Mining - September 2022 by Mining Global

TECHNOLOGIES AND STRATEGIES IN MINING Digitalisation: The human side to digitalisation in energy Management:Contractor efficiencyandcutsmanagementContractorenergyrisksraisesdigital Supply Chain logistics: Key players make €500mnelectricbattery-energyinvestment Technology AI: AI automationraisesandaerialproficiency September 2022 | miningdigital.com

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Mining flicks sustainabilitytheswitch

cementtechnologiesinvestment“Moreinnewwillfurtherlinksbetweentheminingandenergyindustries,andgrowefficiencies”

And such moves are just the start; more investment in new technologies will further cement links between the two industries and grow efficiencies.

Mining can’t exist without energy and vice versa –it’s a truism worth highlighting as the energy transition accelerates.Morecompanies are now taking a sustainable lead.

Mining’s role in energy will be equally pivotal as demand soars for electric vehicles. Ensuring supplies keep up with demand will be the industry’s greatest challenge. In time, energy and mining may become one enormous industry, with the need for power and resources all underpinned by sustainable technologies. Enjoy the issue.

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By the end of 2022, over 20,000 solar panels will be installed to power BHP Nickel West’s mining, with concentrated operations at Leinster. Sandvik, meanwhile, has sealed a SEK330mn order to supply a fleet of battery-electric trucks, loaders, drills and on-site service support for Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan.

Contractor management Contractor management cuts energy risks and raises digital efficiency 22 Our UpfrontRegularSection: 10 Big Picture 12 The Brief 14 Timeline:Centamin exploration updates 16 Trailblazer:LizHewitt 18 Five Minutes With: Jeff Olsen CONTENTS

Technology AI raises automation and aerial proficiency Top 10 inandTechnologiesStrategiesMining Digitalisation The human side to digitalisation in energy Supply Chain Key players make €500mn battery-electric energy investment 42 48 28 36

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BHP solar farm at Leinster Nickel Operation Australia The first solar panels are being installed at BHP’s massive solar farm at Leinster Nickel Operation, in the Northern Goldfields. By the end of 2022, over 20,000 solar panels will be helping power up BHP Nickel West’s mining and concentrating operations at Leinster. miningdigital.com 11

THE BRIEF “Ultimately, the success of any transformationapproachaendchangetechnologylieswiththeuser,whichmakeshuman-centrictodigitalvital” Jake Macholtz InEightCEO,  “To find the best solutions for the climate challenge is our most urgent priority as an industry” Christian Levin CEO and President, Scania and TRATON Group  “Enterprises enjoy faster revenue, reduced costs, less risk, and better compliance, as well as efficiencies fuelled by ICI experiences within the Microsoft product suite” Paul Gleeson Senior Vice President, Partners and Alliances, Icertis  READ MORE READ MORE READ MORE INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS GATHER MOMENTUM IN ENERGY TRANSITION Background Cross-industry collaborations are multiplying, as companies face up to the challenges of delivering on decarbonisation during the energy transition. What are the main partnerships? Rio Tinto and Ford Motor Company have signed a non-binding global MoU to jointly develop more sustainable and secure supply chains for battery and low-carbon materials to be used in Ford vehicles; Anglo American and Nippon Steel Corporation penned an MoU to work together to accelerate the transition to lower carbon steelmaking; and BHP signed an MoU with India’s Tata Steel, one of the world’s largest steelmakers, with the intention to jointly study and explore lower carbon iron and steelmaking technology. 12 September 2022

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MINERALSBUSHVELD Bushveld Minerals posted an underlying EBITDA loss of $7.5mn in 2021, which it attributed to the strength of the South African rand impacting expenses and international and domestic challenges.logistical

W I N N E R S L O S E R S What do the tie ups tell us? No one company, no matter how large, can tackle the breadth of climate change issues alone – and collaborations hold a better chance of delivering on targets quickly. The succession of partnerships underline the urgency of the situation. What are the pros and cons? These are leaders in their respective fields, so the prospect of combining technological and operational knowledge should yield results. But much remains unknown. How effective will biomass be as a source of energy and in the application of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) in steel production? What’s the next step? The spirit of collaboration is welcome, but commercial and confidentiality borders may need to be drawn up or arrangements formalised as joint ventures. 

PENSANA Pensana has broken ground at its Saltend hub, which it claims will be the world's first rare earth processing facility powered by offshore wind. EQUINOX GOLD Equinox Gold Corp’s Mesquite Mine poured its 5 millionth oz of gold on July 20. Mesquite, which started operations in March 1986, is the largest gold mine in California. WILUNA GOLD Australian gold producer Wiluna Mining has entered administration after grappling with cost, creditor and supply chain issues. 

