In this video we will walk through the publisher client application which is a part of the Airgon Hosted solution.

Originally presented at Haulage & Loading 2013. Too often, haul truck operator trainees don’t retain enough of the knowledge they learn during training. That can lead to longer on-boarding cycles, lower productivity and potential safety problems in the mine. Blended learning – providing training via multiple modalities using a highly structured, building-block approach – shows promise in addressing this challenge. This paper highlights insights gathered over a three-year period from mines in North America and provides examples of blended learning in action.

Originally presented at Haulage & Loading 2013. This white paper explores proximity detection in the open pit mine being used effectively as an operator assist strategy which improves digging production through enforcement of best practices, although it is normally thought of first as a safety tool, and second as a step toward full automation when combined with object avoidance.

FLSmidth installed Dorr-Oliver® flotation mechanisms to replace old technology at Mount Isa Mines in northwest Queensland, Australia. The results included increased copper grade and recovery, lower cost wear parts, and reduced maintenance costs. FLSmidth continues to invest in forced-air, mechanical cell design improvements and introduced the innovative nextSTEP™ rotor/stator to the mining industry in 2015.

This detailed ROI case study compares measuring aggregate stockpiles using traditional surveying to using an automated drone system. Whitaker Contracting is already saving 22% measuring their stockpiles with Kespry drones, while surveying 2X more frequently and spending 4X less time overall, with additional benefits to their business

OSHA has recently added a new regulation: “Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution and Electrical Protective Equipment.” This paper will outline the background of the changes and offer best practices for how you can make your business safer by protecting against arc flash hazards.

The authors describe the application of remote isolation systems in mining industry conveyance systems and offers case study details where these systems have been installed.

Common myths and documentation regarding circuit breakers utilizing Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) gas interrupters and switchgear using this gas for insulation. Regulatory, operational and total life-cycle costs associated with this technology and safety from the perspective of not just the electrical workplace but the impact of SF6 designs on the business and the impact on the planet.

This paper is a case study outlining the experience of a multisite cement producer and their experience in implementing an enterprise-wide electrical workplace safety program, including compliance with the National Fire Protection Association 70E-2012 standard.

Overview of arc-preventative motor control centers and how they enhance personal safety, protect equipment and support more reliable operations.

Adjustable frequency drive offering from Eaton improved reliability and enhanced safety with a small physical footprint. Estimated monthly energy savings up to $45,000, as well as an integrated design contributing to reductions in material costs and timely delivery minimizing plant downtime.

Working with Eaton can help you better manage costs, mitigate risk, protect people and equipment.

Lehigh Hanson implements an enterprise-wide arc flash compliance program

The mining industry is a competitive business with operators competing to uncover every advantage. Perhaps the biggest step forward could come from an unlikely source. Read about 10 things you may not have known about LED lighting in mining operations.

An overview of how the Kespry Drone System makes can automatically calculate the volume of any type of stockpile. Automatically measure any type of stockpile using a drone, from aggregate materials like sand, stone, gravel and rock, to biomass products like pulp, timber, logs, and lawn and garden like woodchips, mulch and fertilizer, even landfill stockpiles.

Mining managers should beware the maintenance organization that attempts non-maintenance work like construction or equipment modification unless they are organized and qualified to do so.

Training for the Safest Operations: • Practice for a range of possible emergency situations in a safe environment • Increase confidence in reacting to emergencies • Significantly reduce your risk of LTIs and fatalities • Compliance Refresher Training

Learn how Whitaker Contracting use Kespry Drones to automatically measure the volume of stockpiles at their aggregate quarries, including 3D aerial models for mine planning, mine operations and mine safety.

Frustrated by its drilling costs, a U.S. mine agreed to let Joy Global run tests comparing our Montabert HC110 to a leading competitor’s hydraulic drifter, to see if the Montabert drifter could help the mine reduce costs while improving safety and performance.

Today’s mining market is a challenge, but Joy Global has the solutions to help mining operations reduce costs and increase productivity, while achieving or exceeding operating and financial goals. The company’s JoySmart Solutions are integrated offerings of its smart connected products and systems, advanced analytics and direct services, customized to solve the toughest mining challenges.

Joy offers a complete range of longwall equipment to suit the needs of mining operations worldwide. Globally recognized as the leading manufacturer of complete longwall systems, Joy provides its customers with a single, accountable source for shearers, roof supports, face conveyors, stageloaders, crushers and mobile belt tail pieces.

Through JoySmart Solutions, Joy Global helps solve its customers’ toughest challenges using data-driven intelligence, collaboration through partnership and experienced-based service execution. It is a solutions-based offering designed to help reduce costs and increase productivity for customers, while helping them achieve or exceed their operating and financial goals.

Joy Global Life Cycle Managment (LCM) solutions reduce mining costs by enabling us to partner with customers to optimize machine performance throughout the asset’s life cycle. Joy Global’s direct service teams work on-site and in local service centers to provide superior maintenance and repair services along with quality service products and consumables (SP&C) to meet the unique requirements of each mining environment. These teams work alongside mine personnel and recommend productivity-enhancing options and modernization's to help keep the asset available to achieve the lowest cost per ton throughout its life cycle.

Joy Global applies unparalleled experience, service capabilities, facilities and personnel for delivering “like-new” performance at a cost significantly less than purchasing a new machine. Partial rebuilds are designed to be flexible ensuring machine performance and minimizing downtime between major rebuilds. Machine rebuilds or exchanges can also be bundled per an agreed-upon schedule.

Construction TV spoke with Kespry's Director of Business Development, Grant Lee, about how Construction companies are using the Kespry Drone to track progress and conduct site surveys on the job site. Daily flights, aerial images, maps, 2D and 3D models provide construction project managers, general contractors and survey managers with the up to date reporting.

Making front suspension the standard, not the option: An increasing body of research is linking chronic Whole Body Vibration exposure to musculosketal disorders such as lower back pain, and these disorders are now the leading cause of chronic injury and absenteeism in the Canadian and US workforces. So for a mining industry facing prolonged pricing headwinds, keeping workers healthy and productive isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also essential to surviving the downcycle to prosper on the other side.

Learn how by using the Kespry Drone System, Lehigh Hanson is getting cost efficient and accurate measurements of their stockpiles every month, versus the quarterly measurements they were previously getting.

Hexagon Mining is the only company to solve surface and underground challenges by integrating design, planning, and operations technologies for safer, more productive mines. With its commitment to shape smart change, Hexagon Mining does not just imagine bridging the gap between short-term planning and operations, connecting eet operations with mine planning, or making analytics and business intelligence holistic and universal - it is making these solutions a reality.

MineSight 3D visualizes output from MS3D and other MineSight products. Core functionality includes creating and manipulating 2D and 3D data, editing, querying, and plotting/display of all types of geology and mining data.

Jmineops is the fleet management software at the heart of the Jigsaw solution. It is the window into your mining operations, providing critical information – all updated in real- time – allowing dispatchers, administrators and maintenance personnel to seamlessly interact with the Jigsaw Jfleet, J2guidance and J3autonomous solutions.

The development and application of systems that can protect drivers and operators from collisions in busy surface mines, particularly where large haul trucks are interacting with smaller personnel vehicles, has been a major industry focus in recent years. Companies committed to safer surface mining turn to SAFEmine, the leader in Collision Avoidance and Fatigue Monitoring systems, delivering extensible solutions that save lives. Currently protecting more than 20,000 vehicles in over 50 mines worldwide, SAFEmine provides a complete range of advanced traffic safety solutions for surface mining and sets the benchmark for Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS). SAFEmine offers an array of products and services that include CAS, real-time full-fleet tracking, fatigue monitoring, systems to protect clean up equipment around heavy rotating machines, and sophisticated displays that integrate vital safety information intuitively in cabins. • 360° protection at any speed or visibility • Best proven and reliable Collision Avoidance System in surface mining • Upgradeable and customizable to mine’s requirements • Cost effective, can reduce downtime and improve SAFETY SAFEmine CAS LIVE REPORTING Track TrackingRadar ShovelAssist Reduce collision risks SafetyCentre FATIGUE MONITORING FatigueMonitor COLLISION AVOIDANCE Increase productivity Global Support productivity

Hexagon Mining is the only company to solve surface and underground challenges by integrating the world's best measurement solutions with proven technologies for planning, operations, and safety. We bring surveying, design, fleet management, production optimization, and collision avoidance together in a life-of-mine solution that connects people and processes. Out customers are safer, more productive, and can make sense of their data.

SHAPING SMART CHANGE FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR MINE Hexagon Mining is the only company to solve surface and underground challenges by integrating design, planning, and operations technologies for safer, more productive mines. By combining the experience, leadership, and expertise of MineSight, Leica Jigsaw, SmartMine UG, and SAFEmine, Hexagon Mining delivers an unprecedented portfolio of technologies.

Senior MineSight Specialist Ernesto Vivas and Luis Zozaya, Chief Engineer, Cobre del Mayo, discuss how the alignment of mine planning with operation has dramatically improved performance at the Piedras Verdes mine.

Alois Geierlehner, Director Business Development Geosystems, explains how Hexagon mine360 is connecting planning, operations, geodetic slope monitoring, surveying, UAV, and radar-based monitoring systems for a holistic view of a mine.

UAS Sales Manager, Bryan Baker, and Mine Planning Specialist, Johnny Lyons-Baral, explain the many advantages of using UAS and point clouds in blast optimization and general mining operations.

Safety Product Line Manager Cyrille Sauvain discusses how Hexagon Mining’s collision avoidance and fatigue monitoring technology is helping mines to respond to the ever-increasing demands for safety.

Episode Description: Hexagon Mining is combining integration and innovation to deliver real-time information that makes mines safer and more productive. EVP Technology and Innovation, Glenn Wylde explains the highlights.

Hexagon Mining is unique among technology providers in integrating solutions for planning, operations, and safety. President Hélio Samora discusses how the company is helping mines to prevail amid tough economic times.

Enrique Sánchez, Asesor Técnico Senior Grupo México, explains how the company has seen unprecedented levels of efficiency and control at its Toquepala mine in Peru by integrating fleet management with mine planning.

EVP Technology and Innovation, Glenn Wylde explains how Hexagon Mining is solving miners’ most complex problems - from autonomous mining to distributed computing - by adopting technology and innovating.

Times may be tough for the mining industry but President Hélio Samora explains how Hexagon Mining’s integrated approach to technology is relieving pressure on customers.

EVP of Technology and Innovation, Glenn Wylde, explains how Hexagon Mining is integrating planning, operations and safety technologies to solve surface and underground challenges.

Mines in the Asia-Pacific region are not alone in seeking more from their operations: more productivity, increased safety and a healthier bottom line. Hexagon Mining is uniquely positioned to solve these challenges in the region, explains Hexagon Mining President Hélio Samora.

African Barrick Gold (ABG) needed help to address rising energy costs and tightening profit margins at its North Mara mine in Tanzania. North Mara is a high-grade open pit gold mine with a life-of-mine estimated at 10 years, and the potential to process 8,000 tonnes of ore per day.

In 2013, Mexico’s Cobre del Mayo (CDM) was attempting to solve common, yet complex issues at its open-pit copper mine in southern Sonora, 21 kilometers from the town of Alamos. CDM produces grade-A copper cathode, supplied as refractory, and vein-type ore for processing into concentrate. The mine is a copper porphyry system, structurally controlled by shear faulting with mineralization stockwork, disseminated and variable depth ranging oxidation.

The Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the Dominican Republic is a joint venture between Barrick Gold and Gold Corp., which hold 60% and 40% ownership respectively. The mine is operated by Barrick Gold and 2013 was the mine’s first full year of production.

Pan American Silver subsidiary, Minera Corner Bay, operates the Alamo Dorado open pit silver mine in Sonora, Mexico. Commercial production began on April 1, 2007. Production from Alamo Dorado generates most of its revenue from silver with the remainder from gold.

The Greens Creek mine, owned and operated by Hecla Mining Co, produces gold, silver, lead and zinc from an underground mining operation on Admiralty Island, Alaska. Employees must travel a 19-kilometer, single-lane access road to access the mine site, which is shared with ore haulage and freight trucks. Hecla sought a simple and robust way to augment its radio call-out procedures to increase driver awareness of approaching traffic and improve safety on the access road.

Teck is Canada’s largest diversified resource company and the number-two exporter of seaborne steelmaking coal worldwide

Learn how Kespry Automated Drones are used by aggregates companies for aggregate stockpile measurement, inventory management and mine planning, thereby saving time and money.

Description of essential planning steps: establishing criteria to help determine which work should be planned: discussion of scheduling procedures.

Criteria for planning work; Planning steps; Scheduling procedures.

Kespry Cloud makes it easy for Aggregates companies to measure cut and fill volumes, distances, areas, and perimeters, overlay PDFs and drawings on their maps, make annotations for collaboration, view contours, elevation maps, 3D models, inventory reports and more.

