Real-time optimization of extraction and the logistic process in highly complex geological and selective mining settings

Project Information

Real-Time-Mining

Grant agreement ID: 641989

DOI 10.3030/641989

Project closed

EC signature date 5 December 2014

Start date 1 April 2015

End date 31 March 2019

Funded under

• SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Climate action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials

Total cost € 6 566 702,50

EU contribution € 5 629 199,75

Coordinated by

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT
Netherlands

Deliverables

Documents, reports (13)

Report on field measurement results on machine performance sensors – cutting equipment
Report with definitive interfaces linking SPI, controlling factors influencing the KPI’s and geological and technical machine or system parameters that need to be measured for effective extraction process control

As per title, the deliverable will be a report that specifies the agreed interfaces linking SPI, controlling factors influencing the KPI’s and geological and technical machine or system parameters that need to be measured for effective extraction process control

Documentation on central mine monitoring and control station “Zentrale Grubenwarte” (IGW)

Report describing an advanced mine monitoring control, operation and safety system suitable for small scale mines. The report will document the modifications to integrate systems generated in the Real-Time-Mining module

Comprehensive documentation of the application demonstration including the data management framework

Report documenting development of a robust, intuitive, real-time database management and integration system.

Concepts and algorithmic tools to support decision support in unit operation and auxiliary processes taking advantage of real-time data

Report describing and documenting concepts and algorithmic tools to support decision support in unit operation and auxiliary processes taking advantage of real-time data

Statistical inference rule for linking SPIs and sensor measurements and optimized bulk sampling schemes

Report describing a statistical inference rule linking SPI’s with sensor measurements for single, bulk and insitu - sample measurements.

Public comprehensive documentation of industry field test in two applications including results on performance assessments and further potential for improvement

Scientific article highlighhting the practical results of the integrated Real Time Mining concept experimentally tested at selected field test sites. Its purpose is to provide a foundation for follow up development.

Public documentation and detailed description of the theoretically developed algorithms for rapid sequential resource/reserve model updating

Peer reviewed article describing a theoretical framework for updating of resource models developed within the Real Time Mining project.

Report on Integration of central Real-Time Mining control cockpit from WP6 with ZG from task 9.1
Report on field measurement results for the positioning system including accuracy and reliability measurements
Report defining specification of sensor combinations incorporating required precision, identifying preferred location for sensor acquired data acquisition, techno-economic assessment

Report that summarises the initial assessment of sensor requirements with discussion and assessment of suitable sensor combinations

Proceedings of European Conference for Real-Time Mining

Published compilation of key project findings to date

D1.3 Catalogue of Sustainability and Industrial Viability Indicators specifically related to REAL-TIME-MINING including a description of required sensor functionality, precision and accuracy needed to quantify SPIs

report cataloguing the development of a set of detailed Sustainable Performance Indicators (SPI) of the process allowing for a measureable quantification of impacts of Real-Time-Mining.

Demonstrators, pilots, prototypes (3)

Validated computer assisted short-term scheduling and production control tool utilizing real-time deposit information

Report document a short term mine planning and production control methodology developed during the Real Time Mining project.

Validated computer assisted long- and medium term UG mine planning tool taking geological uncertainty into account and the ability to pre-sort and back-fill zero-value material

Report describing a demonstration activity using a mine planning methodology developed during the Real Time Mining project

Demonstrator for the combined underground positioning system

Integration of the three technologies, inertial navigation system, ultra-wideband system and geometrical scanners into a modular system. Constriuction, demonstration and evaluation.

