Mineral Processing & Refining Solutions

Overview

Mining process operations are becoming more complex. The decline of mineral grades, strict regulations and today’s economic landscape require mining companies to optimize their operations, processes and use fewer consumables (from energy to reagents) to become more cost effective. The global mining industry needs new, intelligent and easy-to-use optimization and process control tools. Our process control solutions provide simple and seamless integration of mining and mineral processing automation. They help align business objectives with requirements across operations and the entire plant.

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Process Automation & Control

Automation in the processing and refining of minerals is highly complex. Managing multiple processes and machines requires a multitude of controllers and field devices in a highly distributed configuration.

Solution

Our process control solutions provide seamless integration and transparency between all operations in a simple configuration.

> A single environment for plant design, operation and maintenance
> Process and object-oriented; the application follows the actual layout of the mine
> Dedicated object library for mining operations

Benefits

Our integrated platform for mining and mineral processing automation delivers flexibility for engineering, operations and maintenance.

> Simplify and standardize to cut engineering costs
> Enhance plant operation and visibility
> Easy to maintain, modify, improve and expand

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Metal & Mineral Processing Optimization

The decline of ore grades, increasingly complex mineralogy and the need for water and energy conservation require greater efficiency from metal and mineral processing plants and operators.

Solution

Our solutions and strategies address requirements across operations and the entire plant. They deliver results that satisfy operational and financial goals of your business.

> Real time visibility of plant and business operations
> Capture, aggregate and transform data into manageable, insightful information

Benefits

Optimize unit processes and overall mine operations to align with business objectives.

> Stabilize product quality and reduce variability
> Maximize production rate and equipment utilization
> Reduce energy, water and chemical consumption

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Operator Training & Simulation

Attracting young professionals to fill the talent gap created by an aging workforce requires new and innovative solutions for knowledge management and transfer. It is necessary to find ways to empower and motivate existing employees.

Solutions

Our Operator Training Simulators (OTS) provide a virtual environment identical to the actual control environment.

> Simulation provides in-depth process understanding of the plant
> Immersive training connects all operators and plant personnel with a high-fidelity virtual plant environment

Benefits

Our training simulators offer a safe training environment, improving performance and productivity.

> Maximize production yield and reduce capital investment
> Knowledge transfer of best practices
> Increase efficiency and reduce costly errors or maintenance