Read an article by Rock Products about how aggregates producers are quickly finding out that automated drone systems can improve how a company measures aggregate stockpiles, and save them a lot of money.

Maintenance supervisors have difficulty using work order system elements forcing them to use inadequate work control methods that provide neither control nor data required to develop essential information.

Watch a video about how Sully-Miller, an aggregates and asphalt company, part of Colas USA, is using Kespry's Automated Drones for mine planning and operations.

Learn how Kespry's Automated Drones can assist Construction companies involved with asphalt production and road paving, including DOT (Department of Transportation) organizations.

Read an article by Rock Products about how Whitaker Contracting uses Kespry's Automated Drone System to measure stockpiles at its three quarry operations.

What can drones do for you? If you are wondering how drones can be integrated into your operations, we invite you to read our Drone Mapping Considerations whitepaper. It discusses our experiences in research and development of drone systems and offers advice on integrating drones into your business.

Learn how Kespry's Automated Drone System is a complete inventory management solution for aggregates.

The Kespry Drone System provides customers the tools needed during mine development to evaluate production potential and plan scheduling using PDF overlays, 3D Models, Contour Maps, Property Boundary Surveys, Geologic Borehole Locations - easily accessed and shared online with Kespry Cloud.

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) is one of the most effective ways to improve the impact of preventive maintenance. While traditional preventive maintenance can avoid some premature failures, RCM adds advanced condition monitoring technologies to identify potential failures far more quickly and accurately while concurrently identifying root causes to eliminate or reduce their impact. A series of 6 phases examines the implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance.

Part 2 provides an outline of the eight (8) steps recommended for the implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance.

Learn how a power plant in North Dakota decreased their quicklime consumption & operating costs by almost $1 million annually. Highlights: Quicklime consumption decreased by over 10% annually; Reduced slaking system maintenance costs by $120,000 annually; Increased Sulphur scrubbing efficiency; Reduced Carbon footprint by 5,300 tons CO2 annually Increased slaking system throughput from 63% to 100% of name-plate capacity. The installed cost of the upgrade was under $200,000 – payback was less than 3 months.

Complete a free self-guided system review that provides you a customized report outlining simple, cost-effective ways to improve the operation of your dry chemical handling system.The System Health Check uses our expertise & data to help you take a proactive approach to identifying potential safety, reliability and process challenges before they become a problem.

The three forms of chemical lime are Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3), Calcium Oxide (CaO), and Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). These three are directly linked, and together form what is often referred to as the Calcium or Lime Triangle.

Choosing the right lime slaker for your application is no easy task. Here you will find information on each type of lime slaker and we’ll help you to understand the advantages and disadvantages between Detention slakers, Paste slakers, Horizontal Ball Mills, Vertical Ball Mills and Mixtank/ Batch slakers.

Our optimization specialists devised an experiment to show exactly how important slaking temperature is to lime reactivity and lime consumption. The results of which are displayed in this case study.

Learn more about the Patent Pending VERTIMILL® Retrofit Kit. VERTIMILL® slakers have been utilized as a premium lime slaker that eliminates the grit handling requirements and also produces a superior quality, more reactive, lime slurry. A typical VERTIMILL® slaker, as supplied from the factory, may allow short-circuiting of the fresh feed, resulting in large particle carry-over downstream. A small, but meaningful, percentage of the fresh feed will pass directly from the top of the slaking/grinding chamber directly into the Separating Chamber before effective slaking or grinding of the grit has occurred.

Choosing the right lime slaker for your application is no easy task. Here you will find information on each type of lime slaker and we’ll help you to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Employing operational excellence to optimize underground haulage systems

Monitoring systems detected excessive startup torque on a 4,200-foot Joy underground-to-surface conveyor system at an Illinois coal operation. Site operators needed the issue resolved quickly to avoid months of potential downtime, as the system is the main production artery for the mine.

Contura Coal West, based in the Powder River Basin (western US), needed additional machines but did not have the capital budget to invest in new equipment. Contura did, however, have two idled shovels in the eastern United States it could relocate. To meet production requirements, these machines had to be moved, reassembled, upgraded and operational within eight months.

Chevron Products Company has a competitive family of hydraulic oils. Our hydraulic oils, when combined with an effective maintenance program including system cleanliness, can help to improve productivity, reliability and uptime and help minimize costs including fuel costs, and in many cases create a material improvement to your bottom line.*

This short PowerPoint tackles the many misconceptions about bolted tanks and leakage. Get the facts!

Fusing glass to the steel is unlike traditional coatings such as paints and epoxy that are superficial. Understand the difference.

Eliminating Large Particle Carryover – Improving Milk of Lime Reactivity STT's Patent Pending VERTIMILL® Retrofit has exceeded performance expectations. After 8 months of operations: Elimination of large particle carry-over.; 16% reduction in lime consumption per ton of SO2 removed; Higher scrubbing efficiency was achieved (less SO2 discharged to the environment); Maintenance intervals and tank cleanout frequencies have been improved due to reduced largeparticle carry-over. This is a ‘Patent Pending’ improvement is suitable for all sizes of Lime Slaking VERTIMILL® in lime slaking duty.

Joy Global debuts Joy 4LD loader for narrow vein mining

Joy Global introduces new Joy 22RU cutter for hard rock and industrial mineral applications

Joy Global presents new Joy hybrid diesel LHD line at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2016

Joy Global unveils new equipment, technology and services at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL2016

Joy Global rolls out JoySmart Solutions, integrated offerings delivering improved mine performance

Joy Global debuts highly versatile P&H 77XD Blasthole Drill

Joy Global unleashes first hybrid shovel, the P&H 2650CX

Joy Global introduces DynaMiner prototype featuring DynaCut technology for continuous hard rock mining

Joy Global debuts new Montabert drill attachment, the CPA 295

Although many mines and processing plants have sophisticated maintenance cost information systems, cost control relies ultimately on management actions based on the information such systems generate. A systematic management approach to solving problems and implementing solutions is the key to effective maintenance cost control

Founded in 1983, Performance Associates International (PAI) is the worldwide leader in mine and plant industrial training. Our custom interactive modules have improved start-up success and operations for hundreds of clients on nearly every continent. In this training module, we cover how activated carbon is used to concentrate gold and silver from pregnant leach solution. The concentrating process is based on the concept of adsorption, in which complex gold, silver, and (if present) mercury molecules are adsorbed—or adhered—onto small, millimeter sized particles of activated carbon. The adsorption process is carried out at atmospheric temperature and pressure. During the process, the metals migrate from a cyanide leach solution to the surfaces of carbon pores. In addition to the animation, this module includes an animated process flowsheet, process variable target ranges and control methods, as well as alarm response procedures. This module covers one area of a gold ore processing plant. In a typical plant of this type, there would be another 4 to 8 modules that would cover the other plant areas with each module containing the same type of training materials, but specific to that plant area. In the training environment, some concepts are difficult to explain using still 2-D or even 3-D images. When this is the case, we develop animations and/or simulations in order to ensure better transfer of knowledge to our trainees.

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS or drones) along with exciting new image processing algorithms are enabling a fundamental change in how stockpile volumetric computations are performed. It is now possible to create accurate three dimensional models of stockpile areas using inexpensive cameras carried by a low cost sUAS (drone). From these 3D models, volumetric computations are easily derived. These new technologies result in significantly lower cost of collection, improved accuracy and non-disruptive data collection. Best of all, they keep data collectors out of harm’s way with collection preformed from a low altitude drone.

Effective plant-specific computer-based training (CBT) used in a formal training program can make the difference between a successful start-up and a failure. Or, in the case of an existing plant, it can make a huge difference in the effectiveness of operating results—particularly if turnover of experienced personnel is a factor. Once the plant process design and control strategies have been established, equipment has been ordered, and the plant is either operating or under construction, the only major variable affecting success is the capability of plant operating personnel. It is essential that the myriad details concerning plant operation are documented in a comprehensive CBT system suitable for training the non-technical personnel who will operate the plant.

In this training module, Performance Associates International (PAI) covers the characteristics of a gyratory crusher that’s designed to be the first stage in the size reduction of run-of-mine ore. A gyratory crusher receives ore from a mine and crushes the ore between a gyrating main shaft and stationary liners called concaves. This module explains the gyratory crusher’s principle of operation and provides detailed descriptions of the major components and the role that each component plays in its operation. You'll learn how the drive system operates, the details of the dust sealing system, the importance of the various lubrication systems, and the two functions of the main shaft positioning system, or MPS. We’ll also explain the operation of the balance cylinders and how they’re designed to prevent oversize boulders from causing damage. We’ll also cover the apron feeder, which conveys the crushed ore from the crusher to a downstream discharge conveyor belt. The principle of operation and detailed descriptions of the components of the apron feeder—including the drive chains, pans, rollers, and an electric or hydraulic motor—are illustrated. This is one of many plant area modules that is covered in a typical PAI operations training module.

Read an article by Rock Products about Kespry's new Drone 2.0. Kespry Drone 2.0 flies over 30 minutes per flight, covering up to 150 acres at a 400 foot altitude, and can operate effectively in up to 25 mph sustained winds and 35 mph wind gusts. Aggregates customers like Lehigh Hanson have shared that by using Kespry Drone 2.0, they'll be able to map larger areas faster.

As a fledgling democracy in a resource-rich nation, stability and continuity is important for the future development of Mongolia. Techenomics Mongolia is one of a number of mining technology companies playing a part in Mongolia's ongoing growth.

A trial of the use of nano-sized WS2 oil additives in various fleet vehicles operated by a council in a mining area of regional New South Wales, Australia, has demonstrated considerable cost savings for the council and important environmental benefits. The trial showed that the additives increase the life of the oil, and its performance, thereby boosting productivity and reducing maintenance costs. The additives reduce friction and limit metal wear. They are reduce the production of harmful emissions, thus reducing the council's environmental footprint.

What would it mean to your process if the variation in your key process variables could be cut in half? For example, consider greatly reduced variation in: • Leach circuit pH. • Thickener flocculant concentration. • CIL circuit cyanide concentration. • Cyclone feed density. Do your operators know if variation is random or non-random? If your operators were more familiar with the process control methodology, would it make a difference? What would be the result if your operators could troubleshoot and optimize each process control loop? At Performance Associates International (PAI) we believe that if the process variables in the plant are controlled at or very near their individual target ranges, the plant should be operating at near optimal efficiency. This translates into the lowest operating cost per unit production. This white paper describes how PAI approaches this component of training for your specific plant. We train on your process variables, their target ranges, the method of controlling those process variables, as well as the impact on the process if the process variables are not properly controlled.

Far too often, natural resource companies start up new plants without a properly trained operations and maintenance team. The results can be disastrous for both safety and revenue. Obviously the ultimate objective is a plant that operates in a safe and profitable manner. In most cases, the pre-start-up safety training is satisfactory, resulting in few if any accidents during start-up and ongoing operations. However, many plants drop the ball when it comes to properly training operations and maintenance personnel. The payback on a properly executed training program far outweighs the cost. If you are going to budget for high-quality engineering, efficient procurement, and experienced and proven construction management (including commissioning), why leave training open to chance? Performance Associates International (PAI) developed an extensive operations and maintenance training program for Torex Gold’s El Limón-Guajes project in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. In 2015, PAI industry training specialists traveled to the project site to carry out the training for Torex Gold employees in anticipation of plant start-up and gold production. The venture was a “massive success,” according to Nelson Bodnarchuk, Director, Operational Systems. This video tells the story of that success, including generous feedback from the executive officers at Torex recognizing our role in the partnership.

Con demasiada frecuencia, las compañías de recursos naturales ponen en marcha plantas nuevas sin contar con un equipo de operaciones y mantenimiento debidamente capacitado. El resultado puede ser desastroso tanto en términos de seguridad como de ingresos. Obviamente el objetivo fundamental es una planta que funciona de forma segura y rentable. En la mayoría de los casos, la capacitación sobre seguridad que se da antes del arranque de la planta es satisfactoria, resultando en pocos accidentes (o ninguno) durante la puesta en marcha y operaciones subsecuentes. Sin embargo, muchas plantas son negligentes cuando se trata de la buena capacitación de su personal de operaciones y mantenimiento. Un programa de capacitación bien ejecutado compensa con creces los costos de ejecución del mismo. Si se va a presupuestar una ingeniería de alta calidad, un proceso de adquisición eficiente y una gestión de construcción experimentada y comprobada (incluyendo el comisionamiento), ¿por qué dejar a la suerte la capacitación? Performance Associates International (PAI) desarrolló un programa de capacitación por computadora comprensivo, el cual abarca operaciones y mantenimiento, para su planta de oro El Limón-Guajes en el estado de Guerrero, México. En el 2015, los especialistas de capacitación industrial de PAI viajaron al lugar del proyecto para entrenar a los empleados de Torex Gold en anticipación de la puesta de marcha de la planta y la producción de oro. El emprendimiento fue un “éxito masivo,” según Nelson Bodnarchuk, Director, Sistemas Operacionales. Este video cuenta la historia de ese éxito, incluyendo comentarios generosos de los oficiales ejecutivos de Torex, quienes reconocen nuestro papel en la colaboración.

