For mining operations across Africa looking to optimise efficiency and safety, Haul Road Explorer (HRE) presents a powerful, near real-time analytics platform dedicated to haul road management. Developed by MTS, a leading provider of software solutions and mining consultancy know-how, HRE transforms your existing operational data into proper actionable insights, delivering tangible improvements without needing to shell out on new kit.

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Independent analysis and collaborative partnerships, including groundbreaking work with SRK Consulting, have consistently shown HRE’s capacity to significantly impact key performance indicators. Mines using HRE have reported slashes of up to 48% reduction in distractions, increased production by 38 000 tonnes per week, translating to an estimated incremental revenue of $174 880 and a drop of 44% in road-related downtime. These improvements directly lead to substantial annual cost savings, mind you.

 

Key features driving operational excellence

  1. Advanced geospatial analytics: HRE makes use of data captured by your current fleet’s telematics to create a dynamic digital picture of your haul road network. This allows you to pinpoint critical risks such as dodgy road segments, odd operator behaviour, and potential equipment overloads in real time. Furthermore, the platform helps with predictive maintenance by spotting early signs of suspension stress, frame issues, and drainage problems, nipping costly breakdowns in the bud. Bottleneck visualisation and traffic flow optimisation tools give operational productivity a proper boost too. In a recent case of a client in North America, HRE resulted in a 36% reduction in abusive truck operation alarms, a 29% reduction in road-related incidents and significantly improved overall safety and asset performance.
  2. Straightforward integration and speedy rollout: HRE is designed for easy implementation, slotting in seamlessly with your existing FMS and data logging systems. This plug-and-play setup means no need for capital expenditure on new hardware and keeps disruption to operations to a minimum. The web-based interface ensures ease of access, requiring no specialised IT skills.
  3. Proactive identification and actionable insights: HRE does more than just flag up problems. The platform gives you the nitty-gritty on where and what the issues are, allowing for targeted fixes. Task automation features mean you can directly assign repairs, road grading, or operator training through the platform. Incident analysis times have been significantly cut down, as seen in a case where HRE identified fatigued driving in under an hour, leading to immediate policy changes.
  4. Collaborative platform: HRE encourages proper teamwork with its integrated web-based interface. Users can efficiently assign tasks, share comprehensive reports, and manage operator training all within one central system.

Client success stories

The real-world impact of HRE is best shown by what our clients have to say:

  • Olimpia Santacruz, surface mining data analyst at Newmont: “The functionality to analyse user-defined areas of interest reduces review time considerably. HRE has been an ally to take action in daily operations.”
  • Senior Safety Manager, South American large gold mine (name withheld for privacy): “We’ve cut abusive operation alarms by 38% and boosted weekly haulage by 38,000 tonnes, translating to an estimated incremental revenue of $174 880. HRE is our secret weapon.”

Further case studies giving the full details on the benefits realised by mining operations through using HRE are available on our website.

 

The HRE advantage: good value andsSustainability

HRE offers a cost-effective solution with no need to splash out on new hardware, allowing for scalable implementation without breaking the bank. Furthermore, by optimising haul road conditions and how efficiently you operate, HRE contributes to sustainability efforts through longer-lasting assets, less fuel wastage, and a smaller environmental footprint.

Haul Road Explorer, a product of MTS, backed by the expertise of top-notch mining consultants, provides a data-driven route to better safety, improved efficiency, and proper cost savings for mining operations across Africa.

To have a proper chat about how HRE can transform your mining operations, give our Product Owner, Kristina Miroshnykova, a bell or drop her an email for a consultation:

📩 kristina@minetechservices.com    📞 +31 6 15 374 543