Black Rock Mine Operations (BRMO)

BRMO centralizes its mining operations with AVEVA

Black Rock Mine Operations (BRMO), a subsidiary of Assmang Proprietary Limited, uses AVEVA System Platform, AVEVA Historian and OMI (Operations Management Interface) to centralize operations across three separate mine shafts that together produce 3.6 million tons of iron and manganese ore per year. Fragmentation between sites made collaboration difficult, and integration between MES and operational systems remained complex and poorly aligned. With AVEVA, BRMO moved to a central control room that facilitates cross-site collaboration, consolidates the value chain and increases situational awareness. Diverse information sources — from automation to asset management — are now aggregated into a holistic view of the entire operation.

Objectives

Migrate a highly fragmented environment to a central control room environment that facilitates collaboration between operations.
Integrate various sources of information ranging from automation to asset management systems to provide a holistic view of the entire mining value chain.

Solutions

AVEVA System Platform
AVEVA Historian
OMI (Operations Management Interface)

Results

Near-double-digit productivity growth.
The JRC environment has significantly improved the quality of the OMRO data, with some sources increasing more than fivefold.
The creation of the RCF and support services has been instrumental in the process of change by improving on-the-job reporting, from less than 50 per cent to a sustained rate of 90 per cent.

Integrated AVEVA software

AVEVA System Platform

Black Rock Mine Operations (BRMO) uses the AVEVA System Platform to unify the supervision of its mining operations. This industrial platform centralizes production data and integrates the IMO interface for efficient management of mining equipment and continuous performance improvement.

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AVEVA Historian

BRMO relies on AVEVA Historian to collect and archive critical data from its mining operations. This solution enables production trend analysis, process optimization, and reporting for informed decision-making in the demanding mining environment.

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FAQ

How does AVEVA MES improve production in the mining sector?

AVEVA MES structures and digitizes mining production flows by replacing paper records with full electronic traceability. The MES tracks extracted volumes, equipment performance and quality indicators in real time. For an operator like Black Rock Mine Operations, this makes it possible to optimize throughput, reduce unplanned downtime and provide management teams with reliable data to drive industrial performance day to day.

Why is real-time traceability critical in a mine?

In the mining sector, traceability concerns operator safety, regulatory compliance and the quality of the ore extracted. AVEVA MES captures every step of the production process, from extraction to processing and transport. This reliable, time-stamped data makes it possible to trace the origin of each batch, audit performance and respond quickly to the requirements of authorities and customers across the value chain.

What role does AVEVA System Platform play in supervising mining operations?

AVEVA System Platform unifies a mine's industrial supervision by integrating extraction equipment, conveyors, crushers and weighing systems. This object-oriented platform models each physical asset and gives operators a consolidated view in the control room. Connectivity with MES and Historian makes it possible to cross-reference operational data and production indicators, supporting decision-making based on reliable real-time information.

What operational gains does an MES bring to a mining operator?

An AVEVA MES improves a mine's overall yield through process standardization, waste reduction and throughput optimization. Unplanned shutdowns decrease thanks to predictive maintenance, and ore quality becomes measurable batch by batch. Automated data entry replaces paper reports, freeing up operators' time and giving managers reliable indicators for strategic decision-making.

How does modern industrial supervision strengthen mine safety?

Mine safety relies on early detection of anomalies (temperatures, vibrations, gases, levels). AVEVA System Platform and InTouch HMI centralize alarms and give control room operators an immediate view of risks. Response procedures are standardized and tracked, ensuring a consistent reaction. This modern industrial supervision protects field teams while ensuring the operational continuity of extraction sites.

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