The 5S Innovation Model: A Tech-Innovation Strategy for the Mine of the Future

This book aims to help us look into the future of mining by defining ultimate operational conditions that will be present in a typical mining operation regardless of how far in the future. It introduces an innovation strategy designed to identify current and future technologies to achieve specific ultimate operational conditions that will be present in 'the mine of the future.' The five ultimate mining operational conditions or drivers discussed in this book were carefully defined considering current operational and technology trends, and it is envisaged that the mining innovation model introduced in this book can serve as an initial guideline for the mining industry to better identify current and future technologies that need to be addressed today.

Format: Hardback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the future of mining by establishing the ultimate operational conditions that will prevail in a typical mining operation, regardless of how far into the future we may look. It introduces an innovative strategy designed to identify current and future technologies that can help achieve specific ultimate operational conditions that will characterize 'the mine of the future.'

The mining innovation strategy presented here is the culmination of numerous innovation projects in which the author had the privilege of assisting and successfully implementing them at numerous mining companies and mining research institutions across the globe, including Australia, South Africa, the United States, Canada, Peru, and Mexico. This innovation strategy is designed to be compatible with any type of mining method, as well as any commodity being mined, such as metal or nonmetal mining, soft-rock or hard-rock mining, underground or surface mining.

The five ultimate mining operational conditions or drivers discussed in this book were carefully defined by considering current operational and technological trends, which will ensure that any mining company remains competitive in the coming decades. The mining innovation strategy thus takes into account five ultimate operational conditions or drivers: (1) Achieving maximum safety, (2) simplifying systems, (3) utilizing smart-intelligent systems, (4) designing stealth operations, and (5) sustainable use of environmental and human resources within the operation. These five innovation drivers are common denominators across all mining methods, regardless of their operational nature or the commodity being mined, whether it is today or in the future.

It is envisioned that the mining innovation model introduced in this book can serve as an initial guideline for the mining industry to enhance its ability to identify and adopt the necessary technologies to achieve the ultimate operational conditions that will define the mines of the future. By embracing these innovation drivers, the mining industry can position itself for long-term success and sustainability in an ever-evolving landscape.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032622675