Why Fuel Management Matters in the Mining Industry
Mining operations run 24/7 in some of the most challenging environments. Every minute of downtime costs money. With heavy equipment, large vehicle fleets, and high fuel consumption, even small inefficiencies or fuel losses can lead to major operational setbacks, safety risks, and budget overruns.
Implementing a fuel management system gives mining companies the visibility and control needed to reduce waste, prevent theft, and keep equipment moving.
Fuel Management Success in the Mining Industry
A major mining operation with 126 vehicles on a single site struggled with:
- Limited visibility into tank levels
- No automated control over dispensing
- Risk of fuel misuse and refueling delays
- Difficulty maintaining reliable data for audits and fuel planning
The Solution
SCI provided a rugged, mining-ready fuel management system:
- 3 FuelShield® Units for secure, authorized fueling across 6 pumps
- 8 LevelShield® Sensors for real-time monitoring of 8 fuel tanks
- FuelB4® Software for automated transaction logging, reporting, and fuel inventory management
This solution delivered real-time data, reduced manual tracking, and ensured accurate, secure fueling—critical for field operations.
The Results of Fuel Management for a Mining Company
4.6 Million Gallons
Securely Tracked
Over 17,000 Fuel Transactions
Logged and Analyzed
12% Reduction
in Fuel Waste
$1.93 Million
Annual Savings
Key Benefits or Fuel Management for Mining Fleets
- Reduced refueling delays to maximize equipment uptime
- Full visibility and control over large-volume fuel operations
- Theft prevention with secure, authorized dispensing
- Data-driven insights for fuel planning and operational efficiency