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UPDATESEXPLORATIONTIMELINE Sukari solar power plant commissioning The project development and construction of the solar project and paste fill plant have both remained largely on track, still scheduled for commissioning in Q3/Q4 wereforConstruction2022.contractsthe36MWsolarfarmand7.5MWbattery-energystoragesystemawardedtojuwiAGandGizaSystems. expansionUndergroundstudy The andUndergroundfinalisedexpansionundergroundstudyisplannedtobeinthethirdquarter.orewasmadeupof142ktoforeminedfromstopes,atanaveragegradeof5.61g/tAu,89ktoforeminedfromdevelopment,atanaveragegradeof3.36g/tAu. Capitalreviewstructure Total capex in Q2 was $67.3mn (H1: $138.7mn), which is a 62% year-onyear investmentSignificantincrease.wasmadeinkeycapitalprojectsduringthequarter. Q2 Q2 Q3 14 September 2022

The second quarter of 2022 was the first full quarter of underground owner operations at Sukari, following the transition from contractor operations during Q1. The current quarter is seeing a spike in activity across the portfolio. Sukari Resource & Reserve update An Sukarigoldidentifiedprogrammeexplorationhasmultipleshallow,open-pitsatellitetargetswithintheminingconcessionthathavethepotentialtosupplementthemillfeed,intheshort-tomedium-term,improvingoperationalflexibility. Doropo Project (Côte d’Ivoire) prefeasibility study Drilling has focusedcompletedbeenandonconverting a significant proportion of the Inferred Resource to the ResourceIndicatedcategory, as well as on exploring newly identified areas of mineralisation, which have the potential to deliver further growth.silint?resource Q4 Q4 miningdigital.com 15

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LIZ HEWITT

G lencore has appointed Liz Hewitt as an Non-ExecutiveIndependentDirector. over 30 years’ business experience in executive and non-executive positions, Hewitt’s nonexecutive director roles encompass National Grid, Melrose Industries (2013 – 2022), Novo Nordisk (2012 –2021), Savills (2014 – 2019) and Synergy Health (2011 – 2014). Hewitt began her career as a qualified chartered accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co, going on to hold various executive positions in private equity companies, including 3i Group plc, Gartmore Investment Management Limited and Citicorp Venture Capital. At 3i Group plc, she was a private equity investor and then director of corporate affairs, followed by a period as group director of corporate affairs for Smith & Nephew – and, for just under eight years, she was also a Trustee at Cancer Research UK. For over eight years, Hewitt worked in the UK House of Lords, as External Member House of Lords Commission; Chairman of the Audit Committee; and External Member of Audit Committee.

Kalidas Madhavpeddi, Glencore Chairman, said Hewitt brings significant business, financial and investment knowledge to the company, and has wide experience of being a member of, and chairing, all types of board committees.

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“Liz’s diverse knowledge and broad range of expertise is a great addition to the boardroom. We look forward to benefitting from her insights and contribution as a Director.” Non-Executive Director has over years’ business experience

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HEWITT “Liz brings significant business, financial and investment knowledge, and has wide experience of being a member of, and chairing, all types of board committees” miningdigital.com 17

» In my mind, the industry’s success at meeting future metals’ demand begins with the investment in the research and development of new drilling and geo-technologies that will mitigate ore body risks, significantly cutting the time it takes from discovery to mineral extraction. It’s been more than 20 years since the last greenfield discovery of a world-class mineral deposit –namely, the massive copper and gold operation at Oyu Tolgoi in southern Mongolia.

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» The drilling industry is at a technological turning point, especially when more mineral resources and new efficiency are badlyRisksneeded.canbe avoided – and companies can end a season with a better hit rate – if they create efficiencies by obtaining better information earlier in the process, utilising technologies that empower them to gain quick and accurate geological data right on site to make real-time exploration decisions.

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Once it’s operating at peak capacity, it will produce some halfa-billion tonnes of copper each year. Though that sounds like a lot, imagine the output of five Oyu Tolgois – that’s what we’re going to need if we’re going to keep up with the expected needs of the green transition.

Q. HOW DOES THE MINING INDUSTRY PREPARE FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION?

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The CEO at Boart Longyear emphasises how the need for efficiency begins with data “THE FUTURE IS ALSO ABOUT INVESTING IN GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND

Q. HOW CAN DRILLING RISKS BE REDUCED?

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» We drill all over the world. We use our own tooling and drill rigs, and design and deliver some of the most respected equipment in the industry — made by drillers, for drillers.

