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Data and AI Solutions for Mining and Natural Resources

Connect geology, fleet, plant and environmental data to raise throughput, reduce unplanned downtime, improve safety and prove responsible production.

From Ore Body to Market with Connected Data

Mining, metals, quarrying, oil and gas and forestry operations generate data across a long and harsh value chain: drill holes and block models, fleet telemetry, crushers and mills, conveyors, rail and port logistics, and environmental monitoring. Demand for critical minerals such as copper, lithium and nickel is rising, ore grades are declining in many deposits, and investors, communities and regulators expect clear evidence of safe, responsible production. Operations that connect their data make better decisions at every step.

Hanoi Technology helps resource companies turn operational data into value. We build platforms that bring OT and IT data together across sites, machine learning models for maintenance, throughput and grade, optimization for fleet and logistics, and traceable ESG and tailings monitoring data that supports frameworks such as the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.

The Challenge

The Data Challenges Facing Mining and Resource Companies

Remote, complex operations make data both more valuable and harder to use.

Disconnected Operational Systems

Fleet management, dispatch, plant control systems, historians, laboratory systems and maintenance platforms usually come from different vendors. Engineers spend hours stitching data together in spreadsheets to understand a single shift.

Costly Unplanned Downtime

Haul trucks, shovels, crushers, mills and conveyors run under extreme loads. A single failure on a critical asset can halt production across the value chain, and spare parts may be weeks away.

Variable Ore and Declining Grades

Ore hardness, grade and mineralogy vary across the deposit, affecting recovery and energy use. Without linking geology to plant performance, processing settings are tuned reactively.

Safety, Environmental and Social Scrutiny

Tailings facilities, water use, emissions and community impacts are under close scrutiny from regulators, investors and customers. Companies need continuous, auditable evidence rather than periodic manual reports.

Business Value

What Modern Data and AI Deliver for Mining

Higher Throughput and Recovery

Mine-to-mill analytics link blasting, ore characteristics and plant settings. Operators adjust in real time to maintain throughput and recovery as ore changes.

Less Unplanned Downtime

Condition monitoring and predictive models give early warning of component failures. Maintenance is planned around production instead of interrupting it.

Optimized Fleet and Logistics

Dispatch, haul cycle and rail and port analytics reduce queuing, idle time and fuel consumption. More tonnes move with the same equipment.

Safer Operations

Analytics on fatigue, proximity events, geotechnical monitoring and incident data identify risk patterns. Safety teams intervene before incidents occur.

Continuous Environmental Monitoring

Tailings, water and emissions sensors feed dashboards and alerts with full history. Engineers of record and regulators can see trends at any time.

Traceable, Responsible Supply

Chain-of-custody and ESG data show where material came from and how it was produced. Customers with responsible sourcing requirements get evidence they can trust.

Every Tonne Is a Data Problem

The difference between a good and an average operation is often not the equipment but how quickly decisions are made with good data, from the drill pattern to the train schedule. We help resource companies make those decisions faster, with integrated data that works reliably even at remote sites.

Our Services

Our Mining and Natural Resources Solutions

Six solution areas that connect the value chain from resource to market.

Operational Data Platforms

We integrate fleet management, historians, plant control, laboratory, maintenance and ERP data into a site and enterprise data platform with edge components for limited connectivity.

  • IT and OT data architecture
  • Edge-to-cloud pipelines
  • Common asset and production data model

Predictive Maintenance and Reliability

We develop condition monitoring and failure prediction models for mobile fleet and fixed plant using vibration, temperature, oil analysis and operating data.

  • Failure prediction models
  • Asset health dashboards
  • Integration with maintenance planning

Mine-to-Mill and Process Optimization

We link geological, blasting, fragmentation and plant data to optimize throughput, recovery and energy, and build soft sensors for difficult-to-measure parameters.

  • Ore characterization analytics
  • Plant performance models
  • Operator advisory dashboards

Fleet, Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization

We analyze haul cycles, dispatch, rail and port operations and inventory to reduce bottlenecks, and apply optimization to scheduling and blending.

  • Haul cycle and productivity analytics
  • Rail and port scheduling optimization
  • Stockpile and blending models

Safety, Tailings and Environmental Monitoring

We connect geotechnical instruments, piezometers, water quality and emissions sensors to monitoring dashboards and alerts with auditable history.

  • Tailings monitoring data platform
  • Environmental compliance dashboards
  • Trigger action response plan alerts

ESG Reporting and Traceability

We automate collection of energy, emissions, water and social metrics and build chain-of-custody data for responsible sourcing and product passports.

  • ESG data model and pipelines
  • Emissions and water accounting
  • Chain-of-custody and traceability data

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Services for Mining and Natural Resources

Our Approach

How We Engage with Resource Companies

A practical approach that works with site realities, safety requirements and remote operations.

  1. 01

    Site and Value Chain Assessment

    We work with operations, maintenance, processing and IT teams to map systems, data availability, connectivity and the biggest constraints on value.

    Deliverables: Value driver and constraint map · Data and connectivity assessment

  2. 02

    Use Case Prioritization

    We quantify candidate use cases, such as downtime reduction or throughput improvement, and select those with the clearest value and data readiness.

    Deliverables: Prioritized use case roadmap · Business case and KPIs

  3. 03

    Data Foundation and Edge Integration

    We set up secure pipelines from OT and IT systems, edge processing where connectivity is limited and data quality checks for sensor data.

    Deliverables: Integrated data sets · Edge and cloud architecture

  4. 04

    Model Development with Site Experts

    We build models in sprints and validate them with metallurgists, reliability engineers and operators against historical events.

    Deliverables: Validated models · Operator-facing dashboards

  5. 05

    Deployment, Adoption and Scaling

    We embed results in daily routines, such as shift meetings and maintenance planning, measure outcomes and replicate successful solutions across sites.

    Deliverables: Adoption and training plan · Multi-site rollout playbook

Use Cases

Mining and Natural Resources Use Cases

Concrete scenarios across mining, processing and resource logistics.

Haul Truck Engine Failure Prediction

Telemetry from engine sensors and oil analysis results predict likely failures weeks ahead. Maintenance replaces components during planned shutdowns instead of after a breakdown in the pit.

Grinding Circuit Optimization

Ore hardness estimates from drilling data feed a model that recommends mill settings. Operators keep throughput stable as ore from different pit zones arrives.

Conveyor Belt Condition Monitoring

Vibration and thermal data from idlers and pulleys identify failing components along kilometers of conveyor. Inspections focus on the sections that need attention.

Tailings Dam Monitoring

Piezometer, inclinometer and satellite deformation data feed a single dashboard with threshold alerts. Engineers see trends continuously and respond according to defined action plans.

Rail and Port Scheduling

An optimization model plans train loading and ship berthing based on stockpiles, quality specifications and vessel arrivals. Demurrage costs fall and product blending targets are met.

Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Tracking

Fuel and electricity consumption data from fleet and plant is automatically converted into emissions by site and activity. Sustainability teams report with full audit trails and identify reduction opportunities.

Technology

Platforms and Standards We Work With in Mining

We integrate with the operational technologies and standards common in resource industries.

  • OPC UA
  • MQTT
  • ISA-95
  • AVEVA PI System
  • Fleet management system integrations
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • IBM Maximo
  • Esri ArcGIS
  • Azure IoT
  • AWS IoT
  • Databricks
  • Snowflake
  • Apache Kafka
  • Power BI
  • GISTM
  • GHG Protocol

Platforms

Deliver Mining and Natural Resources on Your Preferred Platform

Why Hanoi Technology

Why Organizations Choose Hanoi Technology

Senior, Cross-Functional Teams

Strategy, data, AI, cloud and engineering specialists work as one team, so nothing is lost between hand-offs.

Proven Delivery

More than 50 projects delivered for clients in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Radical Transparency

A written update every week and a demo of working software every sprint, so you always know where things stand.

Cost-Effective Global Delivery

Experienced engineers from our Hanoi delivery hub, with working-hour overlap for every major time zone.

−25%operational costs

Success Story · Logistics

Route optimization and fleet visibility for a regional logistics company

A regional delivery company handling thousands of shipments a day was planning routes and dispatching by hand. We built dynamic route optimization, a fleet dashboard and a driver app.

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Resources

Featured Resources

Industry trends and practical guidance to help you get more value from data, AI and technology.

Get More from Every Tonne

Book a free consultation to discuss maintenance, processing, logistics or ESG data priorities with our resources team. We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours.

Mining and Natural Resources FAQ

Can your solutions work at remote sites with limited connectivity?

Yes. We design architectures with edge components that collect, buffer and process data locally, so dashboards and models keep working when links to the cloud are slow or interrupted. Data synchronizes when connectivity is available. We size edge hardware and software to site conditions and work with your OT and network teams to fit existing infrastructure and security zones.

Do you integrate with our fleet management and plant control systems?

We integrate with common fleet management, dispatch, historian, distributed control, laboratory and maintenance systems using OPC UA, MQTT, APIs, database connections or exports, depending on vendor support. Integration is typically read-only from control systems to protect safety and reliability. Where write-back or advisory control is needed, we design it together with your control engineers and follow your change management procedures.

How quickly can predictive maintenance deliver value?

A focused pilot on one asset class, such as haul truck engines or mill gearboxes, typically produces validated models within about three to four months if historical sensor and failure data is available. If failure history is limited, we start with condition monitoring and anomaly detection and refine models as events accumulate. Value is measured against agreed metrics such as unplanned downtime hours or component life.

Can you help with tailings and environmental compliance?

We build the data platforms and dashboards that collect instrument and sensor data, apply quality checks, maintain complete histories and trigger alerts based on thresholds defined in your management plans. This supports the monitoring and transparency expectations of standards such as the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management. Engineering judgment and responsibility stay with your engineers of record; our role is to make the data reliable and accessible.

Do you support oil and gas, forestry and other resource sectors?

Yes. Many of our solution areas, such as predictive maintenance, operational data platforms, logistics optimization and ESG reporting, apply across resource industries. We adapt data models and analytics to each sector’s equipment, processes and regulatory context, working closely with your domain experts.

How do you scale a successful pilot across multiple sites?

We design pilots with scaling in mind: reusable data models, configurable pipelines and models that can be retrained on each site’s data. After a successful pilot we create a rollout playbook covering integration, validation and change management steps, and we support site teams through adoption. A dedicated team or managed service model can then operate the solution across the portfolio.