Mining & Minerals Automation Solutions
End-to-end digital mining solutions: from extraction to processing. PLC/SCADA automation, remote operation, and predictive maintenance for mines worldwide.
Digital Mining, Reimagined
The mining industry faces mounting challenges: declining ore grades, increasing extraction depths, stricter health and safety regulations, and relentless cost pressure. SENTRADO delivers comprehensive digital mining solutions that span the entire production chain — from extraction and conveying to mineral processing and refining.
Our integrated approach combines the MINAS mining automation standard library, PCS 7/WINCC centralized monitoring, and MindSphere industrial IoT to create intelligent, connected mining operations that maximize throughput, optimize resource recovery, and ensure the highest safety standards.
Industry Drivers We Address
- Declining ore grades — more efficient processing methods needed
- Increasing extraction depth — open-pit transitioning to underground
- Health, safety & environment — safer operations in harsh conditions
- Cost pressure — investment and operational efficiency optimization
- Production efficiency — higher resource recovery and asset utilization
- Digital transformation — IoT, AI, and automation for smart mining
Core Solutions
Comprehensive automation covering the entire mining value chain — from face to shipping.
Extraction Automation
Automated control for shearer loaders, road headers, and longwall face systems. Maximize cutting efficiency while ensuring miner safety.
Transport System Control
Belt conveyor, locomotive haulage, and hoist automation for efficient material movement from face to surface.
Mineral Processing Automation
Full-process control for crushing, grinding, flotation, magnetic separation, and pelletizing operations.
Plant-wide Centralized Monitoring
WINCC/PCS 7-based SCADA systems providing complete visibility and control over all mining operations from a single control center.
Predictive Maintenance
Vibration, temperature, and oil quality online monitoring with AI-driven fault prediction and maintenance scheduling.
Smart Mining IoT Platform
MindSphere-based industrial IoT platform for big data analytics, real-time performance management, and process optimization.
System Architecture
A layered automation architecture designed for mining operations — from enterprise planning to field equipment.
ERP Layer
Enterprise resource planning integrating financial management, order processing, and supply chain coordination.
MES Layer
Manufacturing execution system for production scheduling, quality management, and energy optimization.
Level 2 Automation
MINAS automation standard library, shop-floor automation, and plant-wide centralized monitoring (WINCC/PCS 7).
Communication Layer
PROFINET-based industrial communication network ensuring reliable, real-time data exchange across all field devices.
Field Equipment
Direct control of mining equipment including shearers, locomotives, crushers, conveyors, mills, and flotation cells.
PLC Platform
S7-1500 for standard applications and S7-400H redundant systems for critical mining safety and process control.
Why Choose SENTRADO for Mining
Trusted partner for digital mining transformation, backed by Siemens technology and decades of industrial automation experience.
MINAS Standard Library
Pre-configured, tested function blocks for mining automation — faster engineering, proven reliability.
Complete Solution
From integrated engineering design to commissioning, remote operation, and full lifecycle support.
IoT & Big Data
MindSphere IoT platform with XHQ real-time performance management and advanced analytics.
Safety First
SIL-certified safety systems, redundant PLC architecture, and comprehensive gas & ventilation monitoring.
Project Highlights
Proven track record in mining automation across diverse mineral types and mining methods.
Non-ferrous Mine Automated Crane System
Deployed Siemens crane automation for unmanned overhead crane operations in a non-ferrous mining facility. Achieved automatic positioning, grabbing, and transporting — a breakthrough in unmanned crane technology for the mining sector.
Iron Ore Processing Automation
Implemented full-process automation for an iron ore concentrator: crushing → grinding → magnetic separation. The integrated control system increased throughput by 15% while reducing energy consumption per ton of processed ore.
Coal Mine Comprehensive Automation
Integrated centralized monitoring system for coal mining, conveying, ventilation, and dewatering operations. WINCC OA-based SCADA reduced underground personnel requirements by 30% through remote operation capabilities.
Technical Specifications
Key platforms and technologies powering our mining automation solutions.
| Automation Standard | MINAS |
| PLC Platform | S7-1500 / S7-400H (Redundant) |
| SCADA | WINCC / PCS 7 / WINCC OA |
| IoT Platform | MindSphere |
| MES | Production Scheduling / Quality Mgmt / Energy Mgmt |
| Communication | PROFINET, Industrial Ethernet |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our mining automation solutions.
What stages of mining do your automation solutions cover?
How do you enable remote mining operation?
How is the predictive maintenance system deployed?
Do you support both underground and open-pit mines?
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Discuss Your Mining Automation Project
Whether you're modernizing an existing mine or developing a new operation, our engineering team is ready to deliver a tailored digital mining solution. Get in touch to start the conversation.