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Q. HOW IMPORTANT IS TECHNOLOGY IN MINING’S FUTURE? » QIt’s also not just about drilling faster, drilling better, or drilling more. The future is also about investing in geological science and producing tools that will analyse data faster and more efficiently, improving real-time decision making through better ore body knowledge. Q. WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY? » ‘No mining’ means no electric vehicles, no solar panels, no battery cells. Instead of less, what we will need for a greener future is in fact a lot more responsible mining. Developing new innovative technologies for the mineral exploration and mining industry to make the right decisions at the right time is the only viable option. This is our ‘adapt or perish’ moment. “DEVELOPINGNEWINNOVATIVETECHNOLOGIESFORTHEMINERALEXPLORATIONANDMININGINDUSTRYTOMAKETHERIGHTDECISIONSATTHERIGHTTIMEISTHEONLYVIABLEOPTION.THISISOUR‘ADAPTORPERISH’MOMENT” miningdigital.com 19

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Contractor management CUTS ENERGY RISKS and raises digital efficiency

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• Protecting company resources through risk prioritisation

WRITTEN BY: DOMINIC ELLIS W orking in the mining industry can pose a wide range of risks on an ongoing basis. All personnel entering a mine site need to be correctly inducted, and aware of critical issues such as site hazards, emergency protocol, and WHSDigitalresponsibilities.solutionsare helping the mining industry tighten safety procedures and protocols. One such solution is Beakon’s Contractor Management Software, which automates tasks and alerts, via SMS or email. It also remotely connects with audit contractors online instantly, and helps meet ISO and other regulatory standards.

• Risk registers help identify risks associated with a mining business, by: Helping businesses meet contractual obligations

• Protecting brand reputation, and thus brand loyalty A risk register is also often seen as a contract management tool that is written into contracts and regularly monitored.

A broad range of mining HR and operational matters can be closely monitored and improved through contractor management software

• Reducing the chance of workplace injury

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Registers are large documents, or online systems, that act as a risk repository to help businesses fulfil regulatory requirements around health and safety. As well as identifying risks, other ways in which a register helps keep mining employees safe is by ranking risk, and also providing guidance on risk management strategies.Firmssuch as Rapid - which offers a realtime dashboard to manage contractors and ensure workplace complianceunderstand the challenges those working in the mining industry face on inducting and managing people.

Over the past decade, mining productivity as measured by MPI has declined 3.5% per year. Mining companies are 28% less efficient today than they were 10 years ago, and, there is a productivity decline in commodities such as copper, iron ore, coal, and platinum group metals, across most mining players, and all major mining geographies. With the collapse in mining profitability over the past three years, the industry is seeking once more to raise productivity, and is on the look-out for the next breakthrough to increase process efficiency and safety. In mining, the excavator sets the pace for the process. Therefore, optimising its activity can save time, lower costs, and add an additional layer of safety.

Its solutions for mining are designed to help mining businesses to induct and manage contractors and miners, onboard workers, induct, monitor site access and report incidents all in one place. A contractor risk-management plan ensures the on-site health and safety of contractors and employees. The development process is designed to ensure businesses plan, document, and learn about new procedures on a project-byproject basis. For project managers are key to health and safety. Together with leaders, they preempt risk associated with a given contractor by developing a risk management plan.

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“Enterprises enjoy faster LESSreducedrevenue,costs,RISK,and better compliance, as well as efficiencies fuelled by ICI productwithinexperiencestheMicrosoftsuite”

Having visibility onthird-party suppliers and contractors is a prerequisite for managing supply chain risk. ‘Prequalification’ is a term used in procurement and supply chain management, and is a pre-screening process of predetermined, criteria against which competing contractors and suppliers are measured. Centralised document storage Contractors need to have sufficient qualifications and experience to complete the job competently and safely. Storing

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To protect workers, the Australian mining industry are re-examining their processes and how they manage every aspect of their operation. Companies are striving for greater visibility in order to gain a deep understanding of how they work, who works, and their workflow, in particular withDespitecontractors.agreater need for sourcing, reporting, tracking and performance management, visibility remains clouded and there is added pressure for cost efficiencies and greater productivity.

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Beakon Australian case study

Such plans usually contain a short description of the overall approach to risk management, as well as a summary of activities or events that pose risk and clarification of responsibilities. The best risk assessment plans are also integrated into project management plans. Standardised pre-qualificationcontractorprocesses

Iluka and ‘a major miner’ provided Beakon with details about their plans to improve governance, increase visibility in real time, and control over contracting activities. They focused on five major aspects to gain greater control: • Contracts including worker histories, skills, insurance and key dates • Sourcing including procurement planning procedures and time frames • Management including performance KPIs and milestones • Workflows and business processes • Project Management including prioritisation, project cash flow, and issue management. compliance documentation such as legal contracts, insurances, licences, and permits in a centralised database allow for compliance gaps to beidentified, and risks

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Onlinemitigated.systemssuch as Rapid Contractor Management, the software do the heavy liftingallowing relevant managers to issue pre-qualification forms, determine legal compliance, manage documents, and suspend vendors for non-compliance. Administrators can easily review and approve, or reject, non-compliant documents, track expiry dates, and automatically send reminders to contractors to update expiring documentation. Maintain visibility of contractor compliance It’s great to have a contractor compliance policy but there is not much point unless you have real-time visibility of the compliance status of your contractor workforce.

