In this episode we chat to Dawn Larsen, Digital Solutions Manager for Epiroc who are a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables.

Dawn has a strong background in software and digital technology in the mining industry and give us an insight to Epiroc and discusses how their new digital technology can help mining companies become more efficient and improve safety.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Epiroc is known for its world-class mining equipment and technology, but to maximise value to customers, they have also acquired world-class software solutions so as to best provide customer focussed solutions.
• It's vital, when making acquisitions, to ensure that not just solutions are being found, but also a cohesion of values.
• Customers and clients who have so far utilised Epiroc's software solutions have seen dramatic increases in productivity and a marked increase in capability.
• Real time data and information exchange means that greater application can be maintained. For a rescue team, each moment is vital, and software such as this saves lives.

BEST MOMENTS

'We can now work with our mine customers and really engage, and identify even more business value'

'Software and digitisation is the roadmap to the future'

'It equips them with intelligence very quickly'

'The software helps to analyse things in real time'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes

Epiroc Digital Solutions Canada, learn more:  https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/digital-solutions-for-underground-mining

Subscribe to Mining Software News Updates:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/mining-software-news-updates-6955516167738310656/

Schedule a No-cost Digital Roadmap Strategy Session:  dawn.larsen@epiroc.com

Contact:  

Dawn Larsen, Epiroc Digital Solutions Canada

1-249-377-9983  

Case Studies:

HudBay: Increased mucking rate by 7%

                 Up to 15% increase in productivity

Interview with Michael Place, Mine Manager at Gold Fields, Australia on Vimeo

Fosterville: Expects to cut half the time off evacuations with Epiroc Digital Solutions’ Mobilaris Emergency Support

https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/customer-stories/2020/mobilaris-at-kirkland-lake-gold

Goldfields: Expect a 12-month ROI on Implementing Digitalization in the Mine 

https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/customer-stories/2020/gold-fields-australia-modernization-program

Software Solutions Discussed in the Podcast:

Mobilaris Situational Awareness: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/sustainable-and-safe-operations/mobilaris-situational-awareness

Onboard: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/operational-performance/mobilarisonboard

Pocketmine: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/operational-performance/mobilaris-pocketmine

Emergency Support: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/sustainable-and-safe-operations/mobilaris-emergency-support

Short Term Interval Control, Planning and Scheduling: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/planning-and-scheduling/mobilaris-scheduling

Event Automation: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/connected-assets/mobilaris-event-automation

Enterprise Data Integration Platform:  MineRP: https://www.minerp.com/enterprise-interoperability

VALUABLE RESOURCES

mailto:rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

http://www.mining-international.org

https://twitter.com/MiningConsult

https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.