Thanks to RCT – Powered by Epiroc, Catalyst Metals has made the transformative move from analogue to digital operations at its Plutonic gold mine in North Meekatharra, Western Australia.
The transition is not limited to new equipment but also includes comprehensive upgrades to existing machines, including Sandvik and Cat loaders with the implementation of RCT’s AutoNav package. The technology allows the mobile machines to navigate autonomously with higher precision, ensuring increased productivity and a better overall working environment for operators.
The mine has also adopted modular platforms, allowing operators to control the loaders from inside the comfort of a light vehicle. With distances between stopes ranging from 3-5 kilometres, this provides a flexible and scalable solution for the site, further driving operational efficiency. In addition, these platforms are designed for easy integration with the newly upgraded digital systems on-site, ensuring seamless communication and data transfer across vast areas of the mine.
Upgrading the communication network with RCT Connect also allows operators and maintenance teams to access real-time diagnostics and receive alerts about potential issues before they lead to costly downtime.
Plutonic sits on 45 granted mining leases with more than 40 kilometres in strike length along the Plutonic-Marymia Gold Belt.
Source: RCT