Struggling with energy waste? Digital Energy from 4Sight cuts inefficiencies in mining

Energy in mining isn’t just a utility; it’s a strategic enabler. Energy availability can dictate your operations and impact everything from production targets to profitability and sustainability goals. As a critical input that affects cost, output, and ESG performance, energy should receive the focused attention it deserves. Yet, many mining operations still rely on outdated data, siloed systems, or delayed reporting to manage this critical resource. Digital transformation is reshaping how the mining sector approaches energy. Traditional energy management systems can no longer keep up with the pace of operational demands and rising sustainability pressures. That’s where Digital Energy steps in—bridging the gap between data, operations, and strategic objectives. At 4Sight OT Automation, we empower mines to shift from reactive firefighting to proactive, data-driven decision-making. Through our Digital Energy platforms and integrated solutions, we deliver the real-time intelligence needed to reduce waste, improve planning, and support decarbonisation initiatives.

At the heart of this transformation is actionable decision support—made possible through four essential capabilities: Energy Availability, Cost Drivers, Energy Intensity KPIs, and Benchmarking. These pillars provide clear, measurable insights to help engineers, energy managers, and executives make faster, more informed decisions.

Energy Availability – Plan with Confidence

By integrating live site data with external signals—such as Eskom load curtailment notifications, solar PV production forecasts, and production schedules—mining operations can anticipate energy constraints and adjust plans proactively. This allows teams
to optimise shift loads, reduce reliance on costly generators, and protect output during tight supply conditions. The result: more resilient, efficient production planning.

Cost Drivers – Expose What’s Draining Margins

From peak demand charges to power factor penalties, hidden inefficiencies often go undetected. Our solutions provide a granular view of these cost drivers—by process, area, asset, or time of day—so energy-intensive tasks can be shifted to lower-cost periods, maintenance can be prioritised based on electrical performance, and finance teams gain a detailed cost breakdown. This delivers both financial transparency and operational accountability.

Energy Intensity KPIs – Measure What Matters

Knowing how much energy is used per ton of ore processed or per unit output is crucial for both cost management and sustainability tracking. We help our customers monitor energy intensity by shift, batch, or asset, uncover outliers, and set practical, data-driven improvement targets. These KPIs support continuous improvement, ESG reporting, and real-time corrective action—not just end-of-month reviews.

Benchmarking – Drive Performance Across Sites

With standardised data models, mining operations can benchmark energy efficiency across shafts, shifts, or sister sites. This reveals what’s working, highlights underperformance, and helps teams replicate success across the group. It’s the foundation for scalable, evidence-based decision-making.

Whether you’re looking to optimise cost, ensure compliance, or accelerate decarbonisation, Digital Energy delivers the tools to make it happen. Let’s explore how we can turn your mine’s energy data into a competitive advantage. Connect with 4Sight OT Automation today. - Let’s talk Digital Energy.