For more than 122 years, Whitmore has been providing high quality performance products to industry. We continue to set the protection standard for the lubrication and reliability industries in the most adverse conditions and demanding environments. Whitmore is a leading provider of innovative products and services which increase the reliability, performance and lifespan of industrial assets. We manufacture reliability products, high performance lubricants, friction modifiers, rail lubrication equipment, lubrication management systems and cleaners designed to meet the specific needs of each industry and application.

Learn how Peckham Industries uses the Kespry Automated Drone System to measure stockpiles. Before discovering Kespry, surveys were done once a year at a handful of locations. Today, they can measure stockpiles whenever they’d like and as often as they’d like.

The availability of skilled mining workers is a common struggle in many countries throughout the world, impacting mining productivity, safety and ultimately profitability. Many countries are forecasting dire shortages in the coming years due to unskilled talent pools, an aging workforce and increased mining production. The development of training programs is a key focus for governments, mines and educational institutions. In support of this industry challenge, Immersive Technologies’ solutions have proven to be vital at numerous training centers around the world. In this case study one customer shows how the introduction of a simulation based training center accelerated operator learning and retention. Over the past five years this type of training center has been on the rise for Immersive Technologies. More case studies are available by emailing RealResults@immersivetechnologies.com

Simulation based operator training has been successfully applied to a range of diverse industries where high risk and high costs are everyday issues requiring smart solutions. Whether piloting a plane or launching a space shuttle, simulation training has been proven to dramatically reduce risk, cost, unscheduled maintenance, increase trainer effectiveness and efficiency while maximizing productivity. Within the often hazardous mining industry, simulation training has quickly gained recognition as a significant method of increasing site safety and profitability through improved operator skill and knowledge. Simulators provide operators a safe environment to learn and practice their skills while allowing the operator to practice for a range of possible emergency situations. Many of these situations are too dangerous, too difficult or too expensive to test in an actual mine. Operators can also be shown and assessed for the proper operating technique much more quickly and accurately than the traditional in machine approach. Focus on improving operator technique with Immersive Technologies’ simulators has delivered proven results including longer tire life, reduced spot time, reduced brake abuse, improvements in fuel use, reduction in engine overspeeds and more. Simulator training allows operators to be shown and assessed without the need to borrow machines from production. This allows new operators to practice many skills before being placed into a production circuit. Because operators are consistently shown and assessed on the proper operator techniques they have a better understanding and knowledge of the real machine. Following Immersive Technologies release of the world’s first mining dump truck simulator in 1998, their customer results, support network, machine range, global mining footprint, level of realism and OEM endorsements are without equal in the industry. Highlighting the benefits of simulation training, four leading Original Equipment Manufacturers, Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu and Liebherr have chosen to exclusively sign technical information licensing agreements with Immersive Technologies, providing access to proprietary technical information necessary to accurately replicate the operation of their mining equipment. After significant supplier evaluation each major OEM has chosen to exclusively recommend Immersive Technologies' Advanced Equipment Simulators. This unprecedented support and commitment from the OEM's has helped to firmly entrench Immersive Technologies' Simulator technology as the industry leader. This provides customers the comfort of knowing they are investing wisely in a proven and accepted technology that is here to stay. As the world’s largest supplier of mining equipment simulators, Immersive Technologies’ has a customer base that includes many of the world’s leading mining operations, mining contractors, training schools and original equipment manufacturers. Widely recognized as the global industry standard, Immersive Technologies’ has extensive experience in delivering complete training solutions to the mining industry with measurable safety and business improvement outcomes. Immersive Technologies has worked closely with thousands of mining training professionals, managers, and executives to deliver comprehensive solutions that have been proven to improve safety and mine profitability.

Competition among industries has become globally oriented. Thus, every industry will be examining how they can become more profitable. Increasing the productivity of equipment will be among the logical steps. In turn, older, less productive equipment will be replaced. Modern production equipment will be expensive as well as more complex. Thus, as new capital outlays are considered, there must be more careful consideration than ever before. The singular economic approach to replacing equipment involving primarily accounting personnel must give way to a company team approach. To assure that the best equipment for the job at the best price is purchased, economic as well as performance considerations must be weighed. Maintenance is especially sensitive to this requirement since the new equipment is likely to have many new technological advances that will make it more difficult to maintain. Thus, new maintenance techniques must be introduced and maintenance personnel must be properly trained in applying these techniques. Therefore, plant managers should provide policies that ensure each department recommends features of the new equipment that impact performance and maintenance. Although decisions must embrace performance and maintenance, acquisition cost and long term capital expenses remain an important ingredient. Then, as team decisions are made, there will be better assurance that the right choices are made and that the equipment will effectively support the productivity and profitability requirements of the future

A fragmentation model developed in-house by Dyno Nobel was employed to model the fragmentation that would result from changes in the various blast design parameters.

Learn how aerial data is collected by drones at Lehigh Hanson, one of the largest aggregate companies in North America. Free online webinar January 17th at 11am PST. Register here.

This multiple tank load-out terminal features 4 precision bolted RTP silos 27 feet in diameter and 85 feet tall. For lime storage, we lead the industry in turnkey storage systems for limestone, lime, hydrated lime, pebble lime and quicklime applications. When you are looking for a mineral storage tank system, you can't beat the quality and service provided by Tank Connection.

The Van der Graaf Brush Belt Cleaner offers a belt cleaning solution to remove residual materials from conveyor belts without the wear and tear of a conventional belt scraper. The compact, low profile design provides space savings, efficiency and reliability with virtually no maintenance. As a one component brush assembly, it can be easily installed behind the head pulley or inside the belt conveyor frame. This durable drum motor design is entirely sealed from the most challenging cleaning environments, providing a completely reliable, less complex solution.

The purpose of this experiment is to compare efficiency, losses and overall energy cost between a conveyor powered by the conventional motor/gearbox conveyor drive and a conveyor powered by the internally driven drum motor.

Pinetree Power, a subsidiary of GDF Suez Energy North America, in Fitchburg, MA, upgraded their conveyor drives to Van der Graaf Drum Motors. This upgrade allowed them to free up between 300 and 500 homes worth of electricity, increasing their revenue, while lowering operating and maintenance costs.

Drum Motors for Mining and Aggregate Applications Requiring High Power Conveyor Drives The rugged design of the Van der Graaf drum motor is ideal for the harsh and abrasive environmental conditions of the mining and aggregate handling industry. The drum motor encloses all moving parts within an oil bath that prevents dust and grit from wearing out key components. The benefit of this design eliminates the maintenance required on conventional exposed conveyor drives. • Engineered for Harsh Abrasive Environments • Lower Energy Costs • No Maintenance • Up to 300 HP

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Syntron vibrators off an efficient, cost-effective means to maintain free flow of product from bin, hopper and chutes, with a direct and positive result on the bottom line.

Syntron Material Handling is the answer for all you Coal Mining Material Handling needs.

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Successful implementation of Reliability centered maintenance (RCM) creates circumstances that sharply increase the equipment problem detection capabilities of preventive maintenance. In turn, gains in the ability to plan more work help maintenance to deliver consistently reliable production equipment for its mining operation.

The authors describe the application of remote isolation systems in mining industry conveyance systems and offers case study details where these systems have been installed.

This paper will explain some of the physiological aspects which give us our hearing capabilities. It will also describe how damage to the ear should be considered as part of an electrical safety program, as well as potential methods for reducing the hazard.

Customer success story on Deilmann Haniel explaining how Eaton increased safety and operational performance in a difficult climate.

Overview on how to improve flexibility; maximize space while lowering total installed cost of supports in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing (MEP) facility-subsystems.

The new 75-ton EC750E excavator from Volvo boasts significant improvements to power, productivity and efficiency compared to its predecessor. It is equipped with the Volvo D16J 516-horsepower (392 kW), Tier 4 Final engine, providing an 11 percent increase in horsepower and 7 percent increase in digging force. Its 5 percent gain in fuel efficiency enables higher production at a lower cost per ton. A 4 percent boost in hydraulic flow is made possible by its new electro-hydraulic control system that reduces loss of flow and pressure for increased production.

Confusion abounds on the determination of which maintenance work should be planned and scheduled. Two major problems exist: 1 - When all new maintenance work is routed to the planner, he is buried in the process of sorting out which jobs should be planned and dealing with the volume of those that don’t. The immediate result is that this distraction prevents him from adequately planning the jobs that demand to be well planned. 2 - Maintenance supervisors, on the other hand, wait while planners sort through the ever increasing volume of new jobs only to find that many initially small, simple jobs have now deteriorated into near emergencies requiring them to deal with a new volume of crisis actions. What’s the solution?

Effective maintenance should provide consistently reliable production equipment to meet production targets and contribute to a profitable operation. Not happening? There is a remedy.

Education – A Counterbalance to the Mining Maintenance Challenge. The already difficult circumstances of mining maintenance are compounded by remote locations, indigenous workforces, recruitment of management personnel and a whole range of difficulties, some unexpected. Many of these adverse circumstances can be offset by educating the mining workforce on how they can help to make maintenance more effective. Please see the Mining Maintenance Management Course.

In this webinar, we answered questions received at CONEXPO about how our automated drone system works and discussed common use cases and data insights for the Aggregates and Construction industries. Questions were submitted before and during the webinar. Watch the video recording here.

The maintenance supervisor holds the most difficult job in mining. Don’t think so? Then consider his daily situation.

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Mining is unique among all industries as are the challenges of maintaining its equipment. Successful maintenance will require fully-coordinated help from all departments and knowledgeable, dedicated management oversight. Effective training can help to meet these requirements. Un fortunately, public seminars on maintenance management are seldom mining-specific and are usually generic. Little that is useful can be learned from these generalizations or from non-mining attendees. Attendance fees and travel expenses can be prohibitive. Attendance from remote mining locations is seldom possible. These remote workforces can include local recruits unfamiliar with mining and are often staffed with ex-pats with widely diverse backgrounds and experiences. Training can enable them to perform consistently as a reliable team. All of these training needs can be met by the Mining Maintenance Management Course specifically designed for on-site training conducted by your own personnel.

A maintenance program that prescribes who does what, how, when and why in the execution, support of and management guidance of maintenance is an absolute necessity. Any effort to try to improve maintenance without it will fail. Here's why.

Consulting Solutions on Maintenance Planning A veteran consultant offers cites proven solutions that have dramatically improved maintenance planning capabilities among clients.

Maintenance Management Course – This course provides proven training materials to enable industrial plant personnel at all levels to understand, appreciate and support the: who, what, how, when and why of maintenance commit to its success

This classic mining maintenance management textbook was written to meet the unique, challenging demands of the mining industry. It is a plan by which mining organizations can transform maintenance into world-class status. Written with the authority that 44 years of world-wide consulting experience provides, the book is a treasure of practical advice to help solve today’s maintenance problems. This 395-page book of 32 chapters embraces all critical aspects of maintenance management. Its 5 informative appendices include proven maintenance performance standards to identify and prioritize improvement needs and plot the journey to world class status. Each informative chapter offers practical, useful advice supported by case studies, illustrations and diagrams. Acclaim for the author’s previous textbooks confirms his designation as “One of the greats of maintenance and reliability.” Publication of over 100 articles in Mining Engineering, Coal Age, World Mining, Plant Engineering, Maintenance Technology, Coal, Engineering and Mining Journal, World Coal and Production Engineering indicate an exceptional dedication to the betterment of mining industry maintenance.

Enterprises everywhere are using drone technology to increase their bottom line and get an edge over the competition. If you’ve been thinking about implementing drone technology but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone - understanding all of the elements of a drone program can be complicated. Here are 5 steps for getting started.

Large enterprises are adopting drone technology at an incredible pace and the drone industry is adapting to meet their needs. As businesses around the globe implement drone programs they are pushing out the boundaries of what drones can do and what the drone industry delivers. Click here to learn how large enterprises are seeing a clear ROI using drone technology.

The EC350E and EC380E excavators from Volvo were placed against comparable models from two industry-leading competitors. The result: Volvo has up to 12.5% greater reach during lifting and lifts up to 109% faster while traveling

See how the PHOENIX Belt Filter Press dewaters slurry of pre-thickened solids from a pumpable, liquid state to a solid, belt conveyable and stackable dry cake.

This video by PHOENIX Process Equipment shows the steps in dewatering slurry into a dry cake discharge with a Recessed Chamber and Membrane Filter Press.

PHOENIX provides process solutions to reduce slurry pond area with a rake-less Ultra High-Rate Thickener that provides mixing, flocculation and internal dilution followed by clarification and positive sludge collection and removal in a single tank. Complete elimination of slurry ponds can be obtained by adding a Belt Filter Press or Recessed Chamber Filter Press to dewater the thickened slurry.

