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13th AusIMM Underground Operators' Conference 2017

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13th AusIMM Underground Operators' Conference 2017

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Productivity and safety improvements supported by MST's ImPact System at Glencore's Mount Isa Copper Operations

Over the last few years at Glencore's Mount Isa Copper Operations (MICO) mining conditions have become increasingly challenging through lower head grades and higher work indices. MICO has had great success improving operating efficiencies and increasing productivity through focusing on technology, innovation and operational discipline. The recent implementation of the Mine Site Technologies (MST) ImPact System has supported the continued transformation of the MICO operations through improved personnel safety and direct measurement of productivity. The ImPact System has implemented new safety systems such as the heavy vehicle proximity detection system, underground personnel tracking system and emergency evacuation dashboards improving the overall safety of the workforce. The ImPact System has facilitated productivity improvements via real-time equipment and personnel monitoring, and the implementation of exception reporting (personnel productivity), KPI reports and production dashboards, and transparent reports highlighting developing maintenance issues.This paper discusses the components of the ImPact System, the current installation at MICO, and critically analyses the implementation processes and right sizing of the system to meet the needs of the business today and into the future.CITATION:Bullock, J, Kent, D and Wilkinson, M, 2017. Productivity and safety improvements supported by MST's ImPact System at Glencore's Mount Isa Copper Operations, in Proceedings 13th AusIMM Underground Operators' Conference 2017, pp 279-286 (The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy: Melbourne).
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  • Published: 2017
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