Throughout the iron ore production chain,the material undergoes several transfers,making stockpiling essential for reserve formation,process support,or product homogenization.However,due to the artificial geometry of ...Throughout the iron ore production chain,the material undergoes several transfers,making stockpiling essential for reserve formation,process support,or product homogenization.However,due to the artificial geometry of stock-piles slope,there is an inherent risk of structural failure,which may cause sig-nificant damage to nearby facilities,equipment,and personnel.Considering the scarcity of methodologies focused on minimizing the risk of failures in iron ore stockyards,this study proposes a preventive approach aimed at reducing critical events.A multidisciplinary team was assembled to identify,evaluate,and analyze the main risk factors associated with stockpile stability.Based on the data collected,a methodology was developed to guide operational proce-dures and improve risk management in stockyards.A case study was con-ducted focusing on iron ore stockpiles in Brazil,a country with a strong mining tradition.After implementing the proposed methodology,significant improve-ments were observed,including the elimination of critical stockpile failures.These results confirm the methodology’s effectiveness and highlight its poten-tial to enhance safety,operational reliability,and risk control in mining stock-yard operations.展开更多
文摘Throughout the iron ore production chain,the material undergoes several transfers,making stockpiling essential for reserve formation,process support,or product homogenization.However,due to the artificial geometry of stock-piles slope,there is an inherent risk of structural failure,which may cause sig-nificant damage to nearby facilities,equipment,and personnel.Considering the scarcity of methodologies focused on minimizing the risk of failures in iron ore stockyards,this study proposes a preventive approach aimed at reducing critical events.A multidisciplinary team was assembled to identify,evaluate,and analyze the main risk factors associated with stockpile stability.Based on the data collected,a methodology was developed to guide operational proce-dures and improve risk management in stockyards.A case study was con-ducted focusing on iron ore stockpiles in Brazil,a country with a strong mining tradition.After implementing the proposed methodology,significant improve-ments were observed,including the elimination of critical stockpile failures.These results confirm the methodology’s effectiveness and highlight its poten-tial to enhance safety,operational reliability,and risk control in mining stock-yard operations.
