Reliability improvement initiatives for an open-pit iron ore mine
- Location
- Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
- Year
- 2022
- Engagement
- Profitability Improvement: Maintenance & Reliability
An open-pit iron ore mine was experiencing production shortfalls due to low availability of critical equipment, including drills, shovels, and haul trucks. The operation required targeted reliability improvements to stabilize equipment performance and support tonnage targets.
Our team implemented targeted reliability and maintenance planning initiatives through three 12-week sprints. We prioritized improvement actions by equipment type, delivered front-line quick wins with operators and maintenance teams, and corrected non-compliance in maintenance planning to reduce premature equipment failures.
Measurable impact
+24%
Improved MTBF by 9–24% across drills, shovels, and trucks
Mining
Case snapshot
Implemented front-line quick wins to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices
Mining
Case snapshot
Strengthened maintenance planning and compliance to reduce premature failures and increase equipment availability
Mining