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gap between theory and reality. Additionally, the escalat-
ing need for sustainable operations further reinforces the
above requirements. Despite these challenges, the Pumps
Condition Monitoring Service provides an excellent start-
ing point that balances the market demand and maturity
in the digital transformation. In this era of increased sus-
tainability, safety, inclusion, data availability, and the need
for operational excellence, digitalization is no longer an
option but a necessity for the mining industry. Hence, by
addressing these foundational needs, we can unlock the
true potential of digitalization in the mining and mineral
processing industry.
Our digitalization journey is in its initial phase pre-
senting a vast landscape of potential for development.
Currently, our focus is on strengthening fundamental
vibration and temperature monitoring looking at histori-
cal under-collected data. Further efforts are required to
develop cost-effective solutions for generating meaning-
ful operational data. We must also employ robust meth-
ods to integrate data from various sources including design
data, field service maintenance histories and ERP systems.
Moreover, standardized connectivity solutions, a stream-
lined implementation process and effective management
of commercialization models and business perspectives are
essential for scalability.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The authors are grateful for the support from many individu-
als and organizations who have contributed to this research.
In particular, Metso Corporation and the University of
Western Australia for their collaboration. Special thanks to
Gregory Silva for condition monitoring details, Dynamox
for their technical support, and the Metso digital organiza-
tion for providing good insights in the development of the
digital business in mining and mineral processing.
REFERENCES
Barnewold, L., &Lottermoser, B.G. (2020). Identification
of digital technologies and digitalisation trends in the
mining industry. International Journal of Mining Science
and Technology, 30(6), 747–757. doi: 10.1016/j.
ijmst.2020.07.003.
Ediriweera, A., &Wiewiora, A. (2021). Barriers and
enablers of technology adoption in the mining indus-
try. Resources policy, 73, 102188. doi: 10.1016/j.
resourpol.2021.102188.
Ganeriwalla, A., Harnathka, S., &Voigt, N. (2021). Racing
Toward a Digital Future in Metals and Mining. https://
www.bcg.com/publications/2021/adopting-a-digital
-strategy-in-the-metals-and-mining-industry.
Gleeson, D. (2022a). Heading in the right direction.
Pumps &Pipelines, 17–25. https://viewer.joomag.com
/im-2022-june-22/0777404001654002138.
Gleeson, D. (2022b). Miners making slow progress on
digital transformation journey, Axora research shows.
https://im-mining.com/2022/09/30/miners-making
-slow-progress-on-digital-transformation-journey
-axora-research-shows/.
Mathas, C. (2017). The price tag of automotive electronics:
What’s really at play? https://www.edn.com/the-price
-tag-of-automotive-electronics-whats-really-at-play/.
Mitchell, P. (2023). Top 10 business risks and opportunities
for mining and metals in 2024. https://assets.ey.com
/content/dam/ey-sites/ey-com/en_gl/topics/mining
-metals/ey-top-10-business-risks-and-opportunities
-for-mining-and-metals-in-2024-final.pdf.
Munro, P.D. (2016). Back to the Future—Still on
the Dark Side 13th AusIMM Mill Operators’
Conference 2016, Perth. https://onemine-org.eu1
.proxy.openathens.net/documents/keynote-back
-to-the-future-still-on-the-dark-side.
Pirouz, B., Javadi, S., Slatter, P., Zeller, M., Contasti, L., &
Pitis, C. (2017). Energy Benchmarking of Slurry Pump
Systems using the New Concept of Benchmark Energy
Factor (BEF).
Placek, M. (2023). Automotive electronics cost as a percentage of
total car cost worldwide from 1970 to 2030. https://www
.statista.com/statistics/277931/automotive-electronics
-cost-as-a-share-of-total-car-cost-worldwide/.
Rockwell Automation. (2019). At a crossroads: the con-
nected mine evolution. https://literature.rockwell
automation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents
/wp/min-wp003_-en-p.pdf.
Truempi, C., &Yarmoluk, D. (2020). Automated Vibration
Analysis Can Detect Up to 80 Percent of Pump
Failures Early On. https://www.pumpsandsystems
.com/automated-vibration-analysis-can-detect-80
-percent-pump-failures-early.
Varghese, A., Martins, S., Lessing, E., Hassan, G.M., &
Karrech, A. (2022). Pumping sustainably -power and
water consumption in mineral processing plants: someone
should care IMPC Asia Pacific 2022, Melbourne.
Varghese, A., Martins, S., Lessing, E., Hassan, G.M., &
Karrech, A. (2023, 6–8 November ).Slurry Pump
Safety Considerations in Mineral Processing Plants.
