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PERUMIN HUB MINING INNOVATION IN PERU
CHALLENGESMINING 4.0
The fourth industrial revolution is already an unavoidable challenge in the mining sector, and the current situation makes it even more urgent. Technologies such as the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality, robotics, Cloud, Big Data, cybersecurity, 3D printing, among others; are applicable to each stage of the mining business, from exploration to mine closure. Their applicability not only increases productivity, but also contributes to better environmental and social performance.
How to improve productivity and efficiency in operations by taking advantage of 4.0 technologies and facilitating their adoption?
Increased productivity, reduced times and costs in operations, and increased recovery in plant processes are expected results that enable an opportunity for process automation, sensor development, use of AI, among other 4.0 technologies. To achieve this, critical processes or elements for implementation must be identified. Furthermore, to maximize the benefit, it is essential to manage the process of adaptation, adoption, and utilization by employees.
Elements of value
Solutions that consider not only the implementation of technology but its integration with others for the maximization of value. Integration and optimization in the use of hardware are also valued, reducing infrastructure and maintenance costs, among others.
Solutions that include virtual instrumentation (without physical equipment). There is a trend in the development of virtual sensors that reduce costs, allow for faster massification, as well as predictive control developments.
Technologies that take up the basic principles of the mining cycle and its unit operations.
Solutions that facilitate autonomy in the plant.
Solutions that include measures that ensure cybersecurity.
Solutions that incorporate measurements that allow for clear benefits; with adequate report and indicator management.
Solutions that integrate 4.0 technologies throughout the value chain: mining production, plant, ports, among others; generating efficiency in processes. Likewise, those that involve suppliers in the value chain are valued.
Adaptation to operational conditions in mines in Peru (geography, climate, value chain, etc.), which consider the limitations of connectivity infrastructure in the mine and enabling instrumentation; instruments, tools, sensors that resist corrosive environments, high temperatures, spaces that make connection and real-time transmission difficult.
Simplicity in the use of technologies that facilitate change management considering the digital gap of potential operators, employees, and/or decision-makers.
Solutions that include literacy components in the use and concepts related to 4.0 technologies. Solutions that reduce digital knowledge gaps are valued.
Utilization of data (existence of extensive data with differences in formats) such as observations of sensor failures, bearing failures, etc. It would be valuable to have models that help in data processing and observation, reducing time in information analysis for decision-making.
Solutions that incorporate the cultural aspect: i) training and ii) mindset and that include management models that articulate enabling instruments and culture, for worker empowerment, socialization, and technology adoption, even involving suppliers.
Technologies accessible to small and medium-sized companies with a focus on integrating with local suppliers. Self-financing in the implementation of solutions.
Solutions that consolidate automation processes, 3.0 technology as the basis for the jump to 4.0.
Solutions that adapt to company cybersecurity policies.
Cost-efficient solutions that consider data capture, transmission, and use for interoperability.
How to improve the safety and health of workers through automation and digitalization?
Mining activities require a continuous effort to protect workers in order to minimize the risk of accidents and enable them to perform their work safely and in optimal health conditions. Occupational safety and health is a cross-cutting concern that begins with shift changes.
Elements of value
Solutions that introduce a paradigm shift for workers regarding the benefits of using technological solutions for their safety, as well as the simplicity of use.
Solutions that not only include prevention but also prediction, through the identification of patterns in worker behavior, such as habits, sleep, health, among others, for the prediction of occupational accidents.
Solutions that include monitoring of worker health.
Technologies that rapidly and efficiently report occupational incidents.
Solutions that predict fatigue in operators and personnel.
Technologies accessible to small and medium-sized companies with a focus on integrating with local suppliers.
Adaptation to operational conditions in mines in Peru (geography, climate, value chain, etc.).
Technologies that involve suppliers in the value chain.
Technologies that reduce exposure to high-risk jobs, as well as those with a higher incidence of accidents. Potential for automating/digitalizing/remotizing procedures.
Solutions that facilitate the identification of patterns for accident prediction. Analysis of worker behavior, such as habits, sleep, health, among others.
Solutions that maximize the impact of personnel training.
Solutions that combine analysis of worker behavior, predicting fatigue and detecting anomalous situations, in order to facilitate pattern identification for accident prediction and achieve more effective prevention.
Solutions that not only consider the implementation of technology but also its integration with others for value maximization.
Opportunities in the application of advanced analytics models (extensive data but with different formats). Utilization of national and international data for analysis and decision-making is valued.
Technologies that reduce contact between vehicles.
Technologies for rapid alert and prevention of potential incidents.
Solutions that detect and alert to anomalous situations.
Solutions that consider the effects of using new technologies and include actions to counteract effects such as employment impact.
Solutions that provide real-time information are valued.
How to incorporate technologies that guarantee cybersecurity in mining companies in the face of the use of 4.0 technologies?
Traditionally, security has focused on protecting people, a key actor in mining operations. However, due to digital transformation and the inclusion of Industry 4.0-based technologies, security requires a new approach that includes systems, data validation, and protection.
Elements of value
Solutions that promote a culture of prevention in the handling and protection of data against cyber attacks, including data capture (phishing), through internal communication and a paradigm shift in workers towards the use of technological solutions.
Solutions that consider not only attacks with a direct impact on operations but also attacks on the capture of sensitive organization data.
Solutions must take into account the differences in variables, risks, and management between IT and OT convergence, as this generates new opportunities.
Solutions that incorporate traceability of data and access.
Cloud data management is seen as a trend. However, the exposure of systems in operations with continuous connection failures must be considered.
Consider remote work in information management.
Solutions that incorporate analysis of gaps and/or weaknesses (for example, ethical hacking).
Solutions that consider not only the implementation of technology but also its integration with others for value maximization.
Technologies accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises with a focus on integration with local suppliers.
Adaptation to operational conditions in mines in Peru (geography, climate, value chain, connectivity, etc.).
Solutions that consider regulations such as the Personal Data Protection Law.
Solutions that adapt to the security standards and policies of each mining company (outputs, network, information transmission).
Solutions that meet the security requirements established by ISO 27110 in conjunction with the Personal Data Protection Law that adapt in terms of outputs, network, and information transmission.
More data is being collected, and this architecture is becoming more exposed. Solutions that incorporate preventive cybersecurity policies are required without hindering user management.
How to incorporate technological innovations to optimize processes and reduce personnel risks during the exploration stage?
According to the Ministry of Energy and Mines in Peru, only 1 out of 100 mining exploration projects turn into a mine. The exploration stage involves a series of expenses that will only be compensated by the discovery of a mineral deposit that justifies the technical and economic development and operation of a mine. Additionally, it is considered a high-risk activity in terms of personnel safety.
Elementos de valor
Solutions focused on the field sampling process during the prospecting stage. Consider the opportunity to sophisticate sampling equipment to reduce risk and complexity in its use.
Solutions that reduce personnel contact with equipment during the drilling stage, considering the cost-benefit of an exploratory stage (small platforms).
Solutions that reduce the risk of pipeline manipulation during the drilling stage.
Monitoring of data, obtaining geotechnical information during drilling.
Use of sensors on platforms to reduce personnel exposure in high altitude areas.
Optimization of water resources during the exploration stage. Improve the estimated requirement, solutions that facilitate the reuse of the resource.
Solutions that minimize the requirement for personnel, and therefore the security risk, in mechanisms such as induced geophysics.
Utilization of data that facilitate pattern identification, through mechanisms such as machine learning, among others.
Solutions that optimize regulatory processes, streamlining and simplifying them (potential for platforms that facilitate multi-actor analysis and work).
