Modern Mining September 2024

Underground mining

Underground mining is used to extract ore from below the surface of the earth, safely, economically, and with as little waste as possible.

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essential to measure progress and success.” In mid-March 2024, the first section at a customer site achieved 1 million production tons, followed by the second section at the end of March 2024. “We anticipate between 8 and 10 millionaire sections in a 12-month window,” says Andrews. This is a significant milestone and testament to the effectiveness of working to continuously improve on technical skills and operational excellence. According to Andrews, the campaign proved that by partnering with its customers and providing holistic mining solutions through using Joy Smart Solutions and onsite support, operational excellence can be achieved. 

expertise, thus “Setting a common goal, managed by specific actions, and supported by both parties proves to be a winning formula.” The programme kicked off by identifying the critical few success factors, technical skills upliftment and equipment operational awareness. “By applying Joy Smart Solutions and working closely with the teams on site, we were able to customise a fit-for-purpose strategy specifically for our customers. The agreed milestones, such as establishing an engagement model to set the framework for collaboration, having dedicated champions onboard to ensure effective coordination and agreeing on short and long-term KPIs, were all

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