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Road Management

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Road Management

Overview

Maintaining safe and well-designed road infrastructure on site can be a significant challenge due to shifting weather and geological conditions. On the mine site, massive weights must be moved over roadways that are often not designed to be permanent. Frequent repairs and maintenance are required to anticipate and prevent road deterioration and keep mining operations undisrupted, getting materials from point A to B as efficiently as possible.

Meanwhile, controlling dust emissions and any runoff into local waterways are crucial areas to consider in maintaining good relations with surrounding communities and social license to operate. Other safety considerations include road widths, pinch points, inclinations, drainage, safety berms, as well as lighting and signage – all critical to the longevity and profitability of your mine’s operations.

Coordinating the movement of various types of vehicles, including haul trucks, graders, excavators, dozers, light vehicles, explosives trucks, water trucks, lowboys, etc. adds additional complexity when designing or maintaining this infrastructure. Designing haulage management systems that leverage vehicle monitoring data can help to preserve the condition of on-site roads.

Key Client Challenges

How can we optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion on our mining roads by fully utilizing our vehicle monitoring tracking systems?

How do we ensure best practices are followed when designing mining roads to accommodate heavy loads and ensure safety?

How can we improve mining road maintenance practices to extend the lifespan of infrastructure?

How YCP Unison Can Help

By implementing real-time monitoring systems, including GPS, sensors, and telematics, mining companies can begin to track vehicle locations, monitor road conditions, and gather data for predictive maintenance. Analyzing data collected from road conditions and equipment usage can also help predict maintenance needs, minimizing downtime and reducing long-term repair costs.

However, while data analytics tools and sensors can significantly benefit road management processes, it is only the first step. At YCP Unison, our experts can assist your team in implementing the processes, management control systems and performance metrics needed to drive full utilization of your data – driving effective deployment of fleets and by extension, the maintenance of mining road infrastructure.