The document discusses the evolution of software in the mining industry, highlighting its importance in enhancing accuracy and efficiency in mine operations, particularly in India. It outlines various mining techniques such as underground, surface, and deep-sea mining, while also mentioning leading ERP solutions and their specific aims related to safety, logistics, and cost optimization. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for ERP systems to address industry requirements, including employee safety, explosive material handling, and commodity pricing management.

2. Introduction of Mine
Introduction :-
Mining :- Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other
geological materials from the earth
process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a
mine.

3. Evolution of Software in Mining Industries
1. 1970 :- Software related to Mining Industries
founded across the world
1. 1980 to 1990 :- Using Computer Exploration , And
Mine Planning Started in india

4. Introduction and Importance
 Evolution of Computer software related
mining industries started first on gold Mines
 Such Companies Realize Software / Manual
Reason :- Accuracy and speed

5. Software and Tools
 Mining Start in India with The help of International software
1. SURPAC
2. Data Mining
 But Distributor felt these software important Coz of implemented software

6. Types of Mine
1. Under Ground Mine :- Underground mining is a technique used
to access ores and minerals in the ground by making tunnels.
 Types of Underground Mine
1. Gold Mine
2. Copper Mine
3. Coal Mine

7. Surface Mine :-Surface mining is a type of mining in which
soil and rock overlying the mineral deposit are
removed.

8.  Deep Sea Mine :- Deep sea mining is a relatively new
mineral retrieval process that takes place on the ocean floor.

9. Leading ERP Solutions for Mining Industries
There are Few Mining industry specific ERP Vendor
 Leading Vendors:-
1. Gemcom
2. Mincom
3. Datamine
 Name of Large Mining Companies :-
1. BHP 2. RIO Tinto 3. Anglo American etc

10. Aims of ERP in Mining Industry
Need to Have Capabilities Around Employee’s
safety.
Remote Logistic management
Blending
Commodity Pricing
Material Management

11. Industry requirements and ERP Solutions
1. Safety:- Primary concern : Employee’s Safety
<In Underground Mining>
Expectation from ERP:- ERP Satisfied with EHS <Employee
health and Safety>
2. Explosive Material :-very danger for emp.
Expectation from ERP:- Handle stored and Transport in
safe manner

12. 3. Managing Logistics at Remote location:-
Challenge:- Manage Remote location
Expectation from ERP :- Come with Some Specialization module
Eg. SAP :- Module on remote logistics management
4. Transport Optimisation :- Major component and costly
More than 50% of product cost in coal and irone.
Expectation from ERP :- Give strong optimization capabilities so
cost will reduce

13. 5. Blending :- Diff qualities are mixed to get desired properties in
the finished product is known as blending
Expectation from ERP :- ERP support and help them
6. Commodity pricing:-In Mining product price fluctuate
widely.
Expectation from ERP :- Forward buying for companies to
manage risk

14. 7. Commodity auctions:- auction is a preferred method of
selling commodities.
Use:- In large mining companies.
Expectation from ERP :- support such auction process.
8. CSR :- it is Management concept. Where company integrate
interection with their stakeholders.
Expectation from ERP :- To take responsibility and integrate
management concepts.