Escalating input costs and volatile commodity prices are making productivity and efficiency enhancements vital to the survival of mining enterprises. With this in mind, the AST Group`s mining division AST Mining in conjunction with Graphic Mining Solutions International (GMSI, a wholly owned subsidiary company of AST) will exhibit their skills and expertise to help their clients in this market.
AST is uniquely positioned in the mining market with the capability to provide a wide range of solutions, tailor-made for the client, developed with an international pool of expertise and marketed globally. The introduction and implementation of new technologies to the core value chain of mining operations and the application of IT for the improvement of mining business processes require an in-depth understanding of the mining business.
AST Mining is the AST Group`s vehicle to develop and add value to the provision of information and communication technology (ICT) services specifically for the mining, minerals and metals marketplace.
AST Mining uses the delivery model of the AST Group to leverage specialist mining industry business process skills for the exploitation of technology to the maximum benefit of the client.
"Our knowledge of mine planning systems and mineral resource management technologies and practices allow AST Mining to grow aggressively within the vertical mining space," explains Jim Porter, MD of AST Mining. "Within that vertical space, AST Mining delivers a far wider range of IT services than traditionally expected from even large IT companies. AST`s proven track record and depth of expertise in large-scale outsourcing contracts offer maximum value to our clients in the mining industry."
GMSI adds value to its clients in the mining industry through mining and business engineering, technical services outsourcing, systems integration services, technical mining systems, logistics and integrated risk management systems (Palladium and IRMS). Knowledge of mine planning systems and mineral resource management technologies and practices is a core competency of GMSI.
Full maintenance and support services are provided by GMSI IT staff and mining engineers for all technical systems used throughout the mining value chain. GMSI integrates technical mining systems with ERP and MES environments as well as other services or systems, often providing value through the enhancement or replacement of legacy systems.
"There is a growing need to interface real-time information with management information systems and to model and simulate various aspects of the mining operation," says Dolf Prinsloo, MD of GMSI. "GMSI is pioneering world-first technologies for the simulation and optimisation of mining business processes."
As an emerging, internationally recognised centre of excellence in the mining field, AST Mining and GMSI`s client base includes mines operated by virtually every mining group in SA and, through international partnerships, it is taking its services abroad.
See AST Mining and GMSI in Hall 8, Stand B9.
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AST`s intellectual capacity, as well as the business model and strong customer base, forms the basis for the integrated services solutions business. Ideally positioned as a leading technology solutions company focused on selected industries, AST unlocks substantial value for its clients. The AST Group - a trustworthy and innovative ICT company.
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