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As Electra Mining Africa prepares for its 50th anniversary, we explore the post-pandemic relationship between digitalisation and personalisation BY: DOMINIC ELLIS T he Electra Mining Africa (EMA) show is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This year’s event will be held at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg, from September 5-9. It’s the first event after two years of restrictions due to the pandemic.

EMA has always had broad appeal, and this year’s event is no different. Partners include: the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Society for Automation Instrumentation Mechatronics and Control; and the South African Capital Equipment Export Council, among many others.

In-person events such as EMA are vital to the industry, says Charlene Hefer, Portfolio Director at Specialised Exhibitions, which is a division of Montgomery Groupa global events company with a century of experience.“Evenwiththe growth of the digital age, people are gregarious and social by nature, they need personal contact,” Heifer said, adding:“Face-to-face interaction facilitates the building of relationships and trust, live demonstrations engage the senses, and networking and collaboration between industry professionals can take place.”

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Electra Mining Africa is a key forum for suppliers to build any digitalisationpersonalisation divides.

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In response to the need for innovation in the mining sector, a spokesperson for Kwatani - which is dedicated to the design, manufacture and supply of world class vibrating screening and feeding solution - believes the event is the “ideal platform to cast a spotlight on our products". These include a modern multi-slope vibrating screen - used for minerals processing - as well as showcasing the company’s strides in digital innovation.

As well as its innovative screen, Kwatani will also demonstrate how its acquisition by Sandvik - the leading engineering group in mining and rock excavation, rock processing, “Even with the growth of the digital age, HUMAN beings are gregarious and social by nature, they need personal contact”

“We will be able to leverage Sandvik’s substantial experience in this field, and usher in a new age of efficiency, productivity and cost-control - all for the benefit of our customers,” Schoepflin said.

While multi-slope screens — also known as banana screens - have been available since the 1980s, Kwatani has given a fresh twist to their design, says the company’s CEO Kim Schoepflin: “Digital technologies have the potential to unlock new ways of managing variability and enhancing productivity.”

metal cutting and materials technologyfurther advances its drive to innovate.

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Turning video data into actionable insights The pandemic has accelerated the need for digitalisation, and its ability to generate cost efficiencies, speed up the delivery of products and services, improve sustainability efforts, and to enhance workplace safety.

On the safety front another exhibitor, Canadian mining technology specialist Weir Motion Metrics, is promoting rugged smart cameras for open-pit mines.

As well as safety, mine-to-mill optimisation is another area ripe for

These use AI to turn video data into actionable insights designed to improve safety, energy efficiency, and productivity.

Weir Motion Metrics’ solutions have been installed by companies including Antofagasta, Anglo American and Codelco at 70 mines worldwide.

The company will demonstrate a miniature, digitally enabled version of the multi-slope screen at EMA. Kwatani COO Kenny Mayhew-Ridgers says the company approaches digitalisation in two ways: “We believe that sensors are the starting point, as they are where data is created. Embedding sensors in plantsthat in turn churn out large volumes of data for analysis - is increasingly attainable. But the digital picture is bigger than these two scenarios. Mines can now maintain missioncritical assets better by leveraging digital solutions.”Digitalisation helps companies establish maintenance regimens by leveraging data to monitor equipment health, and to pre-empt problems before they arise.

Blickfeld expands in US Blickfeld, the LiDAR sensor technology company, is expanding its operations into the US. It is openinga new office in the Detroit area by the end of 2023. Blickfeld’s LiDAR is disrupting various industries by providing digital 3D data about environments – helping to offset significant inaccuracies and financial burdens. Heading up the US division will be the company’s new hire, Patrick L Pylypuik, who has been recruited as Head of Sales in the North America region. With over 20 years experience, Pylypuik will support company growth by building critical relationships with new and existing customers and partners in the US.

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Propeller Aero teams up with Propeller Aero, the drone data and platform, and Quantum-Systems, the Unmanned Aircraft Systems have announced their joint effort to include compatibility of Propeller’s site surveying and 3D mapping software with Quantum-Systems’ Trinity F90+ drone. Propeller’s Post-Processed Kinematic solution (PPK) enables seamless surveying and 3D mapping of worksites across the construction, mining and earthworks industries. Coupled with Quantum-Systems’ Trinity F90+ drone, a dedicated large scale mapping drone, contractors will be able to improve survey accuracy, condense their traditionally weeks-long data process into a few hours, and quickly share digital models among their broader worksite miningdigital.comteams.