Websites, patent fillings, videos etc. (2)

Real-Time-Mining Flyer, Newsletters

Real-Time-Mining Flyer, Newsletters (months 12;24;36;48)

Project website

Project website for public project visibility

Publications

Conference proceedings (25)

Real-time mining - Moving towards continuous process management in mineral resource extraction

Author(s): J. Benndorf, M.W.N. Buxton, K. Nienhaus, L. Rattmann, A. Korre, A. Soares, A. deJong, N. Jeannee, P. Graham, D. Buttgereit, C. Gehlen, F. Eijkelkamp, H. Mischo, M. Sandtke and T. Wilsnack
Published in: Proceedings of the 3rd international future mining conference, 2015, Page(s) 1-10
Publisher: AUSIMM

Recent developments in geostatistical resource evaluation - Learning from production data for optimized extraction of mineral resources

Author(s): J. Benndorf
Published in: Proceedings of the 5th international symposium on mineral resources and mine development, 2015, Page(s) 219-234, ISBN 978-3-941277-22-9
Publisher: Institute of Mining Engineering

Real-time cost monitoring by continuous sensor-based data collection and transmission

Author(s): T.Lupek, H. Mischo, J. Benndorf, M.W.N. Buxton, K. Nienhaus, L. Rattmann, A. Korre, A. Soares, A. deJong, N. Jeannee, D. Buttgereit, C. Gehlen, F. Eijkelkamp, M. Sandtke, and T. Wilsnack
Published in: Proceedings of the SME Annual Conference & Expo 2016, 2016, Page(s) 1-5
Publisher: SME

Einsatz der Ultra-Wideband-Technologie in der Fördertechnik

Author(s): C. Niestroj, B. Eichentopf, K. Neumann and K. Nienhaus
Published in: Fördertechnik im Bergbau, 2016, Page(s) 159-169
Publisher: Papierflieger Verlag GmbH

FEATureFACE–an Innovative Collision Avoidance System for the Underground Mining Industry

Author(s): K. Neumann, J. Berg, B. Eichentopf, P. Mehnert and K. Nienhaus
Published in: Application of computers and operations research in the mineral industry: proceedings of the 37th International Symposium: APCOM., 2015, Page(s) 767-784, ISBN 978-0-87335-417-2
Publisher: SME, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration

Real Time Mining: Sensors based continuous control and optimization in mineral resource extraction

Author(s): M.W.N. Buxton, J. Benndorf, D. Buttgereit and A. Matthaus
Published in: AIMS, 2016
Publisher: Aachen International Mining Symposia

Real-Time Mining: Vision oder bald Wirklichkeit?

Author(s): J. Benndorf
Published in: Presentation at Forum Bergbau 4.0 in Aauchen, 2015
Publisher: RWTH Aachen

Real-Time Mining: continuous process control monitoring cockpit

Author(s): D. Buttgereit, S. Bitzen, J. Benndorf, M.W.N. Buxton
Published in: 2016
Publisher: The Maintenance Monitoring and Control Conference (AKIDA)

Real-Time Mining: Turning Geo-Data into Mining Intelligence

Author(s): D. Buttgereit, J. Benndorf
Published in: 2018
Publisher: CIM Convention

Immersive Datenexploration und Planung am virtuellen Bergwerk

Author(s): D. Buttgereit
Published in: 2018
Publisher: Geokinematischer Tag

Real-Time Mining: A framework for continuous process control and optimization

Author(s): D. Buttgereit, S. Bitzen, J. Benndorf, M.W.N. Buxton
Published in: 2017
Publisher: Bergbauforum

Real-Time Mining Control Cockpit: A Framework for Interactive 3D Visualization and Optimized Decision Making Support

Author(s): D. Buttgereit, S. Bitzen, J. Benndorf, M.W.N. Buxton
Published in: 2017
Publisher: Real-Time Mining - International Raw Materials Extraction Innovation Conference

Virtual and Augmented Reality based Exploration and Visualisation

Author(s): D. Buttgereit, S. Bitzen, J. Benndorf, M.W.N. Buxton
Published in: 2017
Publisher: Aachen International Mining Symposia (AIMS)

Real-Time-Mining, Herausforderungen bei der Automatisierung im Bergbau

Author(s): D. Horner, H. Mischo
Published in: GDMB Tagung 2016, 2016
Publisher: GDMB

