Newtrax Blog 3 Ways 'Truck Productivity' Solutions Benefit Underground Mines

Unlike surface mining, underground mining makes it difficult for operators to consistently load haulage trucks to nominal load capacity. The variables preventing consistent loading include the variation in the density of materials, rock size, and the differences between development and high-grade ore.Inconsistent loading means trucks only haul a fraction of what they have been designed for. Without real-time visibility, operators cannot take action to maximize the amount of material loaded into truck beds and they lack transparency in their hauling process"Glencore Matagami was able to observe a 5% increase on Loads per cycle "With the digitalization of underground mining becoming a reality, many mines have implemented Mobile Equipment Telemetry solutions to better optimize the use of their machines.Truck Productivity more specifically has been proven to benefit underground minings operations in three ways:Maximizing load capacityEnabling transparency through reportingPreventing excessive equipment downtime.Glencore Matagami was able to observe a 5% increase on Loads per cycle by using the Truck Productivity Solution"Mines can lose as much as 30 percent of their hauling efficiency attributable to a lack of visibility. By being able to monitor the actual mass of what's in a bucket or a truck bed, it allows operators to better optimize each load. It also allows management and supervisory staff to keep an eye on emerging trends throughout a shift and make adjustments as necessary."A Truck Productivity Solution promotes consistency through transparency, and it allows to maximize underground mining efficiency. When trucks are loaded inconsistently, it means they're only hauling a fraction of what they have been designed for. The real-time visibility provided by MET solutions means operators can take action to maximize the amount of material loaded into truck beds. Not only does it allow for machinery to be used to full capacity, it can prevent damage from excessive loading. Accurate data prevent accidental overuse of equipment, preventing premature wear and excessive equipment downtime. Learn more