Haul Road Assessments
Haul Road Assessments
Reduce fuel burn, improve tyre life and decrease cycle time
Hauling makes up a significant part of mining costs; however, mines rarely quantify and measure the quality of their roads.
Our assessments provide you with detailed, data-driven diagnoses of your haul roads, helping you understand where and how you can improve.
We move beyond the subjective nature of traditional site audits, which often rely on anecdotal observations and "walk-throughs." Our approach is quantitative, utilising an audit version of our Haul Road Explorer to leverage your operational data. This process transforms your raw telemetric data into precise, actionable intelligence, allowing us to pinpoint the specific road segments responsible for increasing your cost-per-tonne.
Our Multi-Layered Assessment Approach
MTS approach a haul road study through three core pillars:
Data Analysis Using a "portable" deployment of Haul Road Explorer, we analyse your fleet’s performance to reveal inefficiencies invisible to the naked eye. We quantify speed deltas, excessive fuel burn, and mechanical strain, providing a clear Return on Investment (ROI) benchmark for any proposed road remediation.
Field Observations to validate data findings, examine drainage, cambers, sheeting and structural integrity. This ensures that our recommendations are grounded in the physical reality of your mine’s unique geology and climate.
Operational Process Review to evaluate your current design standards, road maintenance schedules, and maintenance workflows including how work is prioritised. By identifying gaps in these procedures, we help you transition from reactive repairs to proactive asset management.
The MTS Advantage: Data with Context
The result of our study is a comprehensive, numbers-based report that replaces "I think" with "We know."
We provide:
Quantified findings on where haul road remedial work should be prioritised.
Heat maps and other visualisations to back up findings (and to make it easier to disseminate findings to operational crews).
Operator, equipment and crew analysis to identify anomalies and trends in behaviours.
Clear recommendations for longer term projects, such as ramp, intersection and switch back design.
Suggestions as to how road maintenance can be improved in the longer term, including process changes and moving to a more data-driven, proactive approach to management.
By combining deep mining operational expertise with advanced analytics, MTS ensures your haul roads become a driver of profitability rather than a hidden cost center.
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Why Choose MTS for your Mining Technology Needs?
At MTS, we bridge the gap between mining technology, people, and IT. Our experienced team of mining technologists is dedicated to empowering mines to enhance productivity, minimise waste, and optimise costs through the seamless integration of technology.