CALL DATES
First Call:
30 DE JULIO 2025
Present your research paper and be one of the authors at the Operational Excellence in Mining Conference.
Attach your technical work.
submit your technical work on one of the following topics
AREAS OF INTEREST
Operational Efficiency: The goal is to maximize production while minimizing resource usage and downtime. This includes optimizing machinery and equipment, improving work methods and implementing advanced technologies such as automation and robotics.
Cost Management: Controlling and reducing operating costs is critical to maintaining profitability in a competitive and volatile market environment. This is achieved through efficient resource management, supply chain optimization and the implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance practices.
Occupational Health and Safety: Maintaining high safety standards is crucial in mining, given the potentially hazardous nature of the activities involved. Operational excellence involves a commitment to safety through ongoing training, compliance with safety regulations, and the implementation of technologies that reduce occupational hazards.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility: The environmental impact of mining operations is a critical area of focus. Operational excellence includes adopting practices that protect the environment, such as efficient water and energy management, treatment and reduction of emissions and waste, and rehabilitation of mine sites.
Product Quality: Final product quality is vital to meeting customer demands and maintaining competitiveness. Operational excellence seeks to continuously improve processes to ensure that mining products meet or exceed quality specifications.
Talent and Leadership Development: Investing in staff development and promoting effective leadership are essential components of operational excellence. This includes training, skills development, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Use of Technology and Innovation: The integration of new technologies, such as digitization, data analytics and artificial intelligence, is critical to improve decision making, optimize operations and increase overall efficiency.
Change Management and Organizational Culture: Promoting a culture that embraces change and focuses on continuous improvement is crucial to achieving operational excellence. This includes the implementation of quality management systems and the adoption of methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
