Straits Resources has implemented the Gemcom InSite mine production management solution at its Tritton copper mine located near Nyngan in New South Wales, Australia. The Tritton underground copper mine has been in operation since 2004 and produced a total of 23,936 t of copper in 2011. The statement said that Tritton had opted for InSite to provide a single solution to the operation’s data management requirements. The software’s data integration and data reconciliation functionalities have eliminated the mine’s reliance on time consuming, manual entry spreadsheets and provided a centralised database for the entire site.

“We have introduced a central data repository where all mining production information is entered into one system – Gemcom InSite. From here we will draw all of our daily, weekly and monthly production reports”, said Katie Yamaguchi, mine geology superintendent at the Tritton mine. “This project will reduce data double handling, improve accuracy of data used for reporting, and provide a single source for all production data.” Consolidating data tracking into one central repository has streamlined Tritton’s processes and will increase productivity across the operation. The ability to track material movements and stockpiles ensures accurate reporting of actual production activities against targets. Additionally, InSite’s production system links data throughout the mining system, significantly simplifying reconciliation and reporting processes. InSite records and evaluates data for service, support and production activities from the mine through to saleable product. Organisations are provided with confidence in data accuracy which results in cost savings, as well as visibility into all areas of production which allows mine and plant operations to rapidly respond to changing conditions.