Leading Effective Teams in the Mining Industry

A worker stands under a large yellow mining truck on the left; on the right, a blue industrial rotary machine inside a factory.

Over the years I have noticed that the most successful teams have several things in common. They simply do the “basics” very well. These basics are: Effective supervision and leadership. Appropriate skill levels for the required tasks. Clear business process and expectations. Short and long-term plans that people understand. Effective control over the inputs (OPEX/CAPEX, […]

Getting The Most Out of SAP

A large excavator loads soil into a Komatsu dump truck at a mining site, with rocky terrain and distant trees in the background.

SAP by far is one of the most powerful systems and tools out there to manage your mine. The issue is most never really get proper training or guidance on how to use it effectively. Maintenance at mine sites accounts for 30-50% of operating costs, it is also one of the main reasons for not […]