MetPlant 2023, Adelaide, Australia.
gap between theory and reality. Additionally, the escalat-
ing need for sustainable operations further reinforces the
above requirements. Despite these challenges, the Pumps
Condition Monitoring Service provides an excellent start-
ing point that balances the market demand and maturity
in the digital transformation. In this era of increased sus-
tainability, safety, inclusion, data availability, and the need
for operational excellence, digitalization is no longer an
option but a necessity for the mining industry. Hence, by
addressing these foundational needs, we can unlock the
true potential of digitalization in the mining and mineral
processing industry.
Our digitalization journey is in its initial phase pre-
senting a vast landscape of potential for development.
Currently, our focus is on strengthening fundamental
vibration and temperature monitoring looking at histori-
cal under-collected data. Further efforts are required to
develop cost-effective solutions for generating meaning-
ful operational data. We must also employ robust meth-
ods to integrate data from various sources including design
data, field service maintenance histories and ERP systems.
Moreover, standardized connectivity solutions, a stream-
lined implementation process and effective management
of commercialization models and business perspectives are
essential for scalability.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The authors are grateful for the support from many individu-
als and organizations who have contributed to this research.
In particular, Metso Corporation and the University of
Western Australia for their collaboration. Special thanks to
Gregory Silva for condition monitoring details, Dynamox
for their technical support, and the Metso digital organiza-
tion for providing good insights in the development of the
digital business in mining and mineral processing.
REFERENCES
Barnewold, L., &Lottermoser, B.G. (2020). Identification
of digital technologies and digitalisation trends in the
mining industry. International Journal of Mining Science
and Technology, 30(6), 747–757. doi: 10.1016/j.
ijmst.2020.07.003.
Ediriweera, A., &Wiewiora, A. (2021). Barriers and
enablers of technology adoption in the mining indus-
try. Resources policy, 73, 102188. doi: 10.1016/j.
resourpol.2021.102188.
Ganeriwalla, A., Harnathka, S., &Voigt, N. (2021). Racing
Toward a Digital Future in Metals and Mining. https://
www.bcg.com/publications/2021/adopting-a-digital
-strategy-in-the-metals-and-mining-industry.
Gleeson, D. (2022a). Heading in the right direction.
Pumps &Pipelines, 17–25. https://viewer.joomag.com
/im-2022-june-22/0777404001654002138.
Gleeson, D. (2022b). Miners making slow progress on
digital transformation journey, Axora research shows.
https://im-mining.com/2022/09/30/miners-making
-slow-progress-on-digital-transformation-journey
-axora-research-shows/.
Mathas, C. (2017). The price tag of automotive electronics:
What’s really at play? https://www.edn.com/the-price
-tag-of-automotive-electronics-whats-really-at-play/.
Mitchell, P. (2023). Top 10 business risks and opportunities
for mining and metals in 2024. https://assets.ey.com
/content/dam/ey-sites/ey-com/en_gl/topics/mining
-metals/ey-top-10-business-risks-and-opportunities
-for-mining-and-metals-in-2024-final.pdf.
Munro, P.D. (2016). Back to the Future—Still on
the Dark Side 13th AusIMM Mill Operators’
Conference 2016, Perth. https://onemine-org.eu1
.proxy.openathens.net/documents/keynote-back
-to-the-future-still-on-the-dark-side.
Pirouz, B., Javadi, S., Slatter, P., Zeller, M., Contasti, L., &
Pitis, C. (2017). Energy Benchmarking of Slurry Pump
Systems using the New Concept of Benchmark Energy
Factor (BEF).
Placek, M. (2023). Automotive electronics cost as a percentage of
total car cost worldwide from 1970 to 2030. https://www
.statista.com/statistics/277931/automotive-electronics
-cost-as-a-share-of-total-car-cost-worldwide/.
Rockwell Automation. (2019). At a crossroads: the con-
nected mine evolution. https://literature.rockwell
automation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents
/wp/min-wp003_-en-p.pdf.
Truempi, C., &Yarmoluk, D. (2020). Automated Vibration
Analysis Can Detect Up to 80 Percent of Pump
Failures Early On. https://www.pumpsandsystems
.com/automated-vibration-analysis-can-detect-80
-percent-pump-failures-early.
Varghese, A., Martins, S., Lessing, E., Hassan, G.M., &
Karrech, A. (2022). Pumping sustainably -power and
water consumption in mineral processing plants: someone
should care IMPC Asia Pacific 2022, Melbourne.
Varghese, A., Martins, S., Lessing, E., Hassan, G.M., &
Karrech, A. (2023, 6–8 November ).Slurry Pump
Safety Considerations in Mineral Processing Plants.
MetPlant 2023, Adelaide, Australia.