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COVER STORY : PG 17
Real-time fleet and mine management systems in mining
In the mining sector , the main objective of the fleet management system is to optimize mine production and efficiency based on real-time data .
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EDITOR ’ S COMMENT
The Digital push
The pressure for mining organizations to achieve
new levels of performance has never been greater . You want to run safe operations . You want to execute your plans effectively , and make reliable , consistent decisions . You want to improve operational productivity and efficiency , and find the simplest , quickest , and most cost-effective routes to market .
Capital projects are becoming more complex , even as budgets and schedules become more constrained . Companies like yours are looking for more value from project delivery . They know that improving engineering efficiency and construction productivity is the way to do it .
As a global industry , mining recognizes the need to do things differently , to look beyond the same traditional continuous-improvement approaches . To change . To innovate . To overcome the challenges of today and develop a new mindset for the future : digital technology may be the key to unlocking hidden potential .
This issue of First Mining DRC / Zambia looks into Realtime fleet and mine management systems . What are they ? How can they work for you ? Why do you need them now more than before ? Catch this and other insightful features on mining as well as the usual news updates which keep you informed about what is going on in the mining industry across Africa .
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