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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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Thursday, 09 July 15
LACK OF FRESH BUSINESS IN THE PACIFIC LEFT CAPESIZE RATES MOVING SIDEWAYS - INTERMODAL
COALspot.com: Intermodal ship broker says in its weekly report that, a different picture from what we saw the previous week was painted during the ...
Wednesday, 08 July 15
RIO TINTO'S MODERNISED KITIMAT SMELTER BEGINS PRODUCTION; KITIMAT BECOMING ONE OF THE LOWEST COST SMELTERS IN THE WORLD
COALspot.com: Rio Tinto is preparing its first shipments of metal from its world-class Kitimat aluminium smelter in Canada following an extensive m ...
Wednesday, 08 July 15
Q3'15 INDONESIA COAL SWAP DECLINED 3.14% MONTH OVER MONTH
COALspot.com: Indonesian coal swap for delivery Q3 2015 declined month on month and week over week, this past week.
The Q3 swap was declined $ ...
Tuesday, 07 July 15
FOB RICHARDS BAY COAL SWAPS DECLINED WEEK OVER WEEK
COALspot.com: API4 FOB Richards Bay Coal swap for delivery Q3' 2015 declined month over month and week over week.
The Q3 swap was down US$ ...
Tuesday, 07 July 15
FOB NEWCASTLE COAL SWAP ADVANCED MONTH OVER MONTH
COALspot.com: API 5 FOB Newcastle Coal swap for Q3’ 2015 delivery up $ 0.28 per MT (-0.61%) month over month to US$ 45.85 per mt. The swap wa ...
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- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
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- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
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- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
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- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
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- White Energy Company Limited
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- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- London Commodity Brokers - England
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- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Economic Council, Georgia
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- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
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- Planning Commission, India
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
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- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
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- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
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- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Parliament of New Zealand
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- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
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- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
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- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
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- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- The University of Queensland
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- The Treasury - Australian Government
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- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
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- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
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