DRA Global, through its operations business Minopex, has successfully established and operated NeuroMine, its Mining Insight Centre, throughout Africa and the Middle East since 2023. Building on this success, DRA has now expanded this innovative capability into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the recent implementation at the Bravus Carmichael Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP), which DRA Operations has been managing since 2022. With this expansion, NeuroMine's advanced analytics are now utilised across 10 operational sites.
In the short time that NeuroMine has been operational at Carmichael, its benefits have already translated into improved performance. This success underscores DRA's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiency and productivity for its clients.
DRA Global is looking to further expand this state-of-the-art analytics capability as part of its global Operations & Maintenance (O&M) offering, aiming to deliver unparalleled value to its clients worldwide.
What is NeuroMine?
NeuroMine is a comprehensive hub that navigates the entirety of the mining value chain – from mining, comminution, processing, and tailings to logistics. It leverages advanced data analysis and data science techniques, along with various integrated systems, to offer deep insights into mining operations. These insights are crucial for promoting enhanced throughput, recovery, uptime, and grade.
A diverse team of domain data scientists and analytical experts supports the centralised function of NeuroMine. This team brings a wealth of multi-commodity experience, which is instrumental in delivering solutions that drive optimal operational performance and efficiencies. By harnessing the power of data, NeuroMine enables mining operations to achieve new levels of productivity and sustainability.
Expanding Global Reach
The expansion into the APAC region marks a significant milestone for DRA Global and its clients. The implementation at the Bravus Carmichael CHPP is a testament to the scalability and adaptability of NeuroMine's analytics capabilities. As DRA continues to grow its global footprint, the integration of NeuroMine into more sites will undoubtedly lead to further advancements in mining operations, setting new standards for the industry.
The success of NeuroMine in the EMEA region and its promising start in APAC highlight the transformative potential of data-driven insights in mining. DRA Global's commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that its clients will continue to benefit from the latest advancements in mining technology, driving the industry forward into a more efficient and sustainable future.
DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.
The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA’s teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.
DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific.