MCS BASIC PRODUCTION SYSTEM

BUILT FOR SMALL SCALE-MIINERS

YOU CAN"T IMPROVE
WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE.

If you're running a small-scale mining operation without reliable production information, you're making critical decisions in the dark. The MCS Basic Production System changes that, giving you immediate access to the data. structure, and tools your operation needs, at a price point that pays for itself.

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SOUND FAMILIAR?

RUNNING WITHOUT PRODUCTION INFORMATION IS COSTING YOU MORE THAN YOU REALISE.

As a small-scale miner, you're under constant pressure to produce - but without reliable data, you're navigating on instinct alone. In today's environment, that's a competitive disadvantage you can't afford.

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INFORMATION

You have no reliable production information - no consistent view of what your section actually produced, shift by shift, or where that time went.

2

DELAYS

Downtime happens, but the real causes stay hidden. Without structured tracking, the same delays keep recurring and eroding your output.

3

DATA

Your management meetings run on guesswork — no shared data means no shared understanding, and no clear path to improvement.

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POTENTIAL

You know your operation is capable of producing more. But without the information to show where you're losing time, you can't identify it — let alone fix it.

And here’s the hard reality: the bigger operations around you already have this visibility. They are tracking production in real time, running structured management meetings on credible data, and addressing root causes before they compound.

Without production information, the gap between what your operation produces and what it could produce doesn’t close on its own. Those losses just keep accumulating – shift after shift, month
after month.

BUT IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE THIS WAY

A BETTER WAY

What if you had the same production visibilityas the large operations - WITHOUT THE LARGE PRICE TAG?

That is exactly why the MCS Basic Production System exists. It was built specifically for small-scale miners who are ready to move from guesswork to grounded decisions – without the cost, complexity, or disruption of a large-scale enterprise deployment.

We have been working alongside mining operations for over 37 years. We know your environment, understand your pressures, and have designed a solution that is delivered as a SaaS platform – meaning you get immediate access, with no heavy infrastructure requirements and no long lead times