Align Work Order Prioritization Between Departments for Seamless Backlog Management
Work order prioritization for maintenance tasks can be challenging with the complexity of today’s mining equipment and with high-volume backlogs. Nonetheless, it can significantly impact the operational efficiency and productivity of mines by keeping equipment operating smoothly and avoiding unexpected breakdowns. By determining which maintenance tasks should be addressed first based on factors such as […]
Optimize Supervision Strategies and Span of Control for Better Performance Management
Effectively supervising the daily tasks of remote mines and adherence to operation plans can be a challenge for international companies with mining executives based abroad. A lack of visibility of on-the-ground activities can cause performance management to be ineffective when processes do not provide executives with the full picture. Ensuring that daily targets and responsibilities […]
Manage Remote Mine Maintenance with Enhanced Communication Systems and KPIs
For international companies managing mines in Mexico remotely, wrench time, mean time between failure (MTBF) of equipment, and overall maintenance productivity can be challenging to monitor. Without the systems, processes and communication channels in place to effectively oversee maintenance operations from abroad, any deviations in technician performance can take longer to identify and correct. Left […]
Optimize Diesel and Tire Usage with Data Analytics for Reduced Emissions and Efficiency
With Mexico’s updated bidding process for mining concessions as of May 2023, companies are now required to submit all environmental permits prior to being granted a concession successfully. While it remains unclear as to what extent existing mining concessions will be affected by these new provisions in Mexico’s Mining Law, these amendments clearly signal a […]
Create a Skills Flexibility Matrix to Set Mine Up for Successful Expansion
As Mexico’s regulations on the granting of mining concessions become more contingent on compliance with environmental and social requirements, strategizing skills acquisition, training and retention is crucial to build a resilient and adaptable workforce to facilitate these transitions. Mining companies are going the extra mile to secure the right candidates for the right roles amidst […]