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Comminution - the action of reducing ore to particles - consumes more than 50% of power at the average mine, and with net zero deadlines getting ever closer, there is increased pressure on businesses to make progress here.

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InEight NL recently launched its second annual Global Capital Projects Outlook, which draws insights from research conducted with 300 of the world’s largest capital project owners and contractor construction professionals across Europe, North America, and APAC.

The Motion Metrics mine-to-mill ecosystem provides particle size analysis at various stages of the size reduction process.

When asked what benefits they hoped digital transformation could deliver in future, improvement. The mining industry has been aiming for this for decades, yet there has been a distinct lack of progress on this front.

“Ultimately, the success of any aendchangetechnologylieswiththeuser,whichmakes approach to transformationdigitalvital”

Data collection, analytics and insights (67%) offers the top opportunity for growth, however almost all (91%) European respondents said that their experience of change management left room for improvement, signalling a need for a more sophisticated, human-centric approach to technology implementation.

A human-centric approach to digital transformation ‘vital’

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more automation was a top choice for over half (51%) of European respondents, although 42% were also concerned about the potential for automation to replace jobs“Europeanentirely. respondents are eager to realise the benefits of digitisation but their organisations are falling short when it comes to training and communicating intent,” said Jake Macholtz, CEO, InEight. He added: “Ultimately, the success of any technology change lies with the end user which makes a human-centric approach to digital transformation vital.”

People and digitalisation: building workforce capabilities McKinsey survey results confirm that developing talent and skills throughout organisations - a fundamental action for traditional transformations - is one of the most important factors for success in a digital change effort. Of its 21 keys to success, three relate to the workforce’s digital capabilities. Companies with winning transformations have a better-funded and more robust approach to talent than others do. Transformation success is more than three times likelier when respondents say their organisations have invested the right amount in digital talent. Success is also more likely when organisations scale up their workforce planning and talent development. For example, 27% of respondents report successful transformations when their companies set cross-functional or enterprise-wide hiring goals based on specific skill needs – nearly twice the share of respondents whose organisations do not.

“Today’s contractors and surveyors are eager to adopt new TECHNOLOGIES that modernise workflows and allow them to analyse more aspects of their worksite than ever before” RICHIE HADFIELD HEAD OF PROPELLERPRODUCT,AERO miningdigital.com 35 DIGITALISATION

The €500mn investment is one of the largest charging infrastructure investments in the European heavy-duty truck industry to date, and will be seen as a call to action to other industry players, as well as governments and policymakers, to work together for a rapid expansion of the necessary charging network, as well as investing in renewable energy.

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C ommercial vehicle manufacturers Traton Group - with its brands Scania and MAN, Daimler Truck, and Volvo Group - have formed a joint venture for charging infrastructure in Europe. The trio will own equal shares in the joint venture but will continue to be competitors in all other areas. Traton had previously signed a binding agreement to install and operate a public charging network for battery electric, heavyduty long-haul trucks and coaches in Europe. The initiative is expected to be important in supporting the European Union’s Green Deal for carbon-neutral freight transportation by 2050. KEY PLAYERS MAKE €500MN

The joint venture will be a self-standing legal entity, operating under its own corporate identity. There are plans to install and operate at least 1,700 high-performance green energy charge points on, and close to, highways and logistics hubs across Europe.

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As a clear signal to all stakeholders, the charging network initiated by the three parties will be open and accessible to all heavy commercial vehicles in Europe, regardless of brand.

The Traton Group, Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have formed a joint venture for charging battery-electric infrastructure in Europe WRITTEN BY: DOMINIC ELLIS €500MN “TO FIND THE BEST SOLUTIONS FOR THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE IS OUR ASURGENTMOSTPRIORITYANINDUSTRY” CHRISTIAN LEVIN CEO AND PRESIDENT, SCANIA AND TRATON GROUP €500MN miningdigital.com 37

“Finding the best solutions for the climate challenge is our most urgent priority as an industry and as the Traton Group Traton Group,” said Christian Levin, CEO and President for Scania and Traton Group. “When we talk to customers about electric trucks, they always ask: where can we charge? To support this as fast as possible, we are teaming up on kick-starting the European charging network.”

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“The MCS is a milestone for especially long haulage trucks, where driving and rest times needs to be kept,” said Fredrik Allard, Head of E-mobility, Scania. “So that means driving for up to five hours and resting for 45 minutes. That will need both quick charging and high capacity due to battery size.”

The MSC will work up to 3,000amps and 1,25kV to deliver up to 3.75MW power when charging.

