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Integrated Operations Centres

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The mining industry has a widespread perception that Integrated Operations Centres (IOCs) are data centres with vast arrays of screens used by teams of data analysts providing support services to in-field operators. The centre gathers information from data sources across the operation, analyzes it, and sends back actionable intel to the real decision-makers. This passive […]

Indigenous Training Course

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Outliers Mining Solutions is committed to keeping sustainable environmental, social, and governance practices front of mind as we build our business and work to build value for our clients. With the goal of educating our team on the history and current issues regarding the Indigenous people of Canada and the role extraction industries play, we […]

Using Operator Scorecards to Drive Mining Fleet Productivity

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What are Operator Scorecards? Implementation of Operator Scorecards is a meaningful event in the life of any mine site. If you are a newer mine with an operations team still finding their groove, or an established operation with deep knowledge and site experience (and maybe some bad habits!), when faced with the change of implementing […]

Conquering an Insurmountable Task

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“There is only one way to eat an Elephant” This is a great way to describe an insurmountable task. The answer is “one bite at a time.” This speaks to breaking down the problem or goal into smaller, individual tasks that will have a cumulative effect. In mining, saying we want to increase production is […]

A Dispatcher’s Viewpoint | Using Training & Data to Improve Decision Making

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At Outliers Mining Solutions, we always counsel our clients to make data-based decisions. The trap we frequently encounter is mine leadership fixating on certain KPIs without creating a broader understanding of operating philosophy and what drives production in the truck and shovel fleet. This singular focus can produce unintended behaviours and decisions that hurt efficiency […]

The Five Stages of Project Management in Mining

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The mining industry has many intrinsic characteristics. We often work in remote environments, following some form of mine-to-mill process, with plenty of technical knowledge among the operations and maintenance teams. When we identify an opportunity for improvement, we often hear something like: “It’s mining. We’ve done the same thing at another mine site; we can […]

Best Practice, World Class, Gold Standard in Mining Maintenance and Reliability

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What do these “terms” mean to you? Nirvana? Lofty goals that, for the most part, are unreachable? Or, with some minor tweaks and adjustments, we’re there? Does it mean having an asset performance management system that enables predictive analytics? Or a fully digital functioning maintenance department? Whatever your perspective and current level of performance, there […]

Maximizing the Value of a Fleet Management System

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Fleet management systems, or mine dispatch systems, play a critical role in efficient and productive mining operations. Fleet management systems (or FMS) provide real-time and actionable data to help a mining organization increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability. However, working with new clients, we see issues with the mismanagement of the fleet, a lack of data […]

The Importance of Scenario-Based Training for Dispatchers

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Have you ever purchased an item and wished an experienced professional could teach you how to use it? Imagine you bought an exotic sports car and wanted to learn how to drive it – you would hire a trained racing driver, not someone from the dealership. The dealer can show you how to use the […]

Teaching the Mining Leaders of Tomorrow with Queen’s University

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It’s crucial that the mining leaders of tomorrow not only have the technical skills required to understand their position, but also awareness of issues like community impacts, environmental concerns, the economic relevance of the mining industry, and upcoming changes in data science and technology. OMS recently had the opportunity to speak with Julian Ortiz, department […]