Article which help to know how ERP work in mining industries. And benefits of ERP in Mining Industries

2. Introduction of Mine
Introduction :-
Mining :- Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other
geological materials from the earth
process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a
mine.

3. Evolution of Software in Mining Industries
1. 1970 :- Software related to Mining Industries
founded across the world
1. 1980 to 1990 :- Using Computer Exploration , And
Mine Planning Started in india

4. Introduction and Importance
 Evolution of Computer software related
mining industries started first on gold Mines
 Such Companies Realize Software / Manual
Reason :- Accuracy and speed

5. Software and Tools
 Mining Start in India with The help of International software
1. SURPAC
2. Data Mining
 But Distributor felt these software important Coz of implemented software

6. Types of Mine
1. Under Ground Mine :- Underground mining is a technique used
to access ores and minerals in the ground by making tunnels.
 Types of Underground Mine
1. Gold Mine
2. Copper Mine
3. Coal Mine

7. Surface Mine :-Surface mining is a type of mining in which
soil and rock overlying the mineral deposit are
removed.

8.  Deep Sea Mine :- Deep sea mining is a relatively new
mineral retrieval process that takes place on the ocean floor.

9. Leading ERP Solutions for Mining Industries
There are Few Mining industry specific ERP Vendor
 Leading Vendors:-
1. Gemcom
2. Mincom
3. Datamine
 Name of Large Mining Companies :-
1. BHP 2. RIO Tinto 3. Anglo American etc

10. Aims of ERP in Mining Industry
Need to Have Capabilities Around Employee’s
safety.
Remote Logistic management
Blending
Commodity Pricing
Material Management

11. Industry requirements and ERP Solutions
1. Safety:- Primary concern : Employee’s Safety
<In Underground Mining>
Expectation from ERP:- ERP Satisfied with EHS <Employee
health and Safety>
2. Explosive Material :-very danger for emp.
Expectation from ERP:- Handle stored and Transport in
safe manner

12. 3. Managing Logistics at Remote location:-
Challenge:- Manage Remote location
Expectation from ERP :- Come with Some Specialization module
Eg. SAP :- Module on remote logistics management
4. Transport Optimisation :- Major component and costly
More than 50% of product cost in coal and irone.
Expectation from ERP :- Give strong optimization capabilities so
cost will reduce

13. 5. Blending :- Diff qualities are mixed to get desired properties in
the finished product is known as blending
Expectation from ERP :- ERP support and help them
6. Commodity pricing:-In Mining product price fluctuate
widely.
Expectation from ERP :- Forward buying for companies to
manage risk

14. 7. Commodity auctions:- auction is a preferred method of
selling commodities.
Use:- In large mining companies.
Expectation from ERP :- support such auction process.
8. CSR :- it is Management concept. Where company integrate
interection with their stakeholders.
Expectation from ERP :- To take responsibility and integrate
management concepts.