Browse the directory for Haulage & Loading 2017. This includes complete exhibitor list and contact information along with the technical program for the conference.

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Brian Biggerstaff, Environmental Manager at CSA Materials, will discuss how their company uses drone data for inventory management, environmental management and visualizing shot blasts. Questions can be submitted before and during the webinar. Register here.

This paper outlines the experience of one global cement producer that embarked on site surveys and studies to achieve arc flash safety compliance at 13 cement plants in the U.S. and Canada.

The purpose of this paper is to review a case study of a successful energy project at the ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor facility involving the addition of five new adjustable frequency drives (AFDs) used to regulate flow of the high-volume water spray system for the runout table (ROT). The paper will outline 1) processes used in justifying new technology updates, 2) mill alignment with the serving electric utility to leverage energy credits, 3) equipment selection and installation and 4) metrics used to demonstrate the project delivered the desired payback.

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A maintenance workforce expected to perform maintenance as well as non-maintenance work like construction should be aware of significant potential problems.

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Tony Cinkovich, Senior Project Manager at Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel, will discuss how their company uses drone data for inventory management, mine planning and haul truck road construction. Register here.

The Elusive Qwest for World Class Maintenance - ‘Seat of the Pants’ Maintenance Isn’t Good Enough - A major deficiency of too many mining operations and the explanation of most maintenance problems is no program. As a result, maintenance personnel who are to carry it out or support it (like purchasing, warehousing and operations) are confused and uncertain about how to help. Mine managers are frustrated and impatient, expecting that maintenance should, by now, know what they are supposed to do and how. Too many assumptions have been made starting with the mine manager who should have said, "I want a logical, well-defined program about maintenance that fits our operating plan and I want all mine personnel to understand it, support it and make it work." To those mining operations and their maintenance departments who insist they know what to do, have them prove it with a well-documented program. Many can’t.

ActiveCare Direct monthly reports provide insights on idle percentages versus work percentages across your entire fleet, by individual machine and by machine type. This allows you to easily compare utilization by operator and machine, as well as set goals for increased utilization over time. Doing so can have an immense impact on your fleet’s profitability.

Pat Weaver, Vice President of Production at Preferred Materials (Oldcastle), will discuss how their company uses drone data for inventory management. Register here.

Here are some of the maintenance planning/scheduling questions that require resolution if this activity is to be carried out efficiently.

The mining industry in the 21st Century will use equipment with much greater productive capacity and improved reliability. But, it will also be much more complex. Maintenance must provide the means of applying the newest technology and quality information along with modern management techniques. But, who will ensure that the personnel who do the actual work are used productively?

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David Lloyd, Mine Planning Engineer at APAC-Central, will discuss how their company uses drone data for mine planning. Register here. http://click.kespry.com/mineplanningwebinar

The robots are coming: Taking the miner out of mining is the common theme these days as the pace of advance of artificial intelligence quickens, as big data goes from a buzz phrase to business-as-usual, and as the move through semi to full automation continues. Autonomous operation is on all the major mining companies’ innovation roadmaps. At some point down the road, that is where the bulk of the industry will end up. But we have lots of ground to cover and many years of advances to get through, before we get there in a broad sense. How to manage the transition years is the big question, for mining companies and manufacturers alike.

Drone data is being used by leading mining companies all over the world to save time and money, while increasing safety. From waste rock material management to mine planning, companies are seeing a strong ROI. In this webinar, the most popular use cases for the following industries will be discussed: Aggregates, Coal, Frac Sand, Gold and Iron Ore. Register here.

Sometimes a turning point can only be seen clearly in hindsight. Such is the case for the mine of the future as we begin 2018, coming out of a 2017 where major mining companies continued to demonstrate capital spending austerity and focus on debt reduction. All the while, there were growing signals that digitalization, electrification and automation were all gaining momentum, even though actual examples of minesite implementations could as of yet, still be counted on one hand. MacLean took the opportunity that industry downturn presented over the past several years to focus intensely on three key product development ventures – first and foremost, the battery electrification of our entire fleet, which will be complete by the end of 2018; second, the successful introduction of face bolting as a feature on our 975 Omnia bolter; and, third, the launch of the latest addition to our utility vehicle product line – the LR3 Boom Lift for heavy load and high reach applications. The past year was one where for the first time we had a fleet of battery electric vehicles working underground, allowing us the ability to validate our performance and total cost of ownership (TCO) models with real-world data, while at the same time continuing to build out our EV offer across the product lines. Looking forward, as we work hard to fully electrify our fleet of ground support, ore flow/secondary reduction, and utility vehicles, we’re keenly aware that electrification is but one step in the ongoing mechanization of underground mining, a transition to the mine of the future that will be increasingly efficient through digitalization and automation that will increase production and reduce costs.

Drone technology and aerial intelligence data enables companies to complete more accurate inventory management and maximize revenue. Download this report to learn more about drone technology for your organization.

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Learn how Firmatek's new strategic Drone Program addresses the complex needs of clients and delivers the same precise measurements and data analytics that our customers have come to know and trust from our LiDAR scanning services. We can integrate drone and LiDAR data into our Data Analysis and Reporting Platform to give our clients the information they need. We help you increase site safety and efficiency, streamline decision making, and greatly reducing operating by providing your team with key business intelligence with a custom tailored solution to fit your unique site needs.

Learn how Firmatek's new strategic Drone Program addresses the complex needs of clients and delivers the same precise measurements and data analytics that our customers have come to know and trust from our LiDAR scanning services. We can integrate drone and LiDAR data into our Data Analysis and Reporting Platform to give our clients the information they need. We help you increase site safety and efficiency, streamline decision making, and greatly reducing operating by providing your team with key business intelligence with a custom tailored solution to fit your unique site needs.

Since its inception, AirGon (a wholly owned subsidiary of the GeoCue Group) has focused on high accuracy small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS or drone) for surface mine, industrial and construction site mapping. As a result of helping many customers piece together workflow solutions, it became obvious that a well-integrated softwate kit would save considerable time and frustration. Whether you are the owner/operator of a site or a service provider to the site, AirGon Mapping Suite is intended for just these applications. Rather than acquiring all the necessary components in a piecemeal fashion resulting in a steep learning curve, the mapping suite includes all of the software components necessary to create a smooth workflow solution for high accuracy data acquisition, processing, analysis and data delivery

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS or drones) along with exciting new image processing algorithms are enabling a fundamental change in how stockpile volumetric computations are performed. It is now possible to create accurate three dimensional models of stockpile areas using inexpensive cameras carried by a low cost sUAS (drone). From these 3D models, volumetric computations are easily derived. These new technologies result in significantly lower cost of collection, improved accuracy and non-disruptive data collection. Best of all, they keep data collectors out of harm’s way with collection performed from a low altitude drone.

GeoCue Group Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, AirGon LLC., is bringing to market Loki, our third generation direct geopositioning system for small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS or drone). Direct geopositioning reduces or, in some cases, eliminates entirely, the need for ground control points in high accuracy aerial mapping.

Drone Mapping is the direction that small industrial site and construction mapping is headed. It has significant advantages over all ground based models and generally is less expensive than traditional manned aircraft mapping approaches. Best of all, drone mapping, with the new FAA regulations passed in August of 2016, is a technology that you can fully internalize, resulting in both increased responsiveness and reduced cost when compared to contracted services. This paper will provide you with an overview of the different models that can be used for drone mapping with sufficient detail for you to make an informed choice. You will discover that, with all factors included, acquiring your own technology (hardware and software) may be the most economic long term approach to modernizing your mapping operations.

Drones have exploded in popularity thanks to their versatility and the growing accessibility of the devices. Flown carelessly, drones can be dangerous. While drones work to keep employees safe and out of dangerous environments, it's important to be aware of the regulations enforced by the Federal Aviation Administration. Check out our Drone Regulation Guide published in Occupations Health & Safety to review a couple of important considerations in maintaining safe and legal flying practices.

Join AirGon staff for closer look into our proven drone mapping workflow. Over the course of 1,000+ successful drone mapping missions, we have perfected our workflow to achieve accurate results in a timely manner. With the addition of our Post-Processing Kinematic direct geopositioning system, Loki, we are able to alleviate the need for dense ground control and cut field time down tremendously without sacrificing accuracy. In this webinar, we will present an overview of the entire AirGon workflow from mission planning to hosting your data and the products we use to power our process. Click download to view the webinar.

In order to control inventory in a typical aggregate operation, the producer must understand the whole process, from production through sales. Inadequate control in any one of these areas leads to inventory uncertainty and makes it more difficult to make decisions based on a strong understanding of the operation. In this report, we cover the basics of aggregate inventory management and suggest best practices.

A true service provider is called upon to bring all of their tools, knowledge, and expertise in times of crisis. We provide our clients with confidence in their data, and go above and beyond to serve them and work with them to solve critical problems. One of our clients was facing a serious problem when an underground tunnel was in grave danger of collapsing or causing a major flood. Read our case study to find out how we used the right tool for the job and found a solution to their problem.

Drone technology is still relatively new, but the adoption of drones is revolutionizing the way we work in countless industries. The aggregate industry rarely leaps at the latest and greatest technologies, preferring to stick with known commodities, but those who incorporate drones will discover that they have the potential to create a far safer and more efficient job site. First published in Cement Americas Spring Edition 2018, this article discusses 3 steps to follow to incorporate drone usage into your workflow.

This guide describes our recommended best practices for setting, maintaining, and capturing Ground Control Points suitable for creating 3D maps using drones. We've included tips for GCP placement, as well as how to properly maintain your GCPs to ensure you are establishing an accurate position of data.

The amount you pay for your measurement is not your only cost when it comes to inventory. In the industry, we talk about what it costs to measure your inventory, but rarely do we discuss the cost of not measuring your inventory. Cutting costs by rarely measuring inventory could actually be costing your business more money. We invite you to download our article on the costs associated with not measuring your inventory for more information.

Firmatek has been measuring stockpiles and helping the Aggregate Mining Industry manage its inventory for almost 30 years. The industry has used a variety of different technology over the years. From wheel and tape, to drone solutions, Aggregate Mining companies have continued to develop innovative solutions for measuring inventory. With each evolution in the technology, there have been improvements in everything from accuracy, to safety, to management systems. Let’s take a look back at how we got to where we are today.

Data is everything, but gathering it can be a challenge. There are several factors that go into choosing the right technology for your site. LIDAR and drone technology are both effective data collection methods, so how do you know which method is the best tool for the job? For aggregate producers, there are a few key questions you should ask when deciding which technology is best for a particular job. Download our article to learn more about the 4 questions you should keep in mind when choosing between LiDAR, drone technology, or both.

Fresh ideas aren't just welcomed, they are needed. Sustainable mining practices have been a concern for years and they are now more important than ever. As demand for resources continues to grow, mining companies are focused on figuring out how to deliver raw materials as efficiently and sustainably as possible — and the driving force behind this effort is technology. Download our article for more information on the 3 Ways to Continue Mining's Journey Toward Sustainability.

Firmatek's strategic Drone Program addresses the complex needs of clients and delivers the same precise measurements and data analytics that our customers have come to know and trust. Our drone solutions are simple, fast, and accurate. Simply fly the drone on your site, and upload the data to our client portal for processing. Firmatek doesn't stop there, we make sure you understand what the data is saying so you can be confident in the decisions you make for your operation. We invite you to watch our Drone Program video for more information. Get started with Firmatek Drone Solutions today!

Manual mapping methods are expensive, time consuming, and dangerous. Firmatek is breaking that paradigm using drones to simplify the mapping process. We use drones to collect mapping data from our client's sites and integrate technology into our service offering. Download our article to learn how.

What We Do At O16 LabsAt o16 Labs, we work with passion and clarity on the development of full-stack software solutions for disruptive companies, providing support for decision making and developing systems that are true to the core ideas.Whether you’re looking for end-to-end mobile services from strategy through deployment or augmentation of your existing mobile team, O16 Labs has the capabilities to customize a solution to fit your needs.

What We Do At O16 LabsAt o16 Labs, we work with passion and clarity on the development of full-stack software solutions for disruptive companies, providing support for decision making and developing systems that are true to the core ideas.Whether you’re looking for end-to-end mobile services from strategy through deployment or augmentation of your existing mobile team, O16 Labs has the capabilities to customize a solution to fit your needs.et

What We Do At O16 LabsAt o16 Labs, we work with passion and clarity on the development of full-stack software solutions for disruptive companies, providing support for decision making and developing systems that are true to the core ideas.Whether you’re looking for end-to-end mobile services from strategy through deployment or augmentation of your existing mobile team, O16 Labs has the capabilities to customize a solution to fit your needs.

What We Do At O16 LabsAt o16 Labs, we work with passion and clarity on the development of full-stack software solutions for disruptive companies, providing support for decision making and developing systems that are true to the core ideas.Whether you’re looking for end-to-end mobile services from strategy through deployment or augmentation of your existing mobile team, O16 Labs has the capabilities to customize a solution to fit your needs.

