This technical brief explains how a mining operation improved excavator productivity by identifying hidden inefficiencies across the pit. Although utilization rates appeared strong, idle time, poor face conditions, and mismatched truck and excavator pairings were cutting into daily output. With
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Open Pit Mine Dispatch Operators’ Handbook
Efficient haulage is the backbone of open pit mining. In this handbook we explain how dispatch operators can use modern Fleet Management Systems to improve truck shovel productivity, cut idle time, and control one of the biggest cost drivers in
Uncovering the Hidden Cost of Haulage Inefficiency
This white paper explores how a major West African gold mine uncovered the hidden costs of haulage inefficiency. Despite strict cost controls, the site was losing millions each year to fuel overconsumption. GroundHog’s Fleet Management System, powered by real-time GPS
GroundHog Open Pit FMS Dispatchers’ Handbook
Efficient haulage is critical to meeting production targets and controlling costs in open-pit mining. In this handbook, we outline how the GroundHog Open Pit Fleet Management System (FMS) equips dispatchers to optimize truck-shovel operations, reduce delays, and improve overall productivity.
Reshaping Mine Safety Training: Understanding MSHA-2025-0085
In the first half of 2025, MSHA issued over 43,000 citations — and nearly 20% were classified as “Significant & Substantial.” But here’s the kicker: the most common MSHA violations weren’t obscure or technical. They were for basic safety failures like poor housekeeping, missing machine guards, and unsafe access. This blog breaks down the top MSHA violations in metal/nonmetal mines and explains how getting the fundamentals right can drastically reduce citations and keep your team safe. … Read More
Improving Operational Efficiency at Mines French.
Dans cet eBook, nous explorons comment l’industrie minière a évolué avec l’essor de la numérisation et de l’automatisation, transformant les enjeux liés à l’efficacité des équipements. Pour relever ces défis et réduire les coûts de production, les responsables de mines
Improving Operational Efficiency at Mines – Turkish.
Bu eKitapta, madencilik sektörünün dijitalleşme ve otomasyonun yükselişiyle nasıl dönüştüğünü, ekipman verimliliğine dair endişelerin nasıl şekil değiştirdiğini ele alıyoruz. Bu zorluklarla başa çıkmak ve üretim maliyetlerini düşürmek isteyen maden yöneticileri, ekipman performansını artıracak yenilikçi çözümler arıyor. Bu hedefte kilit bir
Elevating Maintenance Operations Turkish
Bu e-Kitapta, bakım departmanınızı kuruluşunuz için stratejik bir varlığa dönüştürerek bakım operasyonlarınızı nasıl geliştireceğinizi öğreneceksiniz. Bakımın Stratejik Rolü: Varlık güvenilirliğini sağlamak ve kurumsal başarıya ulaşmak için bakım ekiplerinin kritik önemini anlayın. Modern bakım uygulamalarının, sadece rutin onarımların ötesine geçerek daha
Ore Dilution and Quality Control in Open Pit Mines Turkish
La dilution du minerai et le contrôle de la qualité sont des aspects essentiels de l’exploitation minière à ciel ouvert pour garantir une extraction efficace des ressources et maximiser la valeur économique du matériau extrait. L’intégration de solutions GPS haute
Short Interval Control and FMS for Block Caving Operations Turkish
Block caving, yerçekimi etkisini kullanarak büyük ve düşük tenörlü cevher yataklarını çıkarmaya olanak tanıyan, maliyet etkin bir madencilik yöntemidir. Yüksek üretim oranları sunar ancak ileri düzeyde planlama ve yönetim gerektirir. GroundHog tarafından yayımlanan bu eKitap, Short Interval Control (SIC) ve