ROI of RFID-Based Mining Automation: A Data-Driven Analysis

The Efficiency Problem in Manual Dispatch

Manual gate entry and weighbridge processing are the biggest bottlenecks in mining logistics. Paper-based slips are slow, prone to data entry errors, and open to manipulation. RFID-based automation replaces these bottlenecks with seamless, touchless workflows.

Key Areas of RFID Impact

• Automatic Gate Access: Registered vehicles are identified and let in instantly, eliminating manual registers.
• Weighbridge Integration: RFID tags automatically link vehicle ID with weight data, removing the need for manual typing and preventing "weight manipulation."
• Real-Time Stockpile Management: Know exactly how much material is moving from which pit to which crusher in real-time.

Breaking Down the ROI

Based on our deployment at a major iron ore mine in Odisha, the numbers are clear:

• 35% Throughput Increase: More trucks processed per hour at the same gates.
• 70% Paperwork Reduction: Digital records eliminate the cost of printing and archiving physical slips.
• Elimination of Leakage: Automated weighing reduces unauthorized material movement by 99%.

Conclusion

With a payback period typically under 12 months, RFID automation is one of the highest-ROI investments a mine can make in 2025.

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