What We Do At O16 LabsAt o16 Labs, we work with passion and clarity on the development of full-stack software solutions for disruptive companies, providing support for decision making and developing systems that are true to the core ideas.Whether you’re looking for end-to-end mobile services from strategy through deployment or augmentation of your existing mobile team, O16 Labs has the capabilities to customize a solution to fit your needs.

A lot can happen in a month or quarter on your site, making it difficult to prepare for your month end inventories. Firmatek’s Drone Solution allows you to fly your sites and then upload the data to our team for processing. This gives you the flexibility you need to capture data when you need it. With this in mind, we've developed three tips to remember when preparing for your month end inventories. Download our article to learn more!

Technology is adding unparalleled value to the mining and aggregate industries. Executives and plant managers are able to access more information than ever before, allowing them to make better, more informed business decisions. However, technology adoption in mining could frighten many employees in the industry for various reasons. To help ease their fears, we've developed 4 things to keep in mind. Download our article to learn more!

Technology has made business operations more seamless, but in order to understand exactly what customers need, you have to spend time with them and get to know their business. It’s more than a sales pitch — we like to partner with our customers to create the best technology solution. Despite the constant stream of technological advancements we enjoy, the human element isn’t going out of style. If your company is looking to stand out from the crowd, incorporating the human element into your company-wide strategy will help you reach your full industry potential. Download our article for strategies on how to maintain a personal touch in your tech company. 

Training is a make or break customer satisfaction opportunity. If not executed well, it can actually chase your clients away. It's our job to make sure our clients are prepared and equipped to capture great data. With this in mind, building a strong training program has been a key focus this year at Firmatek. Our Chief Drone Officer, Andrew Maximow, identifies 3 key take-aways that he believes make training programs great. Download his article to learn more.

Each individual will require more than 3 million pounds of minerals, metals and fuel during his or her lifetime, meaning companies must optimize to meet increased demand. Big data can help achieve that goal, but only if it's used correctly. Because data is being collected more frequently, it's more important than ever for everyone to understand the basics of data collection, analysis, and delivery. The best way to do this is by forming an accurate  picture of the end-to-end process. Download our published article to learn more. 

In an industry where technology is constantly evolving, you can’t just listen to what everyone is saying. When there’s a new drone or app introduced every few weeks, how can you keep up and separate the truth from the hype? In our latest blog, Chief Drone Officer Andrew Maximow debunks 3 popular myths about drones in the commercial & industrial space. Download his full article here!

Turner Mining Group continues to embrace new technology to increase efficiency and keep their employees safe. Drones have had a big impact on both of these factors. From billing reconciliation to safety, adopting Firmatek’s Drone Solutions across Turner Mining's nationwide organization has helped them improve efficiencies in a number of areas. Download our case study to learn how drone solutions can help improve your operations.

                  No, I’m not talking about piles of leftover debris or even the kind of “trashy” look that’s common on construction sites. While neatness is nice, especially on a highly visible site, the waste I’m referring to is all those insidious, sometimes hidden, wastes that may not look messy but can make a real mess of budget forecasts and construction schedules.Jobsite waste – and the losses it creates – is a serious problem throughout the HBM industry. In fact, according to a 2016 McKinsey study, “Large projects across asset classes typically take 20 percent longer to finish than scheduled and are up to 80 percent over budget.”Most budget overruns are not the result of leftovers or throwaways. Most are a result of squandering 1) time, 2) motion, and/or 3) accuracy. Eliminating waste is an ongoing challenge, but these best practices can help you recognize – and correct – this resource-draining scourge:1) TIME. Wasting time is probably the most common and costly jobsite activity, especially since it’s virtually always unintentional and unobtrusive. What’s the best way to spot it? Recognize that all wait time is wasted time. Any person, place or thing that sits idle or is not ready when needed is generating waste.When workers wait on instructions or tools or equipment or approval or inspection, their time is being wasted. When tools, parts or equipment are unavailable or inoperable, time is being wasted. When one process or procedure is stalled waiting for another to be completed, valuable time is being wasted.Wasted time typically results from inadequate planning, communication or resource allocation, so invest in these timesaving preventive measures instead:1) TIME. Wasting time is probably the most common and costly jobsite activity, especially since it’s virtually always unintentional and unobtrusive. What’s the best way to spot it? Recognize that all wait time is wasted time. Any person, place or thing that sits idle or is not ready when needed is generating waste.When workers wait on instructions or tools or equipment or approval or inspection, their time is being wasted. When tools, parts or equipment are unavailable or inoperable, time is being wasted. When one process or procedure is stalled waiting for another to be completed, valuable time is being wasted.Wasted time typically results from inadequate planning, communication or resource allocation, so invest in these timesaving preventive measures instead:Begin with informed planning that includes all pertinent people. Early integration and transparent information sharing improve efficiency at every operational stage.Forecast construction schedules, budgets and requirements so that you can realistically anticipate tools, materials and labor.Create and communicate contingency plans so that the entire crew stays up to date and in sync.Use technology to communicate.  Radios, mobile phones, tablets and other digital tools speed communication and improve clarity. 2) MOTION. Going back to the truck to grab another tool, hunting down a colleague for collaboration, moving critical materials or machinery from its current location to where it’s needed, dispatching and transporting workers, even unloading deliveries and distributing parts are all costly operations that reduce productivity. Any unnecessary or unplanned movement of people, equipment, tools or materials wastes valuable time and energy.To minimize wasted motion, use efficient workplace procedures and productivity-enhancing devices:Plan ahead to place and prepare critical equipment for use at the point of operation.Corral required tools, parts, kits and equipment in well-stocked, well-organized, well-maintained work carts.Equip workers with tool belts, trays, bins and pouches for easy accessibility.Use rail-lock aerial accessories (tool bins, pipe racks, cradles, panel carriers, etc.) when working on scissor lifts, boom lifts or other platforms for safe, secure, fast access.Use communications technology to locate misplaced or misappropriated resources.Designate a worker to make deliveries and tools runs as needed.3) ACCURACY. Precision in quality control, inventory management, and maintenance and replacement programs is vital for preventing wasted materials and labor. Symptoms of sloppy jobsite practices include tasks that can’t be done due to damaged, defective or missing materials; rework due to poor quality or specification mismatches; “shrink” due to lost or stolen tools or inventory; breakage due to careless handling or improper use; and mistakes in ordering, stocking, storing, handling and accounting for materials.Verifying resources and quality takes attention and vigilance. These common-sense practices can bring valuable order and discipline to your jobsite:Make sure all workers have a clear project understanding, including the latest drawings, specifications and contingency plans.Lock up tools and equipment at days’ end and when not in use.Remove and replace damaged tools or materials immediately.Designate a specific person to order, inspect, label and monitor materials, especially near job’s end, to avoid leftover inventory.Are time and resources going to waste on your bsite? Command Alkon helps make fast work of unnecessary jobsite losses.To reduce the costs, risks, and waste that result from out-of-stock and over-stock situations, inefficient hauling practices, and lack of transparency, the HBM industry relies on Command Alkon’s supplyCONNECT to manage daily replenishment plans. By promoting collaboration among supply chain trading partners, supplyCONNECT saves money and time – ensuring that the right amount of inventory is delivered to the right place at the right time.

No, I’m not talking about piles of leftover debris or even the kind of “trashy” look that’s common on construction sites. While neatness is nice, especially on a highly visible site, the waste I’m referring to is all those insidious, sometimes hidden, wastes that may not look messy but can make a real mess of budget forecasts and construction schedules.Jobsite waste – and the losses it creates – is a serious problem throughout the HBM industry. In fact, according to a 2016 McKinsey study, “Large projects across asset classes typically take 20 percent longer to finish than scheduled and are up to 80 percent over budget.”Most budget overruns are not the result of leftovers or throwaways. Most are a result of squandering 1) time, 2) motion, and/or 3) accuracy. Eliminating waste is an ongoing challenge, but these best practices can help you recognize – and correct – this resource-draining scourge:1) TIME. Wasting time is probably the most common and costly jobsite activity, especially since it’s virtually always unintentional and unobtrusive. What’s the best way to spot it? Recognize that all wait time is wasted time. Any person, place or thing that sits idle or is not ready when needed is generating waste.When workers wait on instructions or tools or equipment or approval or inspection, their time is being wasted. When tools, parts or equipment are unavailable or inoperable, time is being wasted. When one process or procedure is stalled waiting for another to be completed, valuable time is being wasted.Wasted time typically results from inadequate planning, communication or resource allocation, so invest in these time-saving, preventive measures instead:·         Begin with informed planning that includes all pertinent people. Early integration and transparent information sharing improve efficiency at every operational stage.·         Forecast construction schedules, budgets and requirements so that you can realistically anticipate tools, materials and labor.·         Create and communicate contingency plans so that the entire crew stays up to date and in sync.·         Use technology to communicate.  Radios, mobile phones, tablets and other digital tools speed communication and improve clarity.2) MOTION. Going back to the truck to grab another tool, hunting down a colleague for collaboration, moving critical materials or machinery from its current location to where it’s needed, dispatching and transporting workers, even unloading deliveries and distributing parts are all costly operations that reduce productivity. Any unnecessary or unplanned movement of people, equipment, tools or materials wastes valuable time and energy.To minimize wasted motion, use efficient workplace procedures and productivity-enhancing devices:·         Plan ahead to place and prepare critical equipment for use at the point of operation.·         Corral required tools, parts, kits and equipment in well-stocked, well-organized, well-maintained work carts. ·         Equip workers with tool belts, trays, bins and pouches for easy accessibility.·         Use rail-lock aerial accessories (tool bins, pipe racks, cradles, panel carriers, etc.) when working on scissor lifts, boom lifts or other platforms for safe, secure, fast access.·         Use communications technology to locate misplaced or misappropriated resources. ·         Designate a worker to make deliveries and tools runs as needed.3) ACCURACY. Precision in quality control, inventory management, and maintenance and replacement programs is vital for preventing wasted materials and labor. Symptoms of sloppy jobsite practices include tasks that can’t be done due to damaged, defective or missing materials; rework due to poor quality or specification mismatches; “shrink” due to lost or stolen tools or inventory; breakage due to careless handling or improper use; and mistakes in ordering, stocking, storing, handling and accounting for materials.Verifying resources and quality takes attention and vigilance. These common-sense practices can bring valuable order and discipline to your jobsite: ·         Make sure all workers have a clear project understanding, including the latest drawings, specifications and contingency plans.·         Lock up tools and equipment at days’ end and when not in use.·         Remove and replace damaged tools or materials immediately.·         Designate a specific person to order, inspect, label and monitor materials, especially near job’s end, to avoid leftover inventory.Are time and resources going to waste on your jobsite? Command Alkon helps make fast work of unnecessary jobsite losses. To reduce the costs, risks, and waste that result from out-of-stock and over-stock situations, inefficient hauling practices, and lack of transparency, the HBM industry relies on Command Alkon’s supplyCONNECT to manage daily replenishment plans. By promoting collaboration among supply chain trading partners, supplyCONNECT saves money and time – ensuring that the right amount of inventory is delivered to the right place at the right time. 

What's All the Buzz About Electronic Tickets?Paper tickets - this has been a trending topic across the Heavy Building Materials industry for quite some time. Why? Because paper processes are entirely outdated and inefficient, and in an industry that is on-the-go, they can be a hassle to keep track of. Using paper discourages quick billing and quick driver turn around. With the use of mobile technology, drivers can now deliver electronic tickets as soon as materials are delivered. This means quicker invoicing to suppliers and enhanced partnerships. Let's Break It down for You - How Can MOBILEticket Improve Your Business?·        MOBILEticket provides paperless tickets that can’t be lost, rained on, or thrown away. The ticket is an electronic document that is distributable via email without scanning.·        MOBILEticket’s native integration with MCM’s Apex system provides seamless data routing from dispatch to the drivers.·        The intuitive workflow within MOBILEticket makes it easy to learn for new employees.·        Using tablets in their trucks, MOBILEticket can be set up and implemented quickly.Midwest Concrete Materials Sees the Advantages of Implementing MOBILEticketBeing a Command Alkon customer for years, Midwest Concrete rolled out MOBILEticket to the aggregate side of their business. The implementation and training process was straightforward as MCM was already using a number of Command Alkon products. The results of this tool were almost immediate - radio traffic decreased, driver time in the yard decreased and MCM’s internal staff were able to invoice quicker.Placing Focus on What MattersMCM’s drivers appreciate not having to contact dispatch for questions on their tickets. With the paperless tickets they no longer have to manually fill out paper tickets and they get their next ticket displayed on their tablet as soon as they submit the existing ticket. Having all the ticket information on their tablets reduces the amount of questions they have to ask dispatch and there is no risk of the ticket being lost on the jobsite. The reduction in radio traffic increases driver efficiency and allows dispatch to focus on coordinating schedules and getting orders into the system.A+ Customer Experiences and Strengthened Partnerships·The MCM internal staff has seen increased speed at which they can invoice their tickets. The MOBILEtickets are downloaded directly to their financial software and after importing, the tickets are immediately billed. This has reduced time to invoice and eliminated double data entry.Mike Sanson, IT Manager at Midwest Concrete stated, “Our trucks are more efficient, in that they have their assignments immediately upon completion of the previous order. Our drivers have the order information available at their fingertips. The drivers no longer have to fill out paper tickets, and therefore we do not have to double enter to get them into our billing system, eliminating time and mistakes. Our customers receive an email of their ticket immediately in the office alerting them that the material has been delivered, and not waiting on a worker on the job to deliver the paper ticket. Overall, this has streamlined the whole process, and MOBILEticket is a win-win for both our company and our customers.”Want to start a conversation about MOBILEticket? Click here to contact us!

