Mining Consulting Services

A Trusted Consulting Partner

For over three decades, our employees have been helping clients within the mining industry to innovate and make process improvements. With reliability and cost-to-produce continuing to drive decision making, it has become extremely important to optimize the systems and processes currently being deployed through mining consulting services.

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Achieve Your Goals with i3

Companies choose i3 because of our reputation for partnering with our clients — working shoulder-to-shoulder with them — to deliver customized solutions address the needs of this dynamic sector, including SOPs for the mining industry. Finding a trusted partner, that understands your challenges, is willing to deploy a fit-for-purpose approach, and delivers tangible results is what you’ll get with i3!

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Superintendent Mine Maintenance Copper Mine

Employees are great, they get what we do, not the typical groups that show up and say they can help. They actually get what we do and listed to us.
Maintenance Mechanic Canadian Coal Mine

(Consultant) was excellent to deal with, always very professional… I would really like to have (consultant) back, did a good job of organizing and was very thorough with work… I would highly recommend the team to any company.
Lead Supervisor Mining Operations Canadian Coal Mine

Our Mining Project Portfolio

The i3 team has experience in wide variety of mining environments including coal, copper, gold, iron ore, potash, silver, and zinc. With mining process optimization projects completed in North and South America, clients have seen an ROI at an average rate in excess of 18:1.

Service Offerings

Below you’ll see all our services for the mining sector, including:

Operator Driven Reliability

Reduction in downtime
Improved Physical Availability
Reduced Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
Increased Operational Efficiency
Enhanced Equipment Utilization
Reduced Maintenance Costs
Production Throughput Improvement
Optimized Production Scheduling
Quality and Consistency Improvement
Increased Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Maintenance Management Optimization

Improved equipment reliability, minimizing unplanned downtime.
Enhanced scheduling of maintenance activities around planned shutdowns.
Increased predictive maintenance capabilities for critical components.
Streamlined work order management for quicker response to equipment issues.
Optimal allocation of maintenance resources for peak operational performance.
Extended equipment lifespan, where applicable, minimizing replacement costs.
Improved safety protocols and adherence.

Reliability and Asset Management

Improved reliability and performance of assets.
Extended lifespan of critical assets, minimizing replacement costs.
Increases mean time between failure.
Enhanced predictive maintenance capabilities.
Improved risk management and compliance.
Comprehensive asset tracking and documentation.
Streamlined maintenance processes aimed to improve specific equipment performance.
Improved decision-making through data-driven insights into asset performance.
Increased overall operational reliability of mining facilities.

Project Portfolio Management for Capital Projects

Improved planning and execution of mining upgrades.
Enhanced resource allocation and utilization for efficient project delivery.
Reduced project timelines for minimizing downtime during upgrades.
Improved risk management for capital projects.
Streamlined communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
Increased visibility into project progress and performance for upgrades.
Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction through successful project delivery.

Supply Chain Management Optimization

Reduced lead times for critical spare parts.
Enhanced visibility and control over the whole supply chain.
Improved demand forecasting.
Streamlined procurement processes for cost savings in acquiring components.
Improved supplier relationships.
Enhanced risk management and compliance with industry standards.
Improved overall supply chain resilience.
Increased adaptability to fluctuations in demands.

EAM, ERP, and CMMS Utilization Improvement

Streamlined and integrated enterprise-wide processes.
Improved data accuracy and reliability for critical operational decisions.
Enhanced decision-making through real-time insights into plant performance.
Increased operational efficiency through streamlined processes and reduced redundancies.
Comprehensive asset tracking and documentation.
Improved compliance with industry reporting standards.
Enhanced user adoption and satisfaction.

Lean Applications

Elimination of waste in processes for optimized efficiency.
Increased operational efficiency and reduced costs.
Enhanced employee engagement and satisfaction.
Clean, safe, well-organized workspaces.

Management Operating Systems (MOS) Integration

Improved alignment of operations with organizational goals.
Enhanced communication and collaboration among site teams.
Improved performance monitoring and reporting.
Increased accountability and transparency across the fleet.
Streamlined decision-making processes for management.
Improved overall organizational efficiency.
Enhanced adaptability to changes in the mining business environment.
Greater strategic focus and tactical execution in alignment with overall objectives.

Root Cause Analysis and Bad Actor Elimination

Improved problem-solving and decision-making for mine challenges.
Reduced unplanned downtime and associated costs.
Comprehensive understanding of operational issues unique to mining.
Improved overall organizational learning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborative approach to process optimization.
Enhanced communication across departments.
Increased employee engagement and ownership.
Creation of internal process champions.
Reduced resistance to change.
Front-line involvement in solution development.
Peer group involvement in process fixes.
Alignment of processes with front-line feedback.

Continuous Improvement

Establishment of mechanisms for continuous monitoring.
Regular evaluation and improvement.
Adaptation to evolving business needs.

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

Thorough documentation of processes.
Knowledge transfer within the organization.
Minimization of dependency on specific individuals.
Promotion of sustainability.
Development of a process-driven culture.

Measurable Metrics

Definition and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs).
Ongoing assessment of mine performance.
Demonstration of impact of implemented processes.

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Enhance your mining operations with i3 Consulting. Let’s optimize processes and maximize resource utilization for sustainable outcomes. Connect with us today to dig deeper.

our Methodology

Identify

We meticulously analyze how organizations navigate the demands of a fast-paced world, identifying the strategies that set the pace for relevance and competitiveness. This process allows us to pinpoint key opportunities within the organization, culminating in the development of a business optimization plan designed for sustained improvement.

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our Methodology

Innovate

Our focus on innovation involves crafting optimized processes tailored to your organizational structure. These processes not only align with leadership's expectations but also maximize your organization's capacity to meet strategic objectives. This tailored approach ensures that the innovation is not just a concept but a practical enhancement to your overall operational efficiency.

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Implement

With a commitment to being Streamlined, Targeted, and Effective, our unique approach ensures early adoption and addresses the six key elements of sustainability. We drive engagement throughout the organization, supported by a detailed implementation and change management plan. This structured approach guarantees a sustainable implementation, fostering a culture of adaptability and improvement.

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Mining Consulting Services

A Trusted Consulting Partner

Achieve Your Goals with i3

Our Mining Project Portfolio

Service Offerings

Operator Driven Reliability

Maintenance Management Optimization

Reliability and Asset Management

Project Portfolio Management for Capital Projects

Supply Chain Management Optimization

EAM, ERP, and CMMS Utilization Improvement

Lean Applications

Management Operating Systems (MOS) Integration

Root Cause Analysis and Bad Actor Elimination

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

Measurable Metrics

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