Groundhog Apps

Short Interval Control

Boost Tons-To-Surface by upto 40%  in 9 Months​

GroundHog SIC transforms your work planning with faster adjustments and quicker shift starts, 
resulting in higher productivity and more efficient operations.

Reduce Shift Allocation Time by Over 50% in Open-Pit Mining

Speed Up Shift Starts and Get Operators to Equipment Faster with GroundHog SIC

Automatic Shift Allocation

In traditional open-pit mining, shift allocation is done manually, which slow down operations. But with GroundHog Short Interval Control, it’s all automated, making shift allocation as easy as a single click.

  • Automatically or manually collect equipment, attendance, and shift data.
  • Pre-assign operators to equipment based on their certifications and training.
  • Set operational priorities and preferences, allowing the system to automate shift allocation seamlessly.

Minimize Plan-to-Actual Variances

Improve Compliance with Your Life of Mine Plans

Import Mine Plans, Create Execution Plans

GroundHog Short Interval Control creates and executes plans that align with your mine’s overall plan. It monitors and controls deviations to ensure timely and budget-compliant goals.

  • Import daily, weekly, and monthly plans from systems like Deswik.
  • Automatically allocate tasks or use drag-and-drop for manual assignment.
  • Monitor production and adjust plans based on actuals reported through Supervisor App or Fleet Management System.

Simplify Task Management and Team Coordination

Drive productivity with streamlined communication and effective task delegation.

Our Short Interval Control enhances task distribution and communication, ensuring effective coordination and clear understanding within the team.

  • Tasks displayed on TVs, supervisors ablets, and equipment-mounted tablets.
  • Miners receive task details, location, and equipment’s last position.
  • Supervisors use GroundHog’s Line-up app to streamline crew meetings.

Integrate with Other GroundHog Products ​

Drive continuous improvement through timely and efficient reviews.

Gain Real-Time Insights

GroundHog Short Interval Control improves in-shift management in open-pit mining through real-time task tracking, consumable monitoring, and downtime management, leading to enhanced efficiency. GroundHog Mine Control Services assist in monitoring these activities throughout the shift.

  • Control Room adjusts shift plans with real-time production updates.
  • Dispatch / Supervisors assess, reassign, resolve reported downs, raise work orders for maintenance.
  • Dispatch reviews re-supply alerts, task completion notifications, and takes action.

Shift Planning Made Easy

Discover How GroundHog Short Interval Control makes Shift Planning Easy!

Our Software Stack

OpsCenter/OpsCloud
Mine-Manager-App
Mine Manager App
Supervisor UG
Supervisor App
UG FMS
FMS Operator App

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Frequently Asked Questions

GroundHog SIC is a state-of-the-art Mining Short Interval Control system designed to maximize sustainable mining intensity in both underground and open pit operations. It features user-centered design, controls production, schedules, tracks workforce, and provides insights to enhance process efficiency.

GroundHog SIC seamlessly integrates with other GroundHog products, including Fleet Management System, Real-Time Location Tracking, Telematics, IoT, and more. It also supports Open APIs for easy integration with third-party software like SAP, mine planning tools, HRMS, and maintenance management systems.

GroundHog SIC uses a Greedy Algorithm-based autoscheduler to automatically allocate equipment and personnel, optimizing utilization. Supervisors can also manually assign tasks using a drag-and-drop interface. Completed tasks are distributed to monitors, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring everyone knows their tasks and equipment locations.

Crew supervisors use GroundHog’s Line-up app to streamline line-up meetings, ensuring that all team members are informed and prepared for their tasks.

 OpsCenter personnel or Dispatch monitor real-time production and adjust shift plans based on actuals reported through the SIC app or Fleet Management System. In the absence of an FMS, radio communications are used to update actuals.

 Shift supervisors assess the reasons for downs or delays, evaluate their impact, and reassign equipment or operators as needed. Maintenance is notified with details and impact to quickly address equipment issues and minimize production disruptions.

Shift logs include KPIs such as advance rates, tonnes mined, material routing, and consumables. They also detail individual tasks, completion rates, variances, production losses, hazards, equipment exams, and workplace exams. These reports assist production planners and supervisors in making informed decisions for future shifts.

Unlock the Power of Underground Short Interval Control

Implementing Underground Short Interval Control can significantly improve the safety, efficiency, and productivity of mining operations. By leveraging real-time data and fostering a culture of accountability and communication, SIC helps mining companies optimize their processes, leading to better outcomes in challenging underground environments. If you’re interested in learning more about how SIC can benefit your operations, consider scheduling a demo with our team at GroundHog!

  • Get 360º views of their mine 24×7
  • Plan and execute their shifts to mine more tons
  • Get production data from sensors
  • Plan their rollouts for Digitization and Automation
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