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Roy Hill: Automation imperative

Roy Hill: Automation imperative

ROY Hill’s first shipment of iron ore departed from Port Hedland on December 10, 2015, and in 2019, the company hit a milestone of more than 925 shipments departing the port since the commencement of operations. Within a short space of time, it achieved production of 55mtpa of iron ore and became a profitable operation. Roy Hill’s iron ore has been delivered to key markets largely in Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan, with the majority of its tonnage going to minority partners. Roy Hill has received approval to increase shipping to 60Mtpa, from its current 55Mtpa. On a WHIMS In supporting the move to achieve 60Mtpa, Roy Hill’s Wet High Intensity Magnetic Separator (WHIMS) plant has been installed and operation...

Full automation for Roy Hill

Full automation for Roy Hill

Full automation for Roy Hill WA iron ore operator Roy Hill has plotted a path toward full automation. Leading global mining equipment and services provider Epiroc, in partnership with automation specialist ASI Mining, is set to convert Roy Hill’s mixed fleet of 77 haul trucks from manned to autonomous use. Epiroc/ASI Mining will meet Roy Hill’s requirements to deliver a safe, inter-operable solution for its truck fleet. There is also scope to expand to other mining vehicle types and manufacturers, as well as capability to integrate with existing and future Roy Hill systems. As part of this project, Epiroc/ASI Mining will work closely with Hitachi/Wencomine on truck conversion and integration of Roy Hill’s existing Wenco fleet management system. Roy Hill...

King of the Hill

King of the Hill

All images: Roy Hill. BY ELIZABETH FABRI AT last – the $10 billion Roy Hill mine has hit its 55 million tonne per annum run rate. After overcoming significant orebody challenges during ramp up, the miner is now posting tidy profits as it nears the end of a 90 day lenders test to demonstrate sustainable levels of production. It has been a rocky road to full production for Roy Hill since sending off its first shipment in December 2015. Teething issues encountered with the orebody caused a series of delays, pushing what was originally scheduled to be complete by the end of 2016, back until late 2017. It was a tough time for the miner, but after much...

Robots will take over: Hitachi

Robots will take over: Hitachi

Image: Hitachi. BY ELIZABETH FABRI WITHIN a decade Australian mines will be operated almost entirely by autonomous machines, according to global group Hitachi. Game-changing technologies such as remote and integrated operation centres, driverless vehicles, and advanced analytics are set to be “commonplace” across the entire industry by 2030. “Such advances in technology are predicted to increase productivity and reduce costs by up to 25 per cent, which will have a significant impact on retaining Australia’s competitiveness in the Asia Pacific region, in addition to major positive social impacts such as the ability for mining employees to work in metropolitan areas,” Hitachi stated. “Hitachi also predicts that by 2030 most mines will have fully integrated IoT systems that...

Australian miners win big at Platts awards

Australian miners win big at Platts awards

BY ELIZABETH FABRI FORTESCUE Metals Group, Roy Hill, and MMG were awarded top honours at the 2017 Platts Global Metals Awards in London last night. In its fifth year, the awards ceremony aimed to recognise the “best of the best” in the metals industry, with 15 awards winners chosen by an independent panel of judges. Announced Metals Company of the Year for the second time since 2014, Fortescue also took home the Industry Leadership Award - Raw Materials & Mining. “It is an honour to accept these prestigious awards which recognise the hard work and determination of everyone at Fortescue,” Fortescue chief executive Nev Power said. “Our team has delivered outstanding results across all of our operations, including improved safety...

Red tape in way amidst signs of mining revival

Red tape in way amidst signs of mining revival

A survey of 50 mining executives has revealed more confidence in the sector. By Cameron Drummond THE mining industry is showing signs of confidence for the first time in three years, but recovery could be hampered by government red tape, according to a report. Newport Consulting’s latest Mining Business Outlook Report released 21 June stated that industry leaders were warning that red tape removal, particularly the project approval process, was crucial if the sector was to increase its international competitiveness. Report figures showed a bounce back toward a sector revival, with 43 per cent of mining leaders optimistic about their prospects for the year ahead; up significantly from 2014 when confidence hit an all-time low. The gap between leaders who were...