Link operational and financial data across the value chain, from earth moving operations through to processing, train loading and off-loading, right up until the final product is loaded onto the ship.
A mining value chain is a complex collection of interacting parts. All components in the chain could be optimised. The question is: Where to start?
PCG Solutions Value Driver Models evaluate the constraints of all key assets and resources across the entire value chain. Starting at the mine plan, our model considers equipment capability and utilisation, specific asset interactions, as well as processing speeds and uptime. Our optimising algorithm identifies which levers should be addressed first to deliver the biggest volume uplift to cost investment opportunities.
Our Pit to Port Value Driver Model is a multi-dimensional modelling tool, enabling you to evaluate any number of scenarios. For example, the model can be used to answer complex questions such as:
- If the known load-out constraint is fixed, where will the next bottleneck occur?
- If we can increase crushing speed, will we receive any economic benefit?If a severe weather event occurred at a mine site, what impact would this have on the whole value chain?
Key features
- Distribute the solution to multiple approved users and centralise control via cloud platform
- Include all major assets in the model
- Link to live data and use for reporting instead of modelling
- Generate monthly models as opposed to annual models
Benefits
- Easily identify bottlenecks
- Support business cases for capital investment
- Conduct “What if?” analysis on mine plans, asset efficiency, discrete events
- Store multiple scenarios with ease