Transforming planning at Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine

At Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine, located in Namibia, efficiency, safety, and optimized production are at the core of operations. With a vision to streamline planning and execution, the mine embarked on a journey to create a fully integrated master plan. By implementing EPS and Work Manager solutions, they achieved remarkable results.

Before this transformation, medium to short-term planning relied heavily on Excel-based processes, leading to data duplication and inefficiencies. The mine needed a solution that would bring all operational components into one cohesive system - improving planning, reducing dilution, and enhancing overall safety.

With Epiroc’s expertise, they developed and implemented an integrated master business schedule. Starting with basic production and development plans, they later incorporated maintenance schedules, construction projects, and eventually, safety components. This holistic approach enabled them to optimize processes and significantly enhance decision-making.

The impact of this transformation has been substantial:

 

• Dilution reduction:  Over three years, dilution decreased from 20% to 11%.
• Efficiency gains:  A streamlined planning process eliminated duplication and improved forecasting.
• Safety enhancements:  By integrating safety into planning, overall mine operations improved.
• Record production:  With improved predictability and operational efficiency, they achieved annual record production for three consecutive years.

What truly set this journey apart was the co-creation approach. The implementation team worked closely with the mine, going the extra mile to understand challenges and implement solutions tailored to their needs. This collaboration not only optimized processes but also fostered a cultural shift - changing how the team approaches problem-solving and decision-making.

With one master plan guiding operations, Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine is now better equipped to meet production targets while ensuring safety and efficiency across the board. This transformation is proof that the right technology, combined with a committed partnership, can drive meaningful and lasting improvements.

Epiroc’s Digital Solutions division Offers solutions that drive the digital transformation of the mining and construction industries. The division provides a dynamic range of technology-agnostic digital solutions that improve safety, productivity, and sustainability onsite, from the control room to the boardroom.

 

Epiroc acquired MineRP, a software company specializing in integrated mine planning, execution, and optimization solutions in May 2021. MineRP is part of Epiroc’s Digital Solutions division. Learn more about the solutions HERE.