Micromine reports that the recent implementation of the Micromine Pitram fleet management system (FMS) at Çayeli Bakir has unified the mine’s control and fleet management processes, resulting in a significant increase in productivity.
Located along the Black Sea coast in Türkiye, Çayeli Bakir is a key copper and zinc mining operation managed by First Quantum Minerals. To address rising operational costs and the challenges of managing multiple ore bodies, Çayeli Bakir adopted Micromine Pitram to consolidate its mine control and fleet management into a single, powerful solution.
Since deploying Micromine Pitram, Çayeli Bakir has doubled its target-hitting activities and reported an average productivity increase of 18%. The system’s data visualization and equipment tracking features enable real-time insights that help optimize operations.
This integrated approach to mine control has facilitated more effective decision-making and resource allocation, contributing to reduced costs and enhanced safety and productivity. Sevda Kartoğlu, Cost Control & Design Engineer at Çayeli Bakir, stated, “Micromine Pitram’s real-time monitoring capabilities have transformed our mining approach. With Pitram, we can track our assets and personnel, make data-driven decisions, and adjust our operations in real-time. This ability to optimize resources on such a scale has been invaluable for our team.”
Additionally, the integration with ERP systems enhances Çayeli Bakir’s capacity to translate data into actionable insights, supporting the mine’s broader business intelligence objectives. Specific improvements include an 8% increase in production tonnes, a 39% rise in development, and a 26% growth in rock bolting. The mobile app Pitram Connect also allows supervisors to remotely monitor operations, providing on-demand data access and improving response times to potential disruptions.
Credo Unamaca, Micromine’s Business Development Manager, remarked, “The ongoing success of Micromine Pitram at Çayeli Bakir highlights the significant impact digital transformation can have on mining operations. We are proud to assist Çayeli Bakir in achieving its productivity and efficiency goals, showcasing Micromine Pitram’s capabilities as a leader in mine control solutions.
