Simulation-Driven Mining Logistics Towards Sustainable and Reliable Production

It is essential that the extracted raw material, after mining, is transported to its processing facility. In mining companies, this transfer is managed by a logistics system. However, it is crucial to first adopt the Mining 4.0 concept and subsequently begin implementing new technological trends. This study thoroughly analyzes and evaluates the transportation system of a specific mining operation. The application of modeling and simulation introduces several benefits to this process. Developing a comprehensive model from pre-verified components is the most effective way to represent the system reliably. The objective is to achieve and verify the potential for a monthly output of 10,000 tons of raw material. Experimentation with the model produced a significant amount of data, indicating that the transportation system may achieve the production target. With proper maintenance and precise alternation of processes, as determined by the modeled experiments, the system could be even more effective. The simulation outputs also identified the productivity of other processes within the logistics system. The experiments focused on both improving the system and ensuring its sustainability for the future. The company must ensure and strengthen its system, particularly in terms of its components and management, as this will have the greatest impact on system safety, longevity, and reliability.