Mining Scheduling Software Proven Across 27 Shutdowns
AI-powered mining scheduling that reduced workforce from 700 to 320 workers, saved $1.8M per shutdown, and eliminated charter flights. Purpose-built for mining maintenance and shutdown operations.
Mining Scheduling Challenges We Solve
Mining operations face unique scheduling complexity: remote locations, limited accommodation, specialized equipment, and tight shutdown windows. Traditional scheduling can't handle it.
- Charter Flight Costs: Labor spikes force expensive emergency flights to remote sites
- Accommodation Limits: Camp capacity constraints ignored by manual scheduling
- Shutdown Duration: Every extra day costs millions in lost production
- Workforce Coordination: 101 types of mechanical maintainers to schedule
- Break-in Work: Unexpected discoveries mid-shutdown derail plans
OptiSchedule AI was built for exactly these challenges.
Western Australia Results
"We thought we needed 700 workers. The AI showed us we needed 320. That single insight eliminated charter flights and saved us millions."
- Operations Director, Major Mining Company
| Shutdowns Optimized | 27 |
| Weekly Optimization Cycles | 52 |
| Sites Connected | 27-28 |
| License Savings | $8M |
Mining Scheduling Use Cases
OptiSchedule AI optimizes every type of mining maintenance and scheduling challenge:
Mill Shutdowns
7-14 day major shutdowns, 4 times per year. Optimize crushing, grinding, and processing equipment maintenance windows.
Weekly Primary Maintenance
52 cycles per year of routine maintenance. Balance preventive work with production schedules.
Mobile Equipment
Haul trucks, loaders, dozers. Coordinate workshop capacity with fleet availability requirements.
Contractor Coordination
Multiple contractor crews working simultaneously. Deconflict resources and shared areas automatically.
Mining Constraints We Handle
- Physical constraints (upper vessel work blocks below)
- Crew dependencies (welding waits for lowering)
- 101 mechanical maintainer types
- Camp accommodation limits
- Day/night shift patterns (6AM-6PM)
- Ramp-up/ramp-down inspections
- Hot work permits and safety zones
- Equipment isolation sequences
- Crane and lifting coordination
- Confined space entry limits
Zero constraint violations guaranteed.
Mining Scheduling Software Features
Purpose-built capabilities for mining operations
5-Minute Schedule Generation
Generate complete shutdown schedules with 2,000+ operations in 5 minutes instead of 4 weeks.
Labor Curve Leveling
Automatically flatten labor peaks. Reduce peak workforce from 700 to 320 workers.
20-Second Replanning
When break-in work surfaces mid-shutdown, replan the entire schedule in 20 seconds.
Accommodation Management
Respect camp capacity limits. Zero accommodation conflicts with optimized scheduling.
SAP PM Integration
Bidirectional integration with SAP. Extract work orders, optimize, write back.
Multi-Site Coordination
Coordinate maintenance across 27+ sites with shared resources and contractors.
Mining Scheduling ROI
The financial impact of AI-powered mining scheduling is substantial and measurable:
- $1.8M per shutdown: Direct labor savings from workforce optimization
- Charter flights eliminated: Flat labor curves mean no emergency flights
- Scheduler reduction: 250 planners reduced to 50 with AI assistance
- Reduced shutdown duration: Optimal critical path reduces total time
- <60 day ROI: Investment pays back in first shutdown
Annual Savings Projection
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