Spend More Time in the Field Generating Business Mobile technology that allows real-time information to be collected and shared is changing the face of the construction industry. This technology is being used to track daily activities and critical information, and streamline collaboration between teams in the field and at the office. What's shaking up sales processes in the technology world? Mobile sales solutions. Many sales people love their current manual or isolated quoting processes because they’re easy and have very few constraints. However, the rest of the organization often suffers from the headaches resulting from the lack of visibility or audit trails inherent to these processes, which ultimately negatively impacts your organization’s operational stability and growth plans. If this sounds like your organization, it may be time to investigate automated solutions that are designed specifically for the Heavy Building Materials industry that can empower accurate sales forecasting and minimize quoting inaccuracies. What Can A Mobile Sales Solution Do for My Business? Three problems that a mobile sales solutions address includes: 1) Generating timely and accurate quotes: Roughly 25% of Heavy Building Materials production volume is quoted and shipped within 24 hours. Without real-time information, there is room for unintended errors to easily creep into the process; such as outdated pricing and unauthorized discounts. According to well-regarded research firms, these rebills can cost companies up to 5% of the original transaction value. Progressive Ready-Mix Producers and Bulk Material Suppliers are using mobile sales solutions to more effectively perform quoting, monitoring, and forecasting through an investment that can easily pay for itself by eliminating just a handful of credit and rebill situations. 2) Maintaining realistic pipeline estimates and forecasts: Recent research by the Aberdeen Group shows that only around 55% of companies that do not implement a best-in-class forecasting process achieve their sales quotas, compared to 97% of companies that choose to implement advanced forecasting approaches achieving theirs. With a sales solution in place that provides real-time visibility into both an accurate backlog and an accurate sales forecast, you are empowered to make decisions and adjustments that steer your organization in the right direction on a daily basis (even a hourly basis, if needed) instead of relying on a monthly snapshot of quickly outdated information.  3) Missing opportunities due to lack of visibility in the field: How often does your company miss opportunities simply because a bid date is missed?  Does each sales team member have their own approach to selling, quoting, and closing opportunities?  Is pricing consistency a problem you deal with? With a mobile sales solution designed specifically for the industry in place you can gain the visibility you need to monitor and enforce sales activities and ensure a consistent and professional buying experience to your market. MOBILEsales is Command Alkon’s mobile sales solution for the Heavy Building Materials industry. This tool helps you standardize your sales approach across your team and eliminate issues that arise from inaccuracies and inefficiencies.

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Transform your site data into business intelligence. Conducting inventory measurements on a monthly basis gives you key insights about your operation. The measurement itself is just data, but when you turn the data into insights, you're building your level of business intelligence. This allows you to manage and improve your overall operation. Download our article to learn more about the 3 Reasons to Conduct Monthly Inventories and how you can improve your operation.

Let's face it: Pipeline planning and upkeep require a huge investment of capital. Technology is taking pipeline construction and maintenance to another level. Ignoring the benefits of tech is no longer an option. If you want to keep up with the competition and improve safety, efficiency, and profits, you have to jump on board and make the most of what's available. Download our resource to learn more.

Are you a DIY-er? Or do you prefer hiring a full-service provider? The choice between the two comes down to what you value most: time, cost, or the experience you want to have. At Firmatek, we believe that clients deserve a tailored solution and we work with them to determine which option on the spectrum of full service to partial DIY makes sense for them. We work with clients to uncover what value choices are right for them. Download our article to find out where your business falls on the DIY spectrum. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Lato}

Construction accounting is more than keeping the books. It’s the basis for evaluating the status and ensuring the profitability of current projects as well as a vital predictive tool for planning and calculating bids on future jobs. Count on Command Alkon’s AI solutions and technologies for a seamless flow of information to inform and support your decision-making.

Mixing things up in the work place often causes people to go into panic mode. Uncertainty registers as an error, gap, or tension in the brain: something that must be corrected before one can feel comfortable again.For example, many sales people in the Heavy Building Materials industry love their current manual or isolated sales processes because they’re easy, they are familiar with these processes, and they have very few constraints. However, the rest of the organization often suffers from the headaches resulting from the lack of visibility associated with these processes. This ultimately negatively impacts your organization’s operational stability and growth plans. Having an easily accessible tool that can house information electronically in one place makes it much easier for the entire organization to view order information and access historical data.

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Moving from using traditional surveying techniques to using drones for aerial data capture can increase productivity as much as 200%.  You can deliver the data you have always produced for your customers quicker and take on new projects that were too complex or hazardous before.With Firmatek’s Data Analysis and Reporting Platform, you can quickly fly a site and process the data in hours, providing a fast, cost-effective way to perform surveys. Our platform turns your drone captured aerial imagery into high precision 2D maps and 3D models, reducing expensive and time-consuming field work, while expediting the output of reporting and analytics, while providing you with survey-grade accuracy, custom reporting and reliable analytics designed for surveying and mapping.

Once upon a time, decision makers in the aggregates industry had to rely on guesswork to figure out whether they could meet a client need. Fast-forward to today, and drone technology has taken much of the guesswork out of the equation. Plus, mines are safer because data collectors are spending less time in the field.As drone tech continues to improve, there will be fewer and fewer reasons for decision makers not to incorporate drones. In the aggregates industry, it's imperative that executives begin to prepare even their most tech-challenged employees for a drone-filled future. Download our article, published in Rock Products, to learn about four tips that can help you get started. 

We consistently tell our clients one thing: you can't manage it if you can't measure it. The increased demand for data analysis and use of drones for 3D mapping has prompted more questions around additional case uses for drones. And in 2019, we see this trend continuing. As the "early majority" adopters in the commercial/enterprise drone industry climb up the "slope of enlightenment", there is a need for different ways to measure its growth beyond the number Part 107 license and drones being deployed. For us the key to growth is in the demand for data analytics. This demand, in turn, will further drive the supply of drones and Part 107 pilots. How does Firmatek plan to facilitate demand and drive growth in the drone industry? Download our resource from Chief Drone Officer, Andrew Maximow, to learn more.

Tsubaki’s patented SJ3 Sealed Joint Technology effectively protects and defends a chain’s bearing areas by impeding the infiltration of aggressive fine and sticky particulate. In doing so, the risks of premature elongation, joint lockage and/or dry cavitation are greatly reduced, thus allowing for more effective chain performance and extended life.The Tsubaki SJ3 design, made in the U.S.A., utilizes a unique combination of three distinct seals (a barrier, a polymer face and a stainless steel inner ring) to create an innovative labyrinth structure that effectively hinders the infiltration of foreign matter without compromising any strength or dynamic performance. Depending on the temperature and severity of the application, seal materials and selection can be custom tailored. Please contact your local Tsubaki Representative or Tsubaki Engineering to discuss your specific application in detail and schedule an onsite technical analysis.

Safety, quality control and efficiency rule at two of the industry's newest urban operations: National Ready Mixed Concrete Co. Vernon (Los Angeles) and Superior Concrete/U.S. Concrete Inc. District of Columbia plants. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from industry experts sharing video tours and how they are responding to:Market conditions driving new ready mixed concrete capacity in urban areasTruck routing and material handling system pointers boosting safety & efficiencyProcess or storm water management and recycling measuresDust control plansAdvanced dispatch and fleet tracking technologyAdmixture and cementitious material factors unique to plants and urban market customers & orders

Safety, quality control and efficiency rule at two of the industry's newest urban operations: National Ready Mixed Concrete Co. Vernon (Los Angeles) and Superior Concrete/U.S. Concrete Inc. District of Columbia plants. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from industry experts sharing video tours and how they are responding to:Market conditions driving new ready mixed concrete capacity in urban areasTruck routing and material handling system pointers boosting safety & efficiencyProcess or storm water management and recycling measuresDust control plansAdvanced dispatch and fleet tracking technologyAdmixture and cementitious material factors unique to plants and urban market customers & orders

We're always looking for new ways to help clients solve problems, increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety. So when our client approached us about finding a better way to identify joint sets, we created this deliverable with a services-led, technology enabled approach. Download our resource to learn more about the importance of identifying joint sets and how they effect operational efficiency and safety.

We talk a lot about providing insights to our clients and equipping them with business intelligence. Researching and testing new technology helps ensure we can do that. With this in mind, we recently had a field tech training day where we introduced our team to two new members of our drone fleet: the FireFLY 6 Pro and the DJI Phantom 4 RTK. Training is an important part of setting up our team and our clients for success. It is critical for our team to have the skills to succeed. If we just give them the tool, but don’t give them knowledge to use it, we are not going to be successful. We give them the knowledge to raise the bar. Download our resource to learn more about what our team is saying about our new drone technology!

Stockpile measurements are an integral part of running a successful aggregates business. Operating efficiency and profits depend on stockpile measurements, yet many aggregates operations are guilty of making numerous common mistakes. Stockpile measurements aren’t 100 percent perfect, but you should focus on making accuracy one of your top priorities. With a more refined picture of your stockpiles, you can base decisions on sound data instead of deceptive estimates, improving efficiency and boosting profit margins. To solve some of the most common measurement problems, there are a few strategies to keep in mind. Download our resource to learn more! 

We frequently get asked about the drones or UAVs that we use. What is the best drone? Why do you use such-and-such vendor? Utilizing the best technology available helps ensure that we can equip our clients with the business intelligence that they need to improve their operations. A one-size-fits-all solution in our industry isn’t practical, so we work with our clients to determine the best tool for precise and efficient data collection. Check out part one of Andrew Maximow's article series, Guide to Drone, to learn more about how we choose the right tool for the job. hashtag

What if there was a cost-effective way to get accurate, timely, and frequent data? Drone technology is changing the game. Tech has transformed the way you manage your dirt-moving operation and is drastically improving efficiencies. New tech can be hard to embrace and hard to implement. That's why we believe in supporting our clients through that transition process. It is worth the challenge of a new process to have the information you need to improve your operation. Download our resource to learn more!

Geospatial mapping is becoming a game-changer in the quality of the construction process. The construction industry is continually evolving, trying to find the best ways to maximize their profits and ensure efficiency. Cutting-edge drone technology has been a key influence working towards goals of better documentation; project management and inspections; and designing, planning, and estimating. Download our resource to learn more about the advantages of utilizing geospatial mapping data in your operation.

Does Firmatek hire drone pilots? The short answer is no. Providing key insights is our WHY. Collecting data, whether with drones or other tools, is just the tip of the iceberg of WHAT we do. Because of this, when we hire we look for skill sets beyond Part 107. We hire people who speak our client's language— mining, geology, construction, energy, and civil engineering. Andrew Maximow provides an in-depth explanation on our blog. Check it out here!

While drones are widely used for collecting amazing photos and videos, technology is evolving rapidly to collect and analyze more data. Industries that deploy drone tech discover new possibilities. Firmatek is helping clients in several industries get started with data, build use-cases, and deliver insights via more quantitative and qualitative data analytics. In the first blog of our Guide to Drone Series, we discussed the criteria we use to select drone/UAV platforms. In this article, we take a closer look at specific use-cases and the types of data they provide. Download our resource to learn more.

Telsmith offers a full line of electrical equipment including electrical control systems and integrated plant and crusher automation to complete your processing plant. Electrical control systems include deluxe shipping containers, trailers, electrical room configuration, control cabins, and bulk cables. Telsmith engineers handle start-up, commission the controls as well as fine tune the automation systems. 

Many people look to implement drones into their operation and only go as far as to think about the data they are receiving. At Firmatek, we enable our clients by giving them more than just a number. We believe in using the right tool for the right job, so we work with our clients to provide a solution that works for them. Sometimes that means we do everything from collecting the data to analyzing it and providing analysis and results. Other times, we put a drone in the hands of our clients and they collect the data and we do the analysis; often, we do a combination of both. Our clients take the analysis we provide and use it to elevate their business intelligence and improve their efficiencies. That's why Turner Mining Group chooses our drone solutions. Download our resource to learn more about our Q&A with Turner Mining Group at the AEC Next conference this week.

