Tata Steel Hosts Session on ‘Digital Interventions in Mine Water Management’

Sukinda, prabaha tv : Tata Steel’s Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division (FAMD) successfully hosted a session on “Digital Interventions in Mine Water Management” for the Mining Engineers Association of India (MEAI), Bhubaneswar – Sukinda Chapter at its Sukinda Chromite Mine campus on Thursday. Organised by MEAI in collaboration with FluxGen Sustainable Technologies, the session focused on the ongoing efforts to introduce advanced technologies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of water management practices in the mining industry.

The event was attended by representatives from major mining companies in the Sukinda region, including Tata Steel, IMFA, Balasore Alloys, and Odisha Mining Corporation. These companies, pivotal to the region’s industrial growth, actively participated in the discussions and exchanged ideas on implementing digital solutions to mitigate water-related challenges in mining operations. Deliberations were held on use of IOT based system and Artificial Intelligence in water management system.

Pankaj Satija, Executive-In-Charge, FAMD and Chairman, MEAI, Bhubaneswar-Sukinda Chapter, emphasized the importance of digital innovation in addressing critical issues like water conservation and management in mines. In his address, he stated, “Water is one of the most precious resources, and with the advancement of digital technologies, we now have the means to manage this resource more effectively. Digital solutions can significantly enhance operational efficiency, reduce water waste, and ensure the sustainability of mining activities as well as water requirement of the community in and around the area of operation.”

The session featured a detailed presentation by FluxGen, a company known for its pioneering work in water management technologies. The presentation highlighted various digital tools and systems designed to monitor, control, and optimize water usage in mining operations. Attendees were also introduced to case studies where digital interventions had already made a measurable impact.

With a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency, the session drew widespread appreciation from the attending companies, and discussions are set to contribute towards water conservation.

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Tata Steel group is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 35 million tonnes per annum.
It is one of the world’s most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations and commercial presence across the world.
The group recorded a consolidated turnover of around US$27.7 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2024.
A Great Place to Work-Certified^TMorganisation, Tata Steel Limited, together with its subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures, is spread across five continents with an employee base of over 78,000.
Tata Steel has announced its major sustainability objectives including Net Zero by 2045.
The Company has been on a multi-year digital-enabled business transformation journey intending to be the leader in ‘Digital Steel making’. The Company has received the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse recognition for its Jamshedpur, Kalinganagar, and IJmuiden Plants. Tata Steel has also been recognised with the ‘Digital Enterprise of India – Steel’ Award 2024 by Economic Times CIO.
Tata Steel aspires to have a 20% diverse workforce by 2025. The Company has been recognised with the World Economic Forum’s Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion Lighthouse 2023.
The Company has been a part of the DJSI Emerging Markets Index since 2012 and has been consistently ranked among the top 10 steel companies in the DJSI Corporate Sustainability Assessment since 2016.
Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur Plant is India’s first site to receive ResponsibleSteel^TMCertification. Subsequently, its Kalinganagar and Meramandali plants have also received the certification. In India, Tata Steel now has more than 90% of its steel production from ResponsibleSteel^TM certified sites.
Received Prime Minister’s Trophy for the best performing integrated steel plant for 2016-17, 2024 Steel Sustainability Champion recognition from worldsteel for seven years in a row, 2023 Climate Change Leadership Award by CDP, Top performer in Iron and Steel sector in Dun & Bradstreet’s India’s top 500 companies 2022, Ranked as the 2024 most valuable Mining and Metals brand in India by Brand Finance, ‘Most Ethical Company’ award 2021 from Ethisphere Institute, and ‘Best Corporate for Promotion of Sports’ recognition at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2024.
Received the 2023 Global ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) Award of Distinction at the RIMS ERM Conference 2023, ‘Masters of Risk’ – Metals & Mining Sector recognition at The India Risk Management Awards for the eighth consecutive year, and ICSI Business Responsibility and Sustainability Award 2023 for its first Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR), Excellence in Financial Reporting FY20 from ICAI, among several others.