Torsa has undertaken a successful project to develop a state-of-the-art safety system for the stockpiles at Antapaccay copper mine in Peru, owned by Glencore. The main objective of this solution was to implement an operator alert system for stockpiles, aiming to prevent incidents related to the operator’s position on the  feeders. The system was entirely customised to meet the specific needs of Antapaccay.

The project involved an analysis of the feeder locations and the interaction between various mining equipment and these elements. The solution provided a user-friendly interface that informed machinery operators about the risks in their work area. It offered visual and auditory alerts only in the presence of a genuine risk, making it an effective tool for enhancing safety in the work zone.

The comprehensive scope of work executed by Torsa included development of the Stockpile Alert Solution based on the previously reviewed technical proposal and performing detailed engineering to define key data for system development, including the identification of risk zones. Torsa also supplied the necessary equipment for the implementation of the security system and ensured smooth installation and commissioning, plus provided comprehensive training to the operators.

The system reports to the Torsa Cloud platform, enabling seamless connectivity and centralised monitoring. Clients can configure various types of alerts according to their specific requirements. The platform also allows access to real-time information from any internet-connected device.

The reliability and effectiveness of the project also led to Antapaccay receiving recognition from the ISEM (Institute of Mining Safety in Peru) for the system. It also won the Excellence in Risk Prevention Award 2022 organised by RIMAC. This award was granted in the category of ‘Best Business Initiative in Occupational Risk Prevention’ thanks to the stockpile safety system.