Epiroc has been selected by Managem to enhance the safety and productivity of its Tizert mining project in Morocco, providing Managem with the digital tools necessary to modernise its operations and ensure both safety and efficiency at this critical site.

The Tizert project in Morocco, a greenfield site, planned to be the largest underground mining operation in the region, represents a transformative opportunity for growth, Epiroc says. With an ambitious production target of 3.6 Mt/y, this copper mine is poised to redefine mining excellence in the region.

To fully harness its potential, Managem envisioned a state-of-the-art digitalised greenfield copper mine, leveraging advanced technologies to ensure optimised production and enhanced safety from day one. Managem’s commitment to operational excellence and safety required real-time tracking solutions for personnel and vehicles. The cutting-edge solution provided by Epiroc delivers key advantages:

• Situational awareness, real-time tracking of vehicles and personnel with hardware tags, ensuring efficient use of resources;
• Emergency support, quickly determines the safety status of personnel, significantly improving response times;
• Event automation automates event-based processes and machine data while integrating with third-party planning systems for a clear overview of work progress, ensuring project timelines are maintained; and
• Data integration through MQTT (Sparkplug), ensuring smooth, real-time data flow.

Pelin Kocak, Regional Digital Business Manager, said: “Our modular and scalable solutions meet Managem’s immediate needs while allowing for future growth as the Tizert project expands and we are happy to support the project further.”