Key presentation highlights included several compelling case studies demonstrating significant business value. (Image source: AVEVA)
On March 26, AVEVA hosted a compelling webinar exploring digital transformation in mining, metals, and minerals industries.
Moderated by the team at African Review, the session featured Glenn Kerkhoff, Global Industry Principal for Mining, Metals and Minerals, and Zahab Nabeel, Senior Solutions Consultant, who shared insights on leveraging advanced analytics and AI to optimise industrial operations.
The webinar highlighted critical industry challenges, including the need for digitalisation, workforce recruitment difficulties, and increasing pressure to address climate change.
Kerkhoff emphasised that 49% of global mining and metals executives are prioritising automation and digitalisation, while 74% view technology integration as a key challenge.
AVEVA's PI System emerged as a comprehensive solution, offering a robust data infrastructure that transforms raw operational data into actionable insights.
The system enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and supply chain optimisation across mining, metals, and minerals sectors.
Key presentation highlights included several compelling case studies demonstrating significant business value.
For instance, ArcelorMittal achieved a US$120mn revenue increase in the area of commodity and operational costs, while Southern Copper saved US$800,000 monthly through improved operational efficiency.
Nabeel provided a technical deep dive, explaining how the PI System collects data from diverse sources, contextualises it through asset frameworks, and enables advanced analytics.
The system supports condition-based maintenance, integrates with existing ERP systems, and facilitates data-driven decision-making.
The presentation showcased the system's versatility across various operational domains, including:
• Process productivity
• Energy and water management
• Asset reliability
• Environmental monitoring
• Quality improvement
A live demonstration illustrated the system's capabilities in an integrated phosphate mining supply chain, showcasing real-time data visualisation and cross-organisational collaboration.
The webinar concluded with an interactive Q&A session, addressing attendee questions about predictive maintenance, mobile equipment data collection, and system integration capabilities.
For mining, metals, and minerals industries seeking digital transformation, AVEVA’s PI System represents a powerful tool for enhancing operational efficiency, sustainability, and competitive advantage.
Click here to watch the webinar.
