Ensure that your plant has a good inventory of spare parts on hand by learning how to collect the data necessary to build your own spare parts inventory model. Read more
How can the overall performance of your plant be determined? Most plants calculate availability, or the percent of the time the plant or a particular circuit is operating, as well as overall productio ... Read more
In this interactive PDF, we talk about common training myths and our responses. Read more
Founded in 1983, Performance Associates International (PAI) is the worldwide leader in mine and plant industrial training. Our custom training modules and on-site training have improved start-up succe ... Read more
Drone adoption is thriving in several industries and the aggregates and mining industry that Firmatek serves is no exception. Although drone tech is relatively new, drones are revolutionizing the w ... Read more
The geology report, feasibility study, and mine plan look great. Why do so many mining project start-ups fail to perform? Most mining companies put a great deal of emphasis on the nature of the reserv ... Read more
We were recently asked to inspect a large indoor construction site with a roof height of approx 100 feet. The project will eventually be one of the largest indoor mall and family entertainment comple ... Read more
With reference to greenfield plant projects, using process simulators similar to the designed plant Human-Machine Interface (HMI) or Distributed Control System (DCS) has become common practice. These ... Read more
Drones have made it faster, easier, and safer to collect data. New drone tech has allowed us to develop better deliverables and custom solutions for our clients. But it hasn’t always been a smooth ... Read more
In the past, we’ve discussed techniques and best practices necessary for precision mapping projects requiring a high degree of absolute accuracy. Not all clients require that level of accuracy, so d ... Read more
Developing a profitable mining venture is no small matter. It requires enormous initial investments in research, construction, and equipment. But a mineral processing plant does not run itself. Even w ... Read more
Mapping is one of the least understood applications for drones. Maps are very useful for many industries, but if your customers require accurate measurements, additional controls are needed beyond s ... Read more