Road Degradation Solution with HRE

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Today, we want to share HRE in action and how it tackled road degradation challenges at a surface mining site in Africa. The site experienced prolonged periods of heavy rainfall due to the local climate, which significantly accelerated the rate of road wear and degradation. The limited availability of auxiliary equipment further compounded the issue, as the maintenance team was unable to keep up with the necessary road repairs and upkeep.

Problem: A surface mining site in Africa faced frequent operational disruptions due to road degradation in a critical haul road segment. The site experienced prolonged periods of heavy rainfall due to the local climate, which significantly accelerated the rate of road wear and degradation. The limited availability of auxiliary equipment further compounded the issue, as the maintenance team was unable to keep up with the necessary road repairs and upkeep.

This led to:

• Frequent rack alarms (over 30) weekly from the affected segment.

• Lack of clear visualisation of the issue before implementing HRE.

• Increased safety risks and reduced productivity due to poor road conditions (water and mud accumulation).

Solution: By deploying Haul Road Explorer (HRE):

• The team gained real-time visibility into road conditions and identified the root cause of rack alarms.

• Inspections and communication became streamlined, enabling teams to collaborate efficiently.

• HRE flagged the degraded road segment, showing that water and mud accumulation were affecting vehicle performance.

Results

• Rack alarms decreased by 70% in the first month after implementing targeted maintenance measures.

• Inspections were completed 50% faster using HRE insights, allowing quicker responses.

• Cycle times in the affected segment improved by 15%, boosting haulage productivity.

• Operators reported significantly better vehicle handling and safer operations.