Maximizing the efficiency of our trucks and shovels is critical to the long-term viability of our operations, and innovative technologies are playing a big part in helping us get the most out of our fleet. Here are just a few examples…
Shovel Payload Monitoring
How Does it Work?
Shovel payload monitoring sensors help our operators load trucks with the optimal amount of material while minimizing maintenance related to overfilling.
The Result?
Payload technology was first piloted at Greenhills Operations, where a 2.8% increase in payload resulted in $1.4 million in annual savings. Replicating this technology at Elkview and Fording River Operations resulted in additional savings of $8 million at each site.
Fleet Management Software
How Does it Work?
Fleet management software allows our dispatchers to optimize shovel and truck operations while tracking Key Performance Indicators and machine performance to reduce vehicle queue time.
The Result?
Sites that have implemented the fleet management software have seen immediate benefits. Since the system was installed at Red Dog in 2015, that operation has realized nearly $2 million in savings.
Mobile Equipment Monitoring
How Does it Work?
Mobile equipment monitoring sensors and software allow us to monitor machine health and pre-empt repairs, reducing maintenance costs and minimizing truck downtime. Data collected are also used to create maps of road conditions so that dispatchers can direct crews to key areas for maintenance.
The Result?
By implementing mobile equipment monitoring and a maintenance dispatcher, Fording River Operations saved $192,000 in October 2016 alone.