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The joint venture will work quickly to scale-up operations and network deployment to provide reliable and convenient public charging for heavy-duty vehicles.Demand for battery electric trucks and coaches is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, and the joint venture will work collaboratively across industries to design and build charging solutions that match the needs of transport companies and drivers.

Megawatt System(MCS)Chargingonthe horizon At the 35th Electric Vehicle Symposium in June, the MCS was introduced when a Alpitronic-charger was connected to a Scania-truck, with the new standardised connector for MCS and simulating charging at 1-2MW. This technology will enable electric trucks going forward without disrupting the logistic flows on the European and North American transport network.

“To make things as easy as possible, MCS is based on a global agreement on technical specifications, with support of a large portion of the industry, where CharIN has been the perfect incubator delivering ready concept of MCS that now are handed over to become ISO and IEC standards,” said Johan Lindström, Technical Manager VCB Vehicle Technology, Scania. CharIN is a global association with 280 members that promotes interoperability based on the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging vehicles of all kinds.

“TO DEVELOP A STANDARD IN SAFETYCOMPROMISINGWITHOUTINTEROPERABILITY,COSTSSOLUTIONSTOFORUMINTERNATIONALTHEISESSENTIALHAVEHARMONISEDTOLOWERANDINCREASEONANDUPTIME” JORGE SORIA GALVARRO SCANIA SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISER FOR CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE 40 September 2022 SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS

Jorge Soria Galvarro - Scania Senior Technical Adviser for Charging Infrastructure

Lindström continued: “This means among other things that the MCS inlet will be placed at the same position in the truck – leftfront side behind first axle – to harmonise infrastructure layouts.”

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The global truck transport market is expected to grow to US$1,833.94bn in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%, according to The Business Research Company. The truck transportation market is expected to then grow to $2,594.36bn in 2026 at a CAGR of 9.1%. The Asia region, meanwhile, saw the largest truck transport market demandaccounting for 30.8% of the total market in 2021 - followed by North America. Going forward, the fastest-growing regions in the truck transport market will be the Middle East and Africa, where growth will be at a CAGR of 14.2% and 11.7% respectively. These will be followed by South America and Asia Pacific,which are expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% and 9.5% Truckingrespectively.platooning is gaining traction in the truck transport market, as it improves transit safety and efficiency. Truck platooning is the process of linking two or more trucks or a fleet of vehicles using connected and automotive technology in braking and acceleration while maintaining a pre-set distance between each other. Under this process, the truck leading the fleet is generally a regular truck with a driver, followed by the automated or semi-automated 'platoon'. The technique provides various benefits, such as reduction in carbon emissions. - added that, to develop a standard in the international forum, “it’s essential to have harmonised solutions in order to lower costs and increase interoperability, without compromising on safety and uptime.” He said: “It is also imperative to include the MCS standards in the legislation that will regulate the minimum requirements for the infrastructure of alternative fuels in Europe, something we’re actively lobbying on”. The MCS will not only be used for road vehicles; vessels at sea and in the air, have paid interest too. The final version of the MCS connector system will be ready in 2024.

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Icertis recently won the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for the United States.

Paul Gleeson, Senior Vice President, Partners and Alliances, Icertis, said: “Enterprises enjoy faster revenue, reduced costs, less risk, and better compliance, as well as efficiencies fuelled by ICI experiences within the Microsoft product suite.”

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Icertis’ latest accolade follows analyst recognition of the company’s CLM credentials, including Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Life Cycle Management (CLM). DOMINC

• Meets increasingly complex health, safety, and environmental requirements

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T hese are dynamic times in the world of AI with the nascent technology being rolled out across an increasingly wide range of areas, from maintenance management to aerial intelligence. The AI-powered Icertis Contract Intelligence (ICI) platform structures and connects the critical business data found in contracts, providing customers with automation and insights to succeed in any business climate.

AI-based asset lifecycle and maintenance management solutions like Maximo use real-time data collection, diagnostics, and analysis tools to extend an asset’s usable life cycle. Use of the software also:

Another application that combines intelligent asset management, monitoring, predictive maintenance and reliability in a single platform is IBM’s Maximo enterprise asset management (EAM) system. It uses Watson IoT technology to make better decisions about critical physical assets in industrial plants, whether they are discrete machines, complex functional asset systems, or human assets.

• Controls operational risk, by embedding risk management into everyday business processes

• Improves maintenanceoverallbest practices

The rise in AI is pushing the boundaries of contract lifecycle management and aerial intelligence

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Change is hard. The truth is that many mining companies are still very hesitant about furthering their digital mining transformations in fear of cost of implementation, risk and uncertainty. However, digital solutions from AVEVA can help mining companies reduce complexity and optimize business and operationalForperformance.moreinformation, read our free E-Book on Digital Mining aveva.com@avevagrouplinkedin.com/company/avevaTransformation.

“ FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE WILL REVOLUTIONISE COMPANIES’ ABILITY TO DIGITALLY TRANSFORM THEIR BUSINESS OPERATIONS, AND FLEETTRACKR IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF SPECIALITY AIOT DEVICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE” strategy, aligned with Ofgem’s RIIO-T2 price controls for electricity providers to deliver world-class service and reliability. Using an IBM Maximo cloud-based solution fully managed by Peacock Engineering, the new EAM system will help SSEN Transmission efficiently maintain its assets, such as powerlines and electricity towers.

Another AI solution is the one recently introduced by SmartCow: its Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Device Management Platform, FleetTrackr. This IBM says EAM also helps “control the brain drain among employees facing retirement by putting into place proven workflows and enforced best practices that capture the knowledge and critical skills of long-time employees”.Thetechnology is extending its reach across the energy industry. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission recently appointed Peacock Engineering, a specialist in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions, as part of its digital investment RAVI KIRAN SMARTCOWCEO,

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EAM helps make workforces more efficient and cost effective by “using the captured intellectual experience of skilled workers in a format easily dispersed in a wide range of languages,” according to the International Society of Automation.

offers simplified deployment and centralised management of edge AI systems through a hybrid-cloud service.

“Strayos AI takes site data to the next level. By combining our unique Mine-toMill AI solutions with Squadrone’s several years of experience in drone surveying and mining services, we can bring futuristic mines to more sites in India,” said Ravi Sahu, CEO,TheStrayos.collaboration will pave the way for novel holistic site-level insights. Along with the digital 3D site model created from drone data, users can now leverage Strayos' Geology Detection AI, Drill & Blast AI, and Site Analytics AI, with inventory management. With the addition of these tools, mining stakeholders across numerous Site Operations will be able to pool and access data from the entire operation.

Squadrone is at the forefront of AI in the mining industry in India, providing tailormade UAV solutions for various industries ranging from mining to drilling & blasting to disaster management. It provides drone mapping, surveying, and site digitalisation services to its clients to efficiently manage their site's day-to-day operations in mining. The 3D modelling of sites is another area in which AI is making a difference. Strayos is a US-based AI company that uses data from a diverse range of smart tools, edge devices, and sensors, including drones, to create 3D digital models of sites. Site digitalisation is further enhanced by Strayos’ end-to-end site AI tools, which analyse data from various sources to create safe and immediately usable key insights, automation, and accurate predictions.

For instance, blasting engineers will have “MINING IN INDIA IS GOING THROUGH A MAJOR TRANSFORMATION PRESENTLY, WITH DRONES AND AI BEING THE PERFECT TOOLS

TO ACCELERATE THESE ADVANCEMENTS” BRAD GYNGELL COO, STRAYOS 46 September 2022 TECHNOLOGY AI

“Fleet management software will revolutionise the ability of companies to digitally transform their operations, and FleetTrackr is at the forefront of speciality AIoT device management software,” said Ravi Kiran, SmartCow CEO. “We recognise the need for responsive, flexible, and remotely-operated AI solutions as demand increases for efficient, smart technology.” Squadrone and Strayos AI push boundaries in India’s aerial intelligence A new partnership will see Squadrone integrating Strayos AI tools to expand its service offerings to its mining, infrastructure, and tunneling globally.

“Our Boots on the ground and 'Strayos Cloud-based Al tools' will greatly benefit the Indian Mining industry with these specialised applications to facilitate amazing analytics with visual intelligence through Drone technology,” he said. “This will give the Mining industry easy access to one of the best cloud-based platforms for Al & ML and computer analytics in the Mining sites in India.”

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Cyriac Joseph, CEO, Squadrone, Bangalore, India, said it prides itself o being able to provide the mining industry with the best services and the best products in open-pit mining, Drilling and Blasting, Rock mechanics, Mine Safety, and Underground mining.

access to geological data when designing blasts, drillers will be able to accurately predict how their drilling affects the mill's performance and mine engineers will be able to plan site design with precision based on up-to-date geology, and optimized drilling & blasting to reduce load and haul“Miningcosts.in India is going through a major transformation presently, with drones and AI being the perfect tools to accelerate these advancements,” said Brad Gyngell, COO, Strayos.

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STRATEGIES IN MINING New McKinsey research identifies how deployment of new technologies can increase throughput, raise safety and reduce costs WRITTEN BY: DOMINIC ELLIS TOP 10 48 September 2022

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iners should think holistically - keeping in mind all use cases and as long-term benefits and capabilities - and accelerate the deployment of technology to increase throughput and reduce cost to expand the reserve base, according to recent McKinsey research. Its work with more than 100 assets across commodities and geographies found an integrated, execution-focused approach can help miners capture 5-15% improvement in EBITDA. Here are 10 key technologies and strategies for companies to embrace.

