Bhubaneswar, Odisha; January 20, 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has unveiled a cutting-edge operational dashboard at its Jamkhani Coal Mine in Odisha. This state-of-the-art digital platform, developed in-house, revolutionizes operational tracking and optimization by integrating real-time data, automating routine processes, and optimizing performance metrics.
Built on the First Principles approach, the dashboard monitors mining operations at their core, delivering actionable insights to achieve operational excellence. A key feature is the Time-in-Use Model (TUM), which evaluates planned versus actual cut rates, real-time coal exposure, machinery utilization, dispatch, and stock quality analysis.
The Jamkhani Coal Mine, Vedanta’s first-ever greenfield coal mine and the first private greenfield mine in Odisha, is now fully operational, supplying coal to Vedanta’s Jharsuguda plant—home to the world’s largest aluminium smelter.
Sunil Gupta, COO of Vedanta Aluminium, highlighted the importance of innovation in driving the company’s growth. “The operational dashboard at Jamkhani Coal Mine is a milestone in our digitalization journey. It equips our team to optimize processes, fosters continuous improvement, and significantly enhances operational efficiency,” he said.
David Stone, CEO of Coal Mines, Vedanta Aluminium, added, “Developed in-house, this dashboard aligns with Vedanta’s broader vision of integrating advanced digital tools across our value chain. Future enhancements, such as SAP integration and fleet management, will further refine precision and sustainability in our operations.”
Driving Digital Transformation in Mining
Vedanta’s coal mines business has embraced a digital-first approach, implementing a suite of innovative technologies to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Key initiatives include:
- Blasting Zone Clearance with Drones: Ensures safety during blasting operations by providing broader coverage and eliminating blind spots, safeguarding personnel, machinery, and livestock.
- Glocab Vehicle Booking App: A GPS-enabled app for vehicle booking, tracking, and monitoring administrative vehicle usage. It streamlines bookings and approvals, improving efficiency.
- Collision Avoidance System: Enhances safety by alerting drivers to nearby vehicles, helping prevent collisions.
- Fleet Management System: Uses GPS and geofencing to track coal fleet movements from the pit to the stockyard, ensuring accurate trip counts and eliminating manual errors.
- Contract Manpower Management System (CMMS): Simplifies onboarding and attendance tracking for contract employees through a biometric system, ensuring seamless gate entries and attendance records.
- Dashboard for Kodingamali Mines: Tracks production and dispatch in real-time, offering automated updates, performance analysis, and detailed insights for continuous improvement.
These initiatives underscore Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to leveraging technology to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation across its business.
