Joe Pease, Stephen Walters
The mining industry has long sought a step change in productivity by integrating operations from mine to market. While there have been some success stories, in general the promise has not been delivered due to some crucial gaps in technology and systems. Many of those gaps have now been closed, or at least recognized, meaning the tools are now available to deliver the benefits of integration. The minerals industry faces a productivity and investment crisis. The 'Millennium Super Cycle' from 2003 to 2011 was an unprecedented period of growth and investment. Throughput was increased and lower grade resources were developed to meet demand. The urgency to bring production to market quickly stretched people, project, and management resources. But the 'boom' ended and prices have declined, with the industry left with a legacy of high costs, declining ore quality, and less efficient operating practices. Step changes to practice and productivity are needed to sustainably produce the minerals society needs.
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