Real-Time Integration of Sensor Data for Improved Grade Control

Author(s): Benndorf, J.; Buxton, M.
Published in: SME Annual Meeting, 2017
Publisher: SME

Das europäische Horizon 2020 - Projekt Real-Time-Mining

Author(s): Benndorf, J.
Published in: Proceedings of Geokinematischer Tag Freiberg, 2017, Page(s) 23-33
Publisher: TUBA Freiberg

Sensors for material characterization

Author(s): Desta F.S, Buxton M.W.N., van der Werff H., Dalm M.
Published in: "Proceedings of ""Use of Robotics and automation for mineral prospecting and extraction""", 2018
Publisher: "Conference on “Use of Robotics and automation for mineral prospecting and extraction"""

Vorteile der Datenakquisition und –verarbeitung in Grubenwarten mittels OPC UA

Author(s): D. Horner, H. Mischo
Published in: Berg- und Hüttenmännischer Tag 2017, 2017
Publisher: TUBA Freiberg

OPC UA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition in Mining

Author(s): D. Horner, H. Mischo
Published in: Smart Mining Conference 2017, 2017
Publisher: RWTH Aachen

New approaches for mine control stations for SME via OPC UA

Author(s): T. Krichler, H. Mischo
Published in: Society of Mining Engineers Annual Conference & Expo 2018, 2018
Publisher: SME

Ultra-Wideband technology for mining automation

Author(s): C. Niestroj, B. Eichentopf, K. Neumann, K. Nienhaus
Published in: Aachen International Mining Symposia Proceedings, 2016
Publisher: RWTH

Whole-rock normative mineralogy from partial geochemistry, density and sensor data

Author(s): V. Osterholt, A. Prior
Published in: 10th International Geostatistical Congress, 2016, Page(s) 119
Publisher: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia

Real-time data supports optimized long-term mine planning

Author(s): A. Matthäus, M. Dammers
Published in: 6th International Conference on Innovation in Mine Operations, 2016
Publisher: Gecamin Publications

Real-Time Mining – Challenges in Real-Time Data Processing

Author(s): D. Horner, T. Lupek, H. Mischo
Published in: Conference Berg- und Hüttenmännischer Tag, 2016
Publisher: TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Real-Time Mining: Integrated long-and short term optimization

Author(s): A. Matthäus, L. Rattmann
Published in: RWTH Aachen Exhibition, 2015
Publisher: RWTH

Peer reviewed articles (1)

Making Use of Online Production Data: Sequential Updating of Mineral Resource Models

Author(s): Jörg Benndorf
Published in: Mathematical Geosciences, Issue 47/5, 2015, Page(s) 547-563, ISSN 1874-8961
Publisher: Springer Verlag
DOI: 10.1007/s11004-014-9561-y

Other (3)

Real-Time mining process flow analysis

Author(s): V.Osterholt and J. Benndorf
Published in: 2015
Publisher: Real-Time mining project

European Union launches Real Time Mining project

Author(s): K. Rolfe
Published in: Article in CIM Magazine, 2015
Publisher: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum

Acoustic fingerprint on rock cutting machinery

Author(s): M. Philipp, T. Vraetz and T. Bartnitzki
Published in: World of Mining – Surface & Underground, 2017, ISSN 1613-2408
Publisher: GDMB Informationsgesellschaft mbH

Book chapters (2)

Acoustic fingerprint of rock cutting machines and their meaning for excavation

Author(s): M.Philipp, T. Bartnitzki
Published in: NOWOCZESNE TECHNOLOGIE I BEZPIECZEŃSTWO W GÓRNICTWIE, 2017
Publisher: AKADEMIA GÓRNICZO HUTNICZA

Use Cases of Thermal Imaging in the Mining Industry

Author(s): Eichentopf, B. ; Wendel, T. ; Baltes, R. ; Nienhaus, K.
Published in: NOWOCZESNE TECHNOLOGIE I BEZPIECZENSTWO W GORNICTWIE, 2017
Publisher: AKADEMIA GÓRNICZO HUTNICZA