Vale

Network Technical Engineering Support
2014
Automation

Totten Mine Network, Technical and Engineering Support

At the heart of Vale Canada Limited's Totten Mine lies a testament to innovation and modern mining practices, and BESTECH has been instrumental in this transformation. From the redesign to the ongoing technical support, our role in Totten Mine’s evolution into a showcase of cutting-edge mining technology exemplifies our commitment to advancing Industry 4.0 applications. By seamlessly integrating with Totten’s operations and continually rolling out sophisticated control and automation systems, we've not only upheld the mine's historical legacy but have also propelled it into a new era of efficiency and technological prowess. Our collaboration with Totten is a beacon of BESTECH’s expertise in elevating industrial operations with forward-thinking solutions and rapid, reliable support.

Vale Canada Limited aimed to modernize the Totten Mine, leveraging it as a beacon of modern mining with the latest in technology, automation, and control systems while utilizing existing structures from the site’s historical operations since the 1960s.

BESTECH proudly served as a key engineering team throughout the Facility Engineering Lifecycle (FEL) study period, contributing significantly to the Totten Mine’s redesign. Our ongoing support in rolling out new applications and solutions leverages the Industry 4.0 backbone, incorporating state-of-the-art controls and automated systems.

Key Features:

  • Development of technical standards and troubleshooting guides.
  • Creation of templates for Distributed Control System (DCS) programming.
  • Comprehensive technical support, maintenance, and system configuration.
  • Enhanced network support and configuration manuals.
  • Advanced monitoring and refinement of underground fibre and wireless networks.
  • Optimization of tracking systems for improved sensitivity and accuracy.

This ongoing project has been instrumental in maintaining the Totten Mine as a paragon of modern mining. Our integration with the Totten technology team ensures seamless, cost-effective support, demonstrating our capability to deliver quick, effective solutions and maintain Totten’s position at the forefront of mining innovation.