Slide 1: Mining's innovation imperative
Mining’s innovation imperative Chris Salisbury Chief executive – Iron Ore
Slide 2: Cautionary statements
Cautionary statements This presentation has been prepared by Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited (“Rio Tinto”). By accessing/attending this presentation you acknowledge that you have read and understood the following statement. Forward-looking statements This document contains certain forward-lookin
Slide 3: Innovation – broadly applied and an agent of rapid change
Innovation – broadly applied and an agent of rapid change • Engineering out risk • Improving productivity • Integrated machines and data • Driving an innovation culture 3 | © Rio Tinto 2017
Slide 4: Pioneering since 1966
Pioneering since 1966 4 | © Rio Tinto 2017
Slide 5: Iron Ore remains essential to human progress
Iron Ore remains essential to human progress 5 | © Rio Tinto 2017
Slide 6: Mine to market productivity and culture
Mine to market productivity and culture • Thousands of improvement opportunities across – 370 haul trucks – 50 production drills – 200 locomotives – 450km of conveyors – 1700km of rail • 11,000 employees driving productivity • From new programme to embedding practices 6 | © Rio Tinto 2017
Slide 7: Our technology and automation journey
Our technology and automation journey Autonomous Haulage System RTVis™ and MAS Autonomous Drilling System • 20% of fleet is autonomous • RTVis™ enabling data visualisation • Increased availability at reduced cost • Each AHS truck is more productive in our mine automation system (MAS) • Fully autonom
Slide 8: AutoHaul system already delivering benefits
AutoHaul® system already delivering benefits • Public safety risk reduction Frequency Current rail system AutoHaul® • Automated response to speed limits and alarms • Improved cycle times through optimised driving strategies • Trains will operate continuously without shift change Ave Speed (km/hr) 8
Slide 9: Integration and process control to unlock value
Integration and process control to unlock value 5. MAS automatically updates the grade 1. Drill & blast design sent to ADS control model. and SCT through the Mining Processing Planning Automation System (MAS) MAS/Fusion Project Drill and blast process loop 2. Drilling completed by Load Drilling auto
Slide 10: Creating and sustaining an innovation culture
Creating and sustaining an innovation culture 1. Plant control 2. Fleet management system receives and system receives data analyses truck on rates and bin levels performance data from the plant 4. Processing plant is 3. Trucks are assigned fed continuously. to dumper based on System performance ava
Slide 11: The jobs of the future
The jobs of the future • Opportunities for technical specialists and innovative ideas for improvements • Utilising technology for safer and more efficient operations • Supporting careers in automation, engineering and science 11 | © Rio Tinto 2017
Slide 12: Conclusion
Conclusion • Partnering with the best to bring ideas to life • Embracing innovation culture • Understanding and applying technology drives productivity 12 | © Rio Tinto 2017