Abstract:
Mining has to be safe. The objective is full automation of the mining process realising
that the journey requires many steps and fit for purpose solutions. To achieve
this the focus must not only be in equipment automation but also in mining process
automation and mining process management. Some parts of the mining cycle
can be automated already today while others are waiting for new technologies to
emerge. Meanwhile there is a frequent need for improved utilisation and better asset
management in many mines. This can be achieved with better visibility, more
accurate information and better control of the activities/tasks to control mining
operations as a continuous process. This paper looks at a concept of Short Interval
Control process management and technologies related to this. En ny epok för effektiv bergsbrytning