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Saturday, 18 July 15
INTERVIEW : FRANZ ESCALANTE, CHIEF OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MINERA CHINALCO, PERU
 We are interested in the technology of Autonomous trucks, the new-generation trucks are not remote controlled, they are truly autonomous - Franz Escalante
IXG: How important is the role of IT in automating the mine operations. We keep hearing about IT/OT convergence. How far are we in implementing such projects on a large scale?
Franz Escalante: IT or ITCA (Information technology, Communications and Automation) is now considered more than a support area, it identifies the value chain aligned to the strategic business plan, provides a set of services that integrate the corporate network with the industrial network. This integration allows employees to be more informed about operations and provides better tools for management decision-making. IT/OT integration results in less costly technology deployment, more information for sustainability and productivity.
There are some challenges to accomplish this convergence, such as responsibility of the information delivery and ownership of the technology, for that is very important to have well defined standards and effective communication channels.
IXG: Where does Minera Chinalco stand in terms of moving towards fully automated mines? Does reducing the number of humans from the mines makes it safer?
Franz Escalante: Minera Chinalco took the first step towards fully automated mines by converting IT into ITCA, an area that is responsible for automation in all its mines, this area is the point of integration between Operations and Administrative areas and identifies the requirements and opportunities for improvement to make operations safer for people.
IXG: What is one technology that Minera Chinalco is closely following and you think will be the game changer in the coming couple of years?
Franz Escalante: We are interested in the technology of Autonomous trucks, the new generation trucks are not remote controlled, they are truly autonomous. They have several in-built safety features which prevent them from colliding with other trucks, allowing them to operate alongside manned vehicles.
IXG: Do you think automation and innovation is the best way forward for increasing production efficiencies in a volatile market?
Franz Escalante: The technology allows new innovations in the operations, the idea is to use tools for improvement and automation technologies which are aligned with the business plan of the company, making effective and proper use of resources.
IXG: How do you rate the importance of some of the topics being discussed at the Technology and Innovation in Mining 2015 forum?
Franz Escalante: It’s a great opportunity to share experiences and challenges with large companies and exchange stories and experiences in the field of automation. This will provide a better view to the audience about the technology we already have on hand, opening the minds of each one and draw a road map for new projects.
Franz Escalante, Chief of Information Systems, Minera Chinalco Peruwas was interviewed by the Conference Production Team at Information Exchange Group
Information Exchange Group’s Technology and Innovation in Mining 2015
The inaugural edition of the Technology and Innovation in Mining Summit is taking place on the 10th& 11th of September in Toronto. This is the first time the leading stakeholders from the top operating companies are coming together to discuss, deliberate and debate on how technology and innovation can help organizations achieve greater production efficiencies. With declining commodity prices, mining companies are looking to produce more with less resources and automation and innovation is the only way forward.
The conference is being organized by Information Exchange Group (IXG). For more information about conference, click here
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Wednesday, 15 July 15
ANY FUTURE IRAN OIL DEAL WILL BOOST SUPPLY FUNDAMENTALS WITH TANKER OWNERS HOPING FROM TEHRAN TO QUICKLY BOOST ITS PRODUCTION
With the Greek “Euro-drama” apparently over, at least for now, Iran’s oil deal still remains elusive, with any potential agreemen ...
Tuesday, 14 July 15
FOB NEWCASTLE COAL SWAPS MAINTAIN OVERALL NEGATIVE TONE THIS PAST WEEK
COALspot.com: API 5 FOB Newcastle Coal swap for Q3’ 2015 delivery down $ 1.02 per MT (-2.23%) month over month to US$ 44.68 per mt. The swap ...
Tuesday, 14 July 15
CFR SOUTH CHINA COAL SWAPS DECLINE THIS PAST WEEK
COALspot.com: API 8 CFR South China Coal swap for Q3’ 2015 delivery declined US$ 1.47 (2.82%) per MT month over month.
A commodity swap ...
Monday, 13 July 15
THERMAL COAL IMPORTS SOAR 23 PER CENT TO 24.08 MILLION TONNES AT 12 MAJOR INDIAN PORTS
Import of thermal coal jumped 23 per cent to 24.08 million tonnes at 12 major ports in the first quarter of the fiscal, even as the government cont ...
Monday, 13 July 15
THE DRY BULK MARKET CLOSED ON A POSITIVE TONE THIS PAST WEEK
COALspot.com: Despite Greece crisis and turmoil in the stock market across the world , the freight market overall was firm and up in all segments t ...
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- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
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- Deloitte Consulting - India
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- Australian Coal Association
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- Parliament of New Zealand
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- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
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- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
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- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
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- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
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- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
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- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
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- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- The University of Queensland
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
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- Economic Council, Georgia
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- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
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- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- Planning Commission, India
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- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
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- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
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- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
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- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
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- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
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- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- PTC India Limited - India
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
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- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
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- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
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- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- London Commodity Brokers - England
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