This technical guide brings together the Digital and Technology KPIs that increasingly determine how well modern mining operations actually function. Many sites invest heavily in systems, automation, and connectivity, but far fewer measure whether those tools are reliable, adopted, and genuinely improving execution. Digital system uptime, automation usage, sensor coverage, and workforce readiness often decide whether technology enables better decisions or quietly becomes another layer of operational risk.
The Digital and Technology KPI Library breaks these indicators down in clear, practical terms. Each KPI explains what is being measured, how it fits into daily operations, and why it matters to control room teams, supervisors, engineers, and site leadership. Digital system availability shows whether dispatch, fleet management, and control systems can be trusted when decisions matter. Automation utilisation reveals whether investments in autonomous or remote equipment are delivering consistent operating hours. IoT sensor coverage highlights how much of the operation is actually visible in real time rather than inferred after the fact.
Here is the thing. Digital performance gaps tend to stay hidden until something fails. A short outage in a dispatch or communications system can stall production instantly. Low automation utilisation often signals change management or integration issues, not technology limits. Poor sensor coverage leaves reliability teams blind to early warning signs. Low digital adoption rates show that paper processes are still driving decisions, even when systems exist. Training compliance exposes whether the workforce is equipped to use the tools already deployed.
This guide is designed to help teams turn digital signals into operational clarity. It connects technology KPIs back to real outcomes like productivity, safety, and cost control. Reliable systems enable continuous control. Automation supports consistency and repeatability. Sensors unlock predictive insight. Adoption and training determine whether data flows cleanly across the operation or fractures into silos.
With GroundHog’s connected ecosystem capturing production, maintenance, location, and operator inputs on a single platform, these digital KPIs can be measured continuously rather than guessed at during audits or reviews. Teams can see system health, adoption gaps, and automation performance as they happen and correct course before technology becomes a bottleneck instead of an advantage.
This guide covers:
- How to measure digital system availability and technology reliability
- How to track automation utilisation and quantify its operational impact
- How IoT sensor coverage enables real time visibility and predictive insight
- How to assess digital adoption and workforce readiness
- How GroundHog provides a clear, operational view of digital performance across the mine