs possible
Operators dont need to fly in
People with disabilities will be able to operate equipment
People on light duties will be able to operate equipment
Less Damage to equipment vs Tele-remote Systems
Measure, Control and OptimiseTrue Benefits
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Project Initiated in 2007
6 Semi-Autonomous Loaders
4 Production Zones
24/7 Operation
Realtime Production Recording and Reporting
Realtime Condition Monitoring and Reporting Automation allows for Production over shift change
Production also during blasting clearance
System Complies with Supplier Obligations under the
AS61508 Standard for Functional Safety of Machinery
Control Systems
Northparkes Mine NSW
Sandvik Fleet AutomationCase Study Brief
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Customer has Very Strong Safety Culture
Operators Acceptance Good Change Management
Processes Mine Operations Acceptance Change Management
Mine Layout was designed to fit Automation
Fully Concreted Roadways
Detailed System Roll-out Plan to meet Production
Requirements for Automation
Persisting with the technology throughout the ramp
up stages, even during underperformance
System Reports are visible and easy to enterpret
First Female Loader Operator in Northparkes
Sandvik Maintenance Team on site
Continuous Optimisation Strategy roll out
Collaboration with Sandvik to develop future
Products
Northparkes Mine NSWSuccess Factors
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Off Earth Mining: Transformation To Automation
Challenges for OEM Transformation?
Cultural Change
Fully Understanding the application Understand and prove the capability of the technology
It is not a plug and play process
Different Product
Different Environment
Different Culture
Rate of Technology Evolution affect integration
Implementation Readiness Operational Readiness
Support Readiness
Perception Management
Change Management
Need to Persist with the Technology
Operations need to take ownership early
The
Automation
Broth
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AutoMine Operating sites
Petra
Finsch Mine
Block 4
(Aug 2005)
Barrick
Williams Mine
(Jun 2007)
Sandvik Tampere
Plant Test mine
(1999)
Inmet Mining
Pyhsalmi mine
(Jan 2005)
LKAB
Kiruna Mine
(2010)
Codelco El
Teniente
Pipa Norte
(Jun 2004)
Codelco
El Teniente
Diablo Regimiento
(April 2005)
Codelco
El Teniente
Pilar Norte
(Dec 2009)
Boliden
Garpenberg Mine
(2010)
IAMGOLD
Westwood Mine
(2011)
Xstrata (OM)
Elands Mine
(2011)
Dundee PM (OM)
Chelopech Mine(2010-2011)
Rio Tinto
Northparkes E48
(2011)
Newcrest Cadia and
Ridgeway Deeps
(2011)
Rio Tinto
Argyle Diamonds
(2013 Roll Out)
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Aknowledgements
Rio Tinto Northparkes Mines
Newcrest Ridgeway Deeps and Cadia GoldMines
Rio Tinto Argyle Diamonds
Rio Tinto Northparkes Mines
Newcrest Ridgeway Deeps and Cadia GoldMines
Rio Tinto Argyle Diamonds
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Thank You
If I had asked the people what they wanted, they would have said FASTER HORSES- Henry FordIf I had asked the people what they wanted, they would have said FASTER HORSES- Henry Ford