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Mining’s digital revolution: Best-in-class operations management for unparalleled efficiency
The Mining Operations Management (MOM) suite from Rockwell Automation unites best-in-class attributes for MOM solutions with a powerful and differentiated list of out-of-the-box features that sets it apart.
ockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, has helped miners to improve processes and achieve operational excellence throughout its 100-year history. From its core range of hardware products, which enable process and power integration, to enterprise software solutions that deliver continuous control at scale.
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Data management challenges for mining industries
The landscape of mining operations is undergoing a seismic shift, with companies increasingly embracing integrated operations and reducing reliance on on-site staff. Despite advancements in technology, the industry continues to grapple with challenges such as commodity price volatility, mounting environmental, social and governance (ESG) demands, and a fiercely competitive labour market. These factors pose significant threats to profitability, underscoring the critical importance of operational efficiency. In response to these conditions, many mining enterprises have ramped up investments in digital technologies, aiming to enhance performance. However, the expected outcomes often fall short, as companies reevaluate dated strategies and solutions. Given the potential in a connected enterprise, there are some key areas of focus that can help miners achieve sustainable success.
For example, turn siloed data into useful, timely and accurate information that feeds integrated operations and supports decision-making:
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Embrace digital transformation with Rockwell Automation’s best-in-class operations management suite for unparalleled efficiency.
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Companies use less than 1% of available data effectively.
Business decisions are made based on unreliable information.
Operations focus on short-term incident resolution rather than continuous improvement.
Data is isolated within in-house applications.
Measurement inaccuracies So, why do miners still struggle to turn data into useful information essential for decision-making?
The mining and minerals processing sector presents a unique set of challenges that distinguish it from other industrial sectors. At the core of these challenges are inherent measurement errors throughout the value chain. This imprecision leads to a
cascade of miscalculations in inventory levels, flow rates, material losses, balances and overall performance metrics. To mitigate these errors, the industry employs reconciliation and adjustment processes. These processes require solutions that not only facilitate such adjustments but also ensure clear documentation of both the original and modified values. Additionally, these solutions must provide transparency regarding who made the changes and when they were made.
Data availability With widely distributed processes, networks or power outages may be common. In this event, data is collected and buffered locally before being uploaded to servers once the network is available again. The challenge for operational data users is to identify and
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