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TOP 10 Miners should move from piecemeal solutions adding incremental value to holistic thinking around the next generation of technology solutions to access reserves faster, at a lower cost, and with a lower environmental footprint. Deploy solutions at scale to improve productivity and reduce cost.

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Collaborate with others in the ecosystem (start-ups and value chain) and launch ventures to take stakes and form partnerships. There are three priority areas: 1. Reliability and flexibility. Players in the mining ecosystem need to ensure availability of raw material as required by customers and the market, in a way that can be adjusted up or down depending on market demand or local restrictions. Traceability and neutrality. Many companies and financiers have made it an imperative to report products’ environmental footprint across the value chain and to take steps to reduce their carbon footprint. Innovation. Players can collaborate to introduce innovations that reduce costs across the value chain. For example, BHP has collaborated extensively to foster technological pathways that facilitate decarbonisation. of

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Attract and foster digital talent Develop blockchain Digital talent is in demand everywhere. As companies find they need to deploy more digital and analytics solutions, they also need to find and retain digital talent. However, it’s no secret that miners are typically not employers of choice for digital natives. Consequently, miners should consider updating traditional methods of finding and retaining talent to support their requirement for employees with new skill sets and values. Many mining companies are taking the lead in deploying new technologies, such as blockchain for provenance and carbonemissions tracking. For instance, Tracr, the blockchain platform originally launched by De Beers, aims one day to track almost every natural diamond from the mine to the retailMeanwhile,counter. MineHub and IBM have announced a partnership to use blockchain technology to help improve operational efficiencies, logistics, and financing and to reduce costs in the high-value mineral concentrates supply chain from mine to end buyer.

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The five common maintenance approaches are: reactive, preventative, condition-based, predictive and prescriptive. Predictive maintenance advances the condition-based approach further by using model-based anomaly detection, incorporating the online collation of sensing data and data analytics to predict machineCollectingreliability.datafrom IoT sensors helps mining companies understand the condition of every asset in real time, helping predict failure times and use conditionbased maintenance to reduce costs, increase utilisation and extend asset life. Autonomous trucks introduced by some miners are technologypowered mining advances that have made workers safer while reducing fuel usage by 10-15% - thus improving environmental performance by 13% while making sites and local areas less hazardous.Intheyear to May 2022, the number of autonomous haul trucks in operation globally rose from 769 to 1,068, according to GlobalData. Australia has the largest number of autonomous haul trucks in operations with 706 across 25 mines, while Caterpillar and Komatsu are the two main suppliers of autonomous vehicles, accounting for 86.5% market share.

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TOP 10 In one scenario, a metal mine used Industrial Internet of Things sensors, combined with a centralised data repository and advanced machine learning, to boost chemical recovery from the extraction process by 10-15%. IIoT sensors provide real-time data on location, equipment health, remaining life and other useful parameters, which are updated in tracking software for management to view from anywhere. IIoT sensors 04

One miner used sensors and machine learning to implement predictive maintenance in its fleet. The model was able to predict when components would fail, enabling an increase of more than 50% in the lifetime of key components. It is clear that more mining companies are using machine learning, AI and advanced data analytics to solve business challenges in prediction, classification and optimisation.

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Robotics and automation With the mining industry continuing to prioritise safety and efficiency, robotics and automation are taking on increasingly pivotal roles. Robotic devices powered by artificial intelligence can perform a wide range of mining operations as well as ore sampling and rescuing trapped miners. Alongside drilling and bolting mine roofs for improved stability, robotics can be used for underground mapping and mine navigation, machinery automation, position estimation and evaluation of mine-specific issues. Whether it's deep underground, out in space or on the sea bed, robotics' potential appears limitless.

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Companies should switch from using empirical models to AI in dayto-day management and operations decision making, and move from relatively rigid production planning using long-term budgets to short, twoweek-horizon planning and increased agility across the value chain. They are also advised to move from 'single-recipe, plug-and-play tools' to multiple value-driven, builtfor-purpose methods tailored to specific requirements.

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Mining is now two industries in one, combining the physical and technological.Digitalisation and analytics can enable safety improvement and increase the reserves base by reducing average site costs, lengthening the life of the mine, and increasing NPV. McKinsey estimates that, by 2035, mineral raw materials producers will save between $290bn and $390bn annually in the age of smart mining, which includes autonomous mining using data analysis and digital technologies like AI. As companies work to protect their workforce and maintain profitability during and after the COVID-19 crisis, the need to embrace AI and agile methods has only become more acute.

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