Introduction:

It is an exclusive service to manage raw materials, better. The objective of this service is to:

• Effect a reduction in the costs of material delivered to the plant for further processing.
• Homogenizing the quality of material delivered.
• Streamlining mining operations.
• Enhancing the longevity of mineral resources.

Coverage/ Methodology:

• Data Collection: For raw material requirements, operating parameters and performance parameters.
• Data Analysis: Delivered costs of raw materials, including stores & spares, consumables, repairs & maintenance, power, fuel, salaries & wages, CAPEX ownership (depreciation & interest), working capital, insurance, royalties & other duties, overheads etc.
• Identification of Cost Heads: Activities such as drilling, blasting, excavation, transport, reject handling, re-handling, mines development, environmental management, quality control, etc.
• Developing the Activity-Cost Head Matrix & Identification of Cost Influencers: Development of a matrix for relevant cost elements under different cost heads associated with each mining sub activity. Identification of parameters influencing costs, as relevant to each sub activity.
• Benchmarking: Comparison of performance parameters, sub-activity wise costs and total costs against benchmarks available with Holtec, as relevant to the particular environment.
• Strategic Action Planning: Strategic options.
• Identify options available for effecting improvements in
• Costs by modifying influencers and improving performance parameters.
• Quality by aligning quarry scheduling to optimal raw mix design.
• Operations by alleviating constraints and improving resource efficiencies/ utilization.
• Resource longevity through planned mining and mine development.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis to select the best option(s): Action planning.
• Develop Action Plans for facilitating the implementation of the strategy mix chosen highlighting:
• Strategy description.
• Timing for implementation.
• Implementation costs including CAPEX.
• Expected benefits.
• Activities involved in execution (including responsibilities and time-frames).

 Benefits:

It helps in:

• Extending deposit life.
• Saving costs.
• Enhancing equipment utilization.
• Reducing variability in ROM quality.
• Rationalizing manpower strength.