An in-depth understanding of the Drivers for increased mechanisation is important to ensure that mechanization is not adopted for the wrong reasons.

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The two top Drivers for embarking on mechanization are:

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Increased productivity leading to lower unit/ton produces, and this also allows for flexibility to realise extraction of lower grade reserves.

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Improved safety by removing workers from high “risk areas” and reducing the incidence of low-skilled work.

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Increased productivity improving overall productivity is probably the most important driver for increased mechanization.

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We apply a Six-step approach to assist in the multi-criteria decision making process:

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• Identify the need for change

• Evaluate and “Weight” the criteria

• Identify the options available

• Calculate the best option based on the weighted criteria

• Implement and measure outcome

• Audit and re-align where required

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