In an industry that’s flooded with new and improved tools and software systems, we help our clients by providing key insights and custom solutions. Serving our industry to the best of our ability requires us to act as trusted advisors. We start by suggesting the right tool for the job. In part three of our Guide to Drone series, Steele Olsen, Geospatial Field Technician, highlights some specific UAV platforms that are currently in-use at Firmatek and discusses why they fit well within our clients’ operations. Download our resource to learn more about the tools we use and why!

Performance Associates (PAI) delivered a jaw crusher introductory maintenance manual and animation to Northern Star Resources, Ltd.—Kanowna Belle Project in Western Australia on June 7, 2019. The animation provides a narrative description of the jaw crusher’s location in the process, its function, components, and maintenance requirements. With this delivery, PAI successfully met Northern Star Resources’ need for an animation that could introduce new maintenance personnel to the Kanowna Belle jaw crusher in a dynamic visual context. The narrated animation replaced the standard text and graphics in the description section of the equipment maintenance computer-based training (CBT) module. The descriptive text was adapted to a narrative form. Multimedia specialists used engineering drawings and photographs to create models of the equipment and animate the modeled images to illustrate the key concepts and components in concert with the narration.

As many industries are adopting drone technology across their entire organizations, it is important to learn from our collective successes, mistakes, and key findings. Regardless of your industry, there are many similarities in implementing a drone program across your organization.Building an Enterprise Drone Program requires first seeking to understand why you want it, what success looks like, and how you want to build it. Building a successful Enterprise Drone Program is a large task. But when done well, the impact on your business can be significant. You will gain the business intelligence that you need to make your operations more efficient.Download our white paper to learn more about successfully building and implementing your enterprise drone program.

Excellence in Mining, Process Plant, Maintenance, and Safety Training  Performance Associates International, Inc. (PAI) is the world leader in online and on-site training for the mining industry. We provide organizations with a single source for assessments, skills training, continuing education, safety training and compliance mandates, and more. Our first-class content guides your staff to gain the critical knowledge they need to work safely and efficiently today.  Our proven, leading-edge industrial training programs improve performance in existing operations and ensure success during the start-up of new operations. Our training programs have saved companies millions in personnel accident prevention, production loss, and equipment damage. We partner with our customers and consult collaboratively to provide the analysis and content development to meet your needs.  Services PAI Offers  Plant Operator Training Our three-tier concept for effective plant operator training starts with fundamental knowledge and progresses to plant-specific concepts that are reinforced through detailed animations and interactive simulations.  Maintenance Training We custom build state-of-the-art maintenance training programs using exploded graphics, explanatory text, detailed procedures, and management systems.  Mobile Equipment Operator Training Our first-class training program focuses on operator controls and indicators, safety, and performance optimization. It also includes operating, emergency, and troubleshooting procedures. Commissioning and Start-Up We can identify, track, and control the thousands of activities that must occur for the successful commissioning and start-up of a process plant. There is no shortcut to a successful start-up. Testing and Tracking Systems We can help manage and track the performance of employees to improve the overall performance of the mine and plant industrial training programs. Our testing and tracking systems provide invaluable assistance in safety and operational compliance.  Introductory and Safety Training Off-the-shelf introductory and safety training packages are an excellent source for mine and plant industrial training courses. They provide fundamental knowledge and basic training concepts. Now offering online courses! E-Learning, Animations, and Simulations Our interactive e-learning keeps trainees focused and engaged. Our experienced in-house multimedia team develops state-of-the-art graphics, virtual and mixed reality training, stunning 3D animations, and technically engineered simulations of real-world scenarios. Other Services We also provide many services relevant to planning, analyzing, and evaluating process plants, including: ·         Operations readiness plan. ·         Planning studies. ·         Quality management. ·         Systems implementation. ·         Statistical process control. ·         Reliability-based asset management. ·         Productive capacity studies. ·         Surveys and needs analyses. ·         Economic life analysis. ·         Process control strategies and methods. ·         Debottlenecking and process optimization. ·         Spare parts inventory and analysis. ·         Feasibility studies. ·         Consulting assistance. Consulting * Gap Analysis * Content Development * LMS * On-Site * Train-the-Trainer * E-Learning * Process Plant Optimization * Training * Safety * Mine Training * Plant Operator Training * Maintenance * Mobile Equipment * Competencies * Commissioning  

Three dimensional animations integrated into a process plant computer-based training (CBT) program can greatly enhance trainee understanding of process equipment. This introductory maintenance manual and animation provides a narrative description of a jaw crusher’s location in the process, its function, components, and maintenance requirements. The animation introduces maintenance personnel to the jaw crusher in a dynamic visual context. The narrated animation replaced the standard text and graphics in the description section of the equipment maintenance (CBT) module. The descriptive text was adapted to a narrative form. Multimedia specialists used engineering drawings and photographs to create models of the equipment and animate the modeled images to illustrate the key concepts and components in concert with the narration.

During the final stages of metallurgical plant construction there is tremendous pressure to commence production. More often than not, there will have been budget overruns and schedule delays. Corporate management and investors are naturally anxious to generate cash flow. This pressure may evolve into a fast-track culture regarding the commissioning and start-up.  www.perfnet.com 

During the final stages of metallurgical plant construction there is tremendous pressure to commence production. More often than not, there will have been budget overruns and schedule delays. Corporate management and investors are naturally anxious to generate cash flow. This pressure may evolve into a fast-track culture regarding the commissioning and start-up. www.perfnet.com 

Mapping is one of the least understood applications for drones. Maps are very useful for many industries, but if your customers require accurate measurements, additional controls are needed beyond simple photo processing. As drone-based photogrammetry becomes widely accepted, it is important to note best practices that help ensure quality, trusted insights for your clients. In Andrew Maximow's latest article, he covers what is needed in a drone mapping system to produce and collect accurate, quality data. Check it out here.

Developing a profitable mining venture is no small matter. It requires enormous initial investments in research, construction, and equipment. But a mineral processing plant does not run itself. Even with the best equipment and good ore quality, optimal results are dependent upon keeping the process running smoothly, avoiding process upsets, maintaining process variables in the desired range, and minimizing breakdowns and downtime. A highly trained workforce is an essential element in a successful, and profitable, start-up. The knowledge and abilities of plant operators and maintenance personnel can make or break an operation. Trained operators know what to look for during preoperational and routine inspections, allowing maintenance tasks to be planned and unexpected costly breakdowns avoided. Trained operators know what variables exist at different stages in the process and how to make appropriate adjustments in real time. Trained maintenance personnel are well acquainted with the plant equipment, and maintenance planners can schedule work and maintain a spare parts inventory to minimize downtime. Additionally, new operations that train their workforce just prior to plant commissioning can utilize their operators in the commissioning process. Having been trained and gained field experience through plant commissioning, operators are ready to hit the ground running once feed is introduced. A faster ramp-up means more earnings, more quickly. The cost of developing a proper training program is a small percentage of the overall engineering, procurement, and construction budget but it constitutes a large percentage of the gains realized from a successful start-up and ramp-up to full production. Performance Associates International (PAI) has designed and presented custom training programs for operators and maintenance personnel in metallurgical plants around the world for over 35 years. We are proud to have been part of the successful start-ups at Lundin Mining’s Eagle Mine, Vale’s Voisey’s Bay project, and Torex Gold’s El Limon-Guajes project. Click Download to view the actual vs. projected start-up results from these three metallurgical plants that made use of PAI’s custom-built training programs and on-site training.

Now more than ever, we’re aware of our personal data and how much we’re willingly handing out. Whether it’s through data uploads, social media, or allowing applications to have access to your personal info, it’s important to think twice about what you’re doing with your data. In our industry, we often receive questions related to data security concerns with drones, specifically about drones manufactured outside of the US. With this in mind, it’s valuable to equip you with an overview of the data security concerns being widely reported on and discussed in the media. Read our detailed article by Chief Drone Officer, Andrew Maximow to learn more.

When state regulators issued new discharge permits for a major power utility’s ash basin, the remote location and its lack of permanentpower made it extremely challenging to comply. The utility needed a system that could remove water from an ash basin where precipitation continued to enter, as well as meet the new water quality requirements for TSS and PH. A dewatering system that offered pre-treatment was needed to maintain water quality until a full-scale water treatment facility was required. This system had to be able to monitor several variables such as pond level, TSS, and PH limits, and daily discharge limits. In addition, the entire system had to be fully automated and monitored continuously during operation with data recorded automatically and retained for record keeping requirements.

As the global leader in engineered water technology projects, Xylem Rental Solutions can help you solve even the most complex water challenges. Whether you need fast-track temporary emergency response or reliable long-term operation, we design, build, and manage scalable turnkey systems that provide greater efficiency, reliability, and peace of mind.

Telsmith provides a full range of integrated processing equipment to the aggregate, mining, industrial, and recycling industries with cone crushers, jaw crushers, vibrating equipment, portable plants, track plants, as well as full-scale modular processing facilities. 

In the past, we’ve discussed techniques and best practices necessary for precision mapping projects requiring a high degree of absolute accuracy. Not all clients require that level of accuracy, so different tools and techniques are used to create the deliverables. A one-size-fits-all solution in our industry isn’t practical, so we research and work with our clients to determine the best tool and software available for precise and efficient data collection and processing. In this article, Andrew Maximow compares the traditional way of processing photos along with two faster and more efficient methods that save time, processing steps, and resources. Learn more on the blog!

With reference to greenfield plant projects, using process simulators similar to the designed plant Human-Machine Interface (HMI) or Distributed Control System (DCS) has become common practice. These simulators represent a “virtual plant” based on process modeling of the circuit chemistry and thermodynamics, and on the physical nature of the plant, including equipment, valves, piping, etc. The virtual plant allows trainees to troubleshoot problems, optimize process variables, react to alarms, etc., all based on the process simulation model. Performance Associates’ experience is that this complex simulator training is valuable, but only after more in-depth training on the process and control logic. To truly optimize a process plant, prior to simulator training, the control room operators must have detailed knowledge of the following:  Process objective of each process system, comprising a group of unit operations.  Process objective of each unit operation.  Process chemistry and the variables affecting it.  Important characteristics of each unit operation, the variables affecting it, and the impact on downstream unit operations.  Plant control loops, interlocks, and alarms.  Safety issues related to the process and control schemes.  Operating procedures for start-up and shutdown under various scenarios, as well as important operator tasks. Additionally, trainees must be intimately familiar with the applicable fundamental scientific concepts, such as pressure, temperature, heat exchangers, electricity, PID control logic, combustion, etc. With this fundamental and plant-specific foundation, the process simulator can be fully exploited for training.

Drones have made it faster, easier, and safer to collect data. New drone tech has allowed us to develop better deliverables and custom solutions for our clients. But it hasn’t always been a smooth transition to new technology. We’ve learned a lot of lessons along the way, and we continue to learn them as our business grows. Learn more about the insights we've gained in our latest blog by Lauren Elmore!

With reference to greenfield plant projects, using process simulators similar to the designed plant Human-Machine Interface (HMI) or Distributed Control System (DCS) has become common practice. These simulators represent a “virtual plant” based on process modeling of the circuit chemistry and thermodynamics, and on the physical nature of the plant, including equipment, valves, piping, etc. The virtual plant allows trainees to troubleshoot problems, optimize process variables, react to alarms, etc., all based on the process simulation model.  Performance Associates’ experience is that this complex simulator training is valuable, but only after more in-depth training on the process and control logic. To truly optimize a process plant, prior to simulator training, the control room operators must have detailed knowledge of the following:Process objective of each process system, comprising a group of unit operations.Process objective of each unit operation.Process chemistry and the variables affecting it.Important characteristics of each unit operation, the variables affecting it, and the impact on downstream unit operations.Plant control loops, interlocks, and alarms.Safety issues related to the process and control schemes.Operating procedures for start-up and shutdown under various scenarios, as well as important operator tasks.Additionally, trainees must be intimately familiar with the applicable fundamental scientific concepts, such as pressure, temperature, heat exchangers, electricity, PID control logic, combustion, etc. With this fundamental and plant-specific foundation, the process simulator can be fully exploited for training. 

We were recently asked to inspect a large indoor construction site with a roof height of approx 100 feet. The project will eventually be one of the largest indoor mall and family entertainment complexes in the world. The site has experienced a rocky journey with construction that started nearly 20 years ago. The roof height poses a challenge for new owners and contractors. The only solution in knowing whether proper work has been done over the years? Indoor drone inspection. In this article, Andrew Maximow discusses this project and three significant challenges to deploying drones indoors. Learn more on the blog!

We know that geospatial data collection is increasingly accessible. But data is more than just a number. Real solutions come from understanding and analyzing the data that is collected. We work with our clients to develop meaningful deliverables for underground mining applications that save our clients money and improve their operations. Transforming data into actionable insights is what the Firmatek team delivers. Learn more about the data collection and analysis process in our case study by Seaver Hall, Project Engineer.

