Industry Thoughts: The Push for Productivity
Low ore grades drive innovative approaches
“Productivity is a significant challenge. Mining operations need to depend less on human intervention, and we need to provide monitoring and control through technology across the entire mining production chain. This is the only sustainable way to carry out low-yield operations.”
Jorge Von Loebenstein, Engineering Manager, Tecnipak
“Mining is our main client, and they require steel for specific areas, such as milling equipment to grind minerals within the mill rather than a finished product. We use a closed system to prevent steel loss in our steel process, consuming less product and reducing carbon emissions.”
César Garrido, CEO, Siderúrgica Huachipato
“Productivity hinges on human decisions and, as of now, we do not believe artificial intelligence can replace that. Thus, productivity is managed with experienced professionals possessing the necessary skills to handle the challenges of a productive workplace.”
Patricia Michels, CEO, TecProMin
“The increasing preference for automation over manual labor requires the development of machines that assist operation and reduce the need for extensive training. To address the shrinking exploration areas, we have developed a side rod handler that reduces the total rig area by up to 40%.”
Tomas Buttazoni, CEO, Technosteel
“We monitor not only the machine’s health for maintenance but the entire process of the asset as part of a whole package, allowing us to advise on recovery, treatment levels, downtimes, and a comprehensive list of the behaviour of our customers’ facilities.”
Claudio García Bernal, CEO, FLSmidth South America
