process controls . “ We ’ ve had great success at Zawar ,” he says . “ We have experienced a 10 % increase in crusher throughput , and around a 3 - 5 % increase in recovery , which is really quite remarkable .”
Gorain notes that with so many technologies to choose from the problem can be selecting the right one . “ To meet this challenge , our three-stage approach has been very useful ,” he explains . “ First , we must make sure to integrate all the data into one platform
for one shared truth . Second , we deploy the right analytics solutions to enhance the working environment of everybody across the company . Third , we have to integrate the subject matter teams into the digital way of doing things . These three areas combine to help us identify the right technologies for the right purpose so that our guiding principles - in terms of enhancing safety , productivity , and reduced costs - are in alignment with our vision .”
Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc ’ s vision is to make the SK and Agucha operations one of the most advanced digital mines in the world . “ Our goal is to achieve the highest benchmark of recovery and metal extraction in the zinc industry ,” says Gorain . “ Not just lead-zinc major metals , but also the minor and precious metals such as germanium , cobalt , and silver .” The vision for mining in India and a move towards zero waste looks set to welcome a new mining paradigm .
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