The geology report, feasibility study, and mine plan look great. Why do so many mining project start-ups fail to perform? Most mining companies put a great deal of emphasis on the nature of the reserve, the mine plan, the extraction process to be used, and the process plant design—obviously all very important. Even when large, highly regarded engineering, procurement, and construction firms develop the project, operating results are very often disappointing. In this paper, we explore the role of Operations Readiness on the financial impact of mining project start-ups. A relatively small investment in operations readiness produces a huge financial return. Many investment firms, as well as mining company senior executives, fail to consider this important factor in operating success.

Drone adoption is thriving in several industries and the aggregates and mining industry that Firmatek serves is no exception. Although drone tech is relatively new, drones are revolutionizing the way we work. However, with all of the operational benefits that drones bring to the table, there are a few concerns that contribute to lack of adoption. We tackle three common concerns in our latest article by Henzé (hen-zay) Gustave. Check it out here!

Founded in 1983, Performance Associates International (PAI) is the worldwide leader in mine and plant industrial training. Our custom training modules and on-site training have improved start-up success and operations for clients on nearly every continent. We invite you to experience one of our e-learning training modules. Here you will see a video demonstration of a sample principle of operation from an e-learning module. A principle of operation describes in detail how a piece of equipment or a process works. In this sample, you will learn about Jameson Cell flotation technology and how its design allows for more efficient mineral separation in a much smaller tank than traditional column and mechanical flotation cells. We describe in detail the key components of the Jameson Cell and the operating principles. At the end of the module, a test will help assess what you learned. In a full training program, test results can be recorded and tracked in an LMS. A principle of operation like this would be only one of many included with a full plant operations training program. Note: This is a sample and does not contain the Jameson Cell training module in its entirety. If you would like to try out this e-learning module, please contact Kenneth Slack at ken@perfnet.com or +1-520-544-2220.

How can the overall performance of your plant be determined? Most plants calculate availability, or the percent of the time the plant or a particular circuit is operating, as well as overall production and recovery. But, is this information enough? Does it provide sufficient fine-grained information on where improvements can be made? This paper suggests five quantitative factors applied to a plant or to individual parts of a plant that identify the productivity of the plant—in other words, its productivity profile.

In this interactive PDF, we talk about common training myths and our responses.

How can the overall performance of your plant be determined? Most plants calculate availability, or the percent of the time the plant or a particular circuit is operating, as well as overall production and recovery. But, is this information enough? Does it provide sufficient fine-grained information on where improvements can be made? This paper suggests five quantitative factors applied to a plant or to individual parts of a plant that identify the productivity of the plant—in other words, its productivity profile.

Ensure that your plant has a good inventory of spare parts on hand by learning how to collect the data necessary to build your own spare parts inventory model.

Fast-Weigh is the industry’s first cloud truck scale ticketing and accounting software for aggregate sales and logistics — dispatching, load-out, ticketing, billing, delivery, payment processing, and more.

The Fast-Weigh eTicketing suite is an all-in-one cloud ticketing platform that allows for a completely paperless operation while ensuring compliance with the latest DOT regulations. With our eTicketing solution, your team will gain unprecedented access to live ticketing data and proof of delivery tracking from any mobile device.

For Viewpoint customers seeking new scale ticketing software, Fast-Weigh delivers direct integration with Viewpoint’s Vista™ and Spectrum® ERP platforms. Fast-Weigh is the leading cloud-based material ticketing platform, providing centralized operations management to companies of all sizes.

Pulse condition monitoring from Haver & Boecker Niagara uses modern algorithms and artificial intelligence to monitor the health of vibrating screens, allowing processing operations to be proactive, rather than reactive, when it comes to maintenance efforts. This leads to increased efficiency and decreased downtime – one of the largest sources of lost revenue for producers.

With a seventy-year history in designing, manufacturing, operating and service of pelletizing equipment, Haver & Boecker Niagara has established itself as a leading specialist in the production of the innovative SCARABAEUS© 7500. Sustainability, maximum efficiency and improved product quality are the main reasons for our customer from Ukraine, to place its trust in our team by ordering in total 15 of our pelletizing discs, 7 of which are about to go into production due to the currently signed contract.

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Large conveyor capital expenditures in sectors like mining, power plants, and ports must take safety and sustainability into account, but this isn't done as effectively or as regularly as it should be to make sure the investments make financial sense.A fundamental economic assessment is necessary for businesses thinking about installing an overland conveying system to examine the expense, but it's not usually simple to carry out.

Designed to measure and communicate the distance between passing buckets and the elevator housing, the Belt Position Monitoring System allows contactless recognition of the belt position inside bucket elevators with four Belt Edge Distance Sensors attached to either side of the bucket elevator—two at the head and two at the boot. 

Having developed tailer-made system solutions for mining for almost 90 years, BEUMER’s acquisition of FAM GmbH, Magdeburg supplements the company’s know-how and global position, giving customers the combined experience of the leader in the bulk materials technology market and aptitude of a time-tested conveying system manufacturer.

Having developed tailer-made system solutions for mining for almost 90 years, BEUMER’s acquisition of FAM GmbH, Magdeburg supplements the company’s know-how and global position, giving customers the combined experience of the leader in the bulk materials technology market and aptitude of a time-tested conveying system manufacturer.

With the acquisition of one of the leading companies for air supported belt conveyors, The Hendrik Group Inc., the BEUMER Group is expanding its portfolio in the field of bulk material transport. In particular, the handling of alternative fuels (AFR) and raw materials confirms BEUMER's commitment towards sustainability and is at the same time fully complementary to the current technologies offering ensuring an even broader customer benefit. The technology also generates additional potential in the field of bulk material handling of sensitive materials when it comes to preventing hazardous substances from being released into the environment. 

A bag of cement has a long journey behind it before it arrives at the building site. Between being quarried, processed, and supplied as the finished product, the material passes through many different stages. At each of these stages, special systems are in place to ensure the process is smooth, economical, and environmentally friendly: systems from BEUMER Group. Systems you can rely on – whether the job involves conveying, loading, or packaging cement.

A bag of cement has a long journey behind it before it arrives at the building site. Between being quarried, processed, and supplied as the finished product, the material passes through many different stages. At each of these stages, special systems are in place to ensure the process is smooth, economical, and environmentally friendly: systems from BEUMER Group. Systems you can rely on – whether the job involves conveying, loading, or packaging cement.

Do you need to change the belt in your conveyor system but want to avoid prolonged shutdowns? We have a solution, and it’s based on a very special method. In our blog post, we’ll explain how you can do it smoothly.

Belt conveyor systems can solve complex transport problems involving bulk materials of all kinds. When choosing the components of a system, you have to consider factors like wear resistance and maximum permissible slopes. How is the BEUMER Group able to develop the perfect solution for your application and deliver it to you? You’ll get answers from Christoph Dorra, Regional Sales Manager for South America, Conveying and Loading Systems, and Martin Rewer, Team Leader for Overland Conveyors.

Essential materials produced by mining companies play a vital role in the global transition to a lower carbon economy. Yet, mining activities have a far-reaching impact on the environment and society. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity to mining companies. As a result, mining companies are constantly striving to improve the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations by identifying and implementing new innovative solutions.

Mining companies and their suppliers are constantly looking for new ways to increase safety, productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Nowadays they are putting more emphasis on climate-friendly and eco-friendly processes, zero-emission technologies, and optimal allocation of resources. Automation and digitalization are also playing a bigger role at all levels.

The right loading technology is crucial for efficient and safe delivery of your products to your customers. Whether trucks, railway cars or ships, BEUMER Group can offer the ideal solution for any loading or unloading task. The actual loading machine forms the centre. The entire loading system is planned, manufactured and installed around it, depending on the customer’s requirements and on the products to be conveyed. BEUMER Group loading systems offer economic efficiency, easy operation, and high performance. Download to learn more.

BEUMER was founded in Beckum, Germany, in 1935 as a manufacturing company for conveyor equipment, and its first order came from the cement and lime industry in Westphalia. Since then, products and solutions have been manufactured worldwide for the cement industry. Today, BEUMER Group is an experienced, internationally active operator in the cement industry and has the right solution ready for any challenge in conveyor, loading, silo, filling, palletising or packaging technology. Download the brochure to learn more.

A lot will change in the cement industry in the coming years: increasing digitalization, more use of alternative fuels, and the growing need for automation. Added to this is the changeover from 50- to 25-kilogram bags in some countries. This will pose a major challenge in the market.

Retrofit is playing an increasingly important role in material flow, especially in most critical conveying equipment. With systems that are always up to date, you as an operator achieve, among other things, higher performance, and availability of the plant. In addition, energy consumption is minimized and working conditions become more ergonomic. But you also get new functions and improved plant utilization. André Tissen, our Director of Sales Customer Support shows in this video why rebuilding and modernization are worthwhile and what advantages the user has. You should not miss this video. 

FAM Minerals & Mining GmbH, as part of the BEUMER Group, is a globally active company headquartered in Germany with a long history as a manufacturer of conveying systems dating back to the 19th century. As one of the leading suppliers, FAM Minerals & Mining GmbH offers machines along the complete transport chain for bulk materials. From extraction, conveying, loading and storage to the processing of various raw materials, FAM Minerals & Mining GmbH offers efficient solutions for different industries. FAM as part of the BEUMER Group combines many years of know-how in series and individual production and offers high-quality engineering as well as extensive service. Download Whitepaper to learn more.

The BEUMER autopac® is an efficient and cost-effective system for simultaneous loading and palletising of bagged materials such as cement, lime or gypsum. In either a mobile or static configuration, it offers a wide range of applications guaranteeing optimum utilisation of dispatch capacities. Download the brochure to learn more.

Storage and homogenization of various bulk materials is a significant part of the handling processes within the overall logistic networks of the bulk material processing industry. Dynamic and efficient handling requires the stockyards to be equipped with appropriate technology (e.g., stackers, reclaimers, conveyor systems, etc.). Our product line of stockyard technology encompasses conveying systems, stackers and scrapers of various types, as well as bucket wheel machines. Download the brochure to learn more about BEUMER's Stockyard Technology.

Our size reduction equipment includes diverse crushers and mills for extensive material processing in a variety of industries. Sand and gravel, clay and limestone, gypsum, building site rubble – the reference list of the BEUMER Group’s materials is extensive. From a technical standpoint, the systems are always at the heart of production. Theproduct portfolio includes various crushing & screening plants, including impact, hammer, single & double-roll crushers, plus many more crushers and mills. E.g. cement works rely on the BEUMER Group’s solutions to move limestone over long distances from the quarry to the plant, making operations more sustainable and reducing the plant’s ecologicalfootprint. We strive to be a benchmark in providing you with high quality in every aspect of your individual needs for specialized equipment.

In the area of opencast mining technology, FAM offers an impressive selection of various machines and systems, such as bucket wheel reclaimers for the extraction of mineral resources like lignite, hard coal, overburden, marl, etc. Opencast mining is a mining technique of extracting minerals from the near-surface layer of the earth, these raw materials can be then used for further processing, for example, in the production of metals or building materials. Our product portfolio ranges from mining equipment (e.g., excavators) to crushers, belt conveyors and subsequent stacking technology.

Learn how BEUMER helped modernize and increase the performance of the plant between the longitudinal stockyard and the ship loading system for ASEAN Bintulu Fertilizer.

Does the market demand higher throughput? No problem: The BEUMER paletpac® high-performance palletiser could be your answer. Our palletisers and palletising systems can stack exceptionally high quantities of robust, bagged products onto pallets and then move them carefully, safely and economically. Take the opportunity to increase your production with an automated palletising process. 

Haver & Boecker Niagara offers Make & Hold Agreements and Stocking Agreements so you can secure your stock and minimize unwanted downtime.

Whether for vertical transport hot or cold materials – BEUMER belt bucket elevators ensure an economic vertical transport of fine or coarse bulk material up to large heights. They are highly reliable with long service time, even under strong ambient conditions. They have proven their reliability in thousands of installations in continuous operation, e.g. for silo feeding or in the cement industry for feeding the preheater tower. Download the brochure to learn more.

Pipe Conveyors overcome challenging terrain. The flexible tubular shape means pipe conveyors can overcome steep inclines and thus make transfer towers and power stations redundant. This is a key factor, especially in comparison to other conveyor belt systems. When a pipe conveyor must traverse a downward incline, this motion can be used to efficiently recover energy. The structurally flexible, low-maintenance system with a small footprint can conquer even the most challenging terrain and keep existing facilities in use and in place. 

Mined raw materials travel along extensive transport routes. Ores, raw salt feeds, waste rock, and overburden pass through various steps from mine to mill (mining, material transfers, comminution, mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, filtration and tailings disposal). Our systems ensure smooth, economical, and environmentally friendly processing at each stage of materials handling. From mining to product shipping we have the solutions you need.