GOLDCORP INC .
come without its challenges .
“ I think having an effective , functional network is always tough ,” reflects Kahl . “ As you get more connectivity points and your usage goes up , it becomes more and more critical . As you go down in the pit it gets harder to get signal and that ’ s been one of the biggest challenges we have faced – getting full coverage throughout our pit operation . We ’ re working diligently to tackle this and we have implemented a few architectural changes to strengthen our connection backbone .”
Technological innovation has created riptides in almost every industry and it ’ s been no different in the world of mining .
Peñasquito is an exemplary mine which clearly demonstrates the true value digitisation can provide in terms of a mine ’ s operational excellence , safety , and financial standing .
Yet , for Kahl , it seems this focus on digitisation and innovation isn ’ t simply about collecting new software and gadgets , it ’ s about seeing continuous improvement and creating meaningful change in the sector .
“ When I started out my career in
“ In 2018 we ’ ve committed to gain $ 25mn in additional revenues through cost savings , production and productivity factors at Peñasquito . I really think continuous improvement and digitisation are what we need to achieve this ”
TIM KAHL
General Manager of Operations at Goldcorp
36 June 2018