Mining
Mining operations run 24/7 in some of the most challenging environments. Every minute of downtime costs money.
Implementing a fuel management system gives mining companies the visibility needed to reduce waste, prevent theft, and keep equipment moving.Fuel Management Success
in the Mining Industry
126
Vehicles Managed
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 auditsMeasurable Impact
for Mining Operations
4.6M
Gallons Securely Tracked
17,000+
Fuel Transactions Logged
12%
Reduction in Fuel Waste
$1.93M
Annual Savings
Mining-Ready Fuel Management System
3 FuelShield® Units
Secure, authorized fueling across 6 pumps
8 LevelShield® Sensors
Real-time monitoring of 8 fuel tanks
FuelB4® Software
Automated transaction logging and fuel inventory management
Fuel Management
for Mining Fleets
Maximize Uptime
Reduced refueling delays to maximize equipment uptime
Full Visibility
Full visibility and control over large-volume operations
Theft Prevention
Theft prevention with secure, authorized dispensing
Data-Driven Insights
Insights for fuel planning and operational efficiency
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:
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- Limited visibility into tank levels
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- No automated control over dispensing
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- Risk of fuel misuse and refueling delays
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- Difficulty maintaining reliable data for audits and fuel planning
The Solution
SCI provided a rugged, mining-ready fuel management system:
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- 3 FuelShield® Units for secure, authorized fueling across 6 pumps
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- 8 LevelShield® Sensors for real-time monitoring of 8 fuel tanks
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- 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
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- Reduced refueling delays to maximize equipment uptime
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- Full visibility and control over large-volume fuel operations
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- Theft prevention with secure, authorized dispensing
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- Data-driven insights for fuel planning and operational efficiency
Key Fuel Challenges in Mining Operations
Mining environments push fuel management to its limits. Haul trucks, excavators, drills, loaders, and generators all consume fuel at scale across multiple shift crews, remote depots, and often underground locations. Common problems: uncontrolled dispensing at remote fuel points, excessive haul truck idle time, difficulty correlating consumption with tonnes hauled, and fuel theft through unauthorized transfers.
How SCI Solves Fuel Management for Mining Fleets
Every dispense is linked to a specific equipment ID and operator. Real-time telemetry on all tanks means site managers know exactly what fuel is available and where. Anomaly detection flags unusual patterns before costs escalate.
How do I track fuel consumption for haul trucks?
Equipment-level authorization with flow meter integration links every fill event to a machine ID, automatically logging volume, time, operator, and equipment across your fleet.
What causes the most fuel waste in mining?
Idle time accounts for 20-40% of total fuel use. Unauthorized transfers and unmonitored dispensing at remote fuel points are the next biggest waste drivers. A management system tracking both eliminates all three.
Can a fuel management system work underground?
Yes. SCI uses hardware designed for underground environments, transmitting via mesh network or storing locally and syncing when connectivity is available.
How do I prevent fuel theft at a remote mining site?
SCI requires dual authentication before any dispense. Unauthorized access attempts trigger immediate GPS-tagged alerts to site management.