Strategic load management: Enhancing eco-efficiency in mining operations through automated technologies

In the face of escalating global demands for sustainable practices within the construction and mining sectors, this paper investigates the transformative impact of automated load analysis technologies. Focused on bridging the gap between traditional operational methodologies and the forefront of aut...

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Main Authors: Ali Akbar Firoozi, Magdeline Tshambane, Ali Asghar Firoozi, Sajid Mubashir Sheikh
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Results in Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024011459
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description In the face of escalating global demands for sustainable practices within the construction and mining sectors, this paper investigates the transformative impact of automated load analysis technologies. Focused on bridging the gap between traditional operational methodologies and the forefront of automation technology, the study provides an in-depth examination of the integration of onboard weighing systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning into mining operations. Through a series of detailed case studies, the research showcases how these technological innovations contribute to substantial improvements in operational efficiency, notably through enhanced load management, reduced fuel consumption, and optimized resource allocation, thereby fostering a decrease in the environmental footprint of mining activities. Furthermore, the paper addresses critical sustainability issues, including workforce transformation, stakeholder engagement, and the broader environmental implications of adopting automated technologies in mining processes. Concluding with strategic policy recommendations, the study advocates for widespread adoption of automated systems within the construction sector to achieve improved environmental and economic outcomes. By emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach, this research highlights the essential role of technological innovation in aligning mining operations with sustainable development goals, positioning automated load analysis as a pivotal strategy for advancing eco-efficiency in the construction and mining industries.
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spelling doaj-art-aaede1d4c75a4cb89cf10238bf4d72102025-08-20T01:58:31ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302024-12-012410289010.1016/j.rineng.2024.102890Strategic load management: Enhancing eco-efficiency in mining operations through automated technologiesAli Akbar Firoozi0Magdeline Tshambane1Ali Asghar Firoozi2Sajid Mubashir Sheikh3Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana; Corresponding author.Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, BotswanaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana; Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana; Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, BotswanaIn the face of escalating global demands for sustainable practices within the construction and mining sectors, this paper investigates the transformative impact of automated load analysis technologies. Focused on bridging the gap between traditional operational methodologies and the forefront of automation technology, the study provides an in-depth examination of the integration of onboard weighing systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning into mining operations. Through a series of detailed case studies, the research showcases how these technological innovations contribute to substantial improvements in operational efficiency, notably through enhanced load management, reduced fuel consumption, and optimized resource allocation, thereby fostering a decrease in the environmental footprint of mining activities. Furthermore, the paper addresses critical sustainability issues, including workforce transformation, stakeholder engagement, and the broader environmental implications of adopting automated technologies in mining processes. Concluding with strategic policy recommendations, the study advocates for widespread adoption of automated systems within the construction sector to achieve improved environmental and economic outcomes. By emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach, this research highlights the essential role of technological innovation in aligning mining operations with sustainable development goals, positioning automated load analysis as a pivotal strategy for advancing eco-efficiency in the construction and mining industries.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024011459Sustainable miningAutomated load analysisConstruction efficiencyIoT in miningMachine learningResource optimization
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Magdeline Tshambane
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Sajid Mubashir Sheikh
Strategic load management: Enhancing eco-efficiency in mining operations through automated technologies
Results in Engineering
Sustainable mining
Automated load analysis
Construction efficiency
IoT in mining
Machine learning
Resource optimization
title Strategic load management: Enhancing eco-efficiency in mining operations through automated technologies
title_full Strategic load management: Enhancing eco-efficiency in mining operations through automated technologies
title_fullStr Strategic load management: Enhancing eco-efficiency in mining operations through automated technologies
title_full_unstemmed Strategic load management: Enhancing eco-efficiency in mining operations through automated technologies
title_short Strategic load management: Enhancing eco-efficiency in mining operations through automated technologies
title_sort strategic load management enhancing eco efficiency in mining operations through automated technologies
topic Sustainable mining
Automated load analysis
Construction efficiency
IoT in mining
Machine learning
Resource optimization
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024011459
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