PLS has launched the Cat® MineStar™ Fleet system at its Pilgangoora Operation, in Western Australia, because it appears to be like to boost security and productiveness.
The fleet administration system (FMS) tracks, screens and manages fleet well being, efficiency and effectivity, with a concentrate on security – detecting machine areas and environment to forestall accidents, PLS says. The system additionally collects real-time knowledge from gear and converts it into actionable info to maximise an operation’s potential.
Brett McFadgen, Chief Working Officer at PLS, advised IM that that is the primary FMS the operation has used.
“Via our work with WesTrac and Caterpillar on the launch of MineStar, we anticipate to realize decrease fleet cycle occasions and gas utilization, whereas rising gear utilisation,” he mentioned, including that the improve was a part of the corporate’s dedication to operational excellence, innovation, improved effectivity and placing security first throughout its operation.
Challenge Supervisor, Andrew Bannon, mentioned in a press launch that the system brings a step-change in operational precision and materials administration. “Excessive-precision machine steering helps our operators dig, grade and cargo in response to plan,” he defined. “Which means higher accuracy and smarter materials motion.
“It additionally tracks the quantity and sorts of supplies moved and loaded, which helps us optimise materials management and cut back waste.”
Pilgangoora produced 754,600 t of spodumene focus within the yr to June 30, 2025, up from 725,300 t the yr earlier.
