This case study examines a key copper mine in Sweden, which encountered significant emissions control challenges, including operational dust emissions, variable weather conditions, and its proximity to sensitive receptors. By deploying a tailored Omnis solution, the mine has effectively reduced dust impact on both workers and nearby communities, while upholding rigorous environmental and safety standards. 

The copper mine plays a crucial role in the region and Sweden, but faces significant operational challenges due to weather changes that affect productivity and community relations. Fluctuating temperatures and a harsh environment complicate daily activities, leading to unpredictable dust events that require substantial resources for mitigation. Additionally, the mine must be mindful of its proximity to sensitive areas, such as a local community and an airport, as dust events can cause disruptions and operational downtime. To tackle these issues, the team is actively collecting data using three onsite compliance monitors. 

The company partnered with Envirosuite to implement its Omnis solution for improved dust monitoring and management at a copper mine. This system features additional monitors for enhanced data coverage and provides the Operations team with advanced insights to optimise productivity under challenging environmental conditions. To monitor dust emissions effectively, a durable sensor network has been deployed, capable of withstanding extreme winter temperatures.

Omnis integrates data from these sensors with Metriqa™, a hyperlocal weather feed, to offer real-time insights on dust concentrations and compliance with regulations. The platform also includes smart alerting to identify non-compliance risks and facilitate rapid responses. This strategy not only supports sustainability but also enhances transparency and relationships with regulators and communities. 

The implementation of the Envirosuite's Omnis platform is fundamentally transforming operations at the copper mine site through seamless data integration to proactively manage environmental risk. Fragmented data is consolidated into a unified platform, significantly enhancing situational awareness and facilitating informed decision-making. 

Operational teams can now quickly identify incident causes while understanding their site's impact, leading to better emissions management and proactive weather risk planning. This has resulted in improved operational efficiency and responsiveness at the mine site, enabling faster responses to dust and air quality issues and enhancing communication with neighbouring communities through efficient reporting and timely updates. Additionally, this supports compliance with regulatory standards.  

Envirosuite has empowered the mine by seamlessly integrating data to enhance environmental risk management, optimise operational efficiency, and ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards.  

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