Introduction of Mine

Introduction :-

Mining :- Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth

process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine.

Evolution of Software in Mining Industries

1. 1970 :- Software related to Mining Industries

founded across the world

1. 1980 to 1990 :- Using Computer Exploration , And

Mine Planning Started in india

Introduction and Importance

Evolution of Computer software related mining industries started first on gold Mines

Such Companies Realize Software / Manual

Reason :- Accuracy and speed

Software and Tools

Mining Start in India with The help of International software

1. SURPAC2. Data Mining

But Distributor felt these software important Coz of implemented software

Types of Mine

1. Under Ground Mine :- Underground mining is a technique used to access ores and minerals in the ground by making tunnels.

Types of Underground Mine

1. Gold Mine

2. Copper Mine

3. Coal Mine

Surface Mine :-Surface mining is a type of mining in which

soil and rock overlying the mineral deposit are removed.

Deep Sea Mine :- Deep sea mining is a relatively new

mineral retrieval process that takes place on the ocean floor.

Leading ERP Solutions for Mining Industries

There are Few Mining industry specific ERP Vendor

Leading Vendors:-

1. Gemcom

2. Mincom

3. Datamine

Name of Large Mining Companies :-

1. BHP 2. RIO Tinto 3. Anglo American etc

Aims of ERP in Mining Industry

Need to Have Capabilities Around Employee’s safety.

Remote Logistic management

Blending

Commodity Pricing

Material Management

Industry requirements and ERP Solutions

1. Safety:- Primary concern : Employee’s Safety

<In Underground Mining>

Expectation from ERP:- ERP Satisfied with EHS <Employee

health and Safety>

2. Explosive Material :-very danger for emp.

Expectation from ERP:- Handle stored and Transport in

safe manner

3. Managing Logistics at Remote location:-

Challenge:- Manage Remote location

Expectation from ERP :- Come with Some Specialization module

Eg. SAP :- Module on remote logistics management

4. Transport Optimisation :- Major component and costly

More than 50% of product cost in coal and irone.

Expectation from ERP :- Give strong optimization capabilities so

cost will reduce

5. Blending :- Diff qualities are mixed to get desired properties in

the finished product is known as blending

Expectation from ERP :- ERP support and help them

6. Commodity pricing:-In Mining product price fluctuate

widely.

Expectation from ERP :- Forward buying for companies to

manage risk

7. Commodity auctions:- auction is a preferred method of

selling commodities.

Use:- In large mining companies.

Expectation from ERP :- support such auction process.

8. CSR :- it is Management concept. Where company integrate

interection with their stakeholders.

Expectation from ERP :- To take responsibility and integrate

management concepts.