Epiroc, Managem partner for digitalisation Tizert mining project
Epiroc has announced a partnership with Managem to enhance the Tizert mining project in Morocco. The collaboration focuses on implementing advanced digital tools and real-time tracking solutions to create a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art copper mine. This approach aligns with Managem’s commitment to operational excellence and responsible mining practices.
Positioned as the largest underground mining operation in the region, the Tizert copper mine aims for an ambitious production target of 3.6 million tons per year (tpy), representing a transformative opportunity for both Managem and Morocco’s mining sector. The greenfield site is envisioned as a fully digitalized mine, ensuring optimized production, enhanced safety, and environmental sustainability.
Advantages
Epiroc’s Solutions’ advantages include real-time tracking, rapid safety status assessments improve response times during emergencies, automation & integration and utilizes MQTT (Sparkplug) for seamless, real-time data flow across systems, supporting scalability and future growth.
This collaboration not only sets a benchmark for mining excellence in Africa but also underscores the critical role of technology in addressing safety, productivity, and sustainability in mining operations. As the Tizert project progresses, Epiroc’s scalable and modular solutions are poised to support its growth and adaptation to evolving industry demands.
Managem is a Pan-African mining group that has been developing and enhancing a diversified and balanced portfolio between gold and energy transition metals for over 90 years. The group is involved in the entire mining cycle, from exploration to the commercialisation of metals. Managem employs 5000 people, operates in seven African countries, including Morocco, and is committed to maintaining its culture of responsible mining valuation in all its activities by adhering to international standards and norms in environmental protection, social practices, and governance.
