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Representative illustration: A potash and phosphate producer needed to restore sustainable output at a Canadian underground potash mine.

Case Study · Mining & Metals

A potash and phosphate producer needed to restore sustainable output at a Canadian underground potash mine.

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1Challenge

Priorities: more rotor hours per shift, faster miners and less room-to-room movement. Coordination between operations and support was weak.

2Approach

  • Stronger MOS for first-pass cutting: planning, crews and follow-up
  • Reporting and deviation analysis across the 24/7 operation
  • Standardized relocation tasks with closer production–maintenance coordination

3Results

11:1

ROI

15%

Increase in total tonnes

21%

Less miner relocation time

6%

More first-pass tonnes/shift

Integrated planning moved the site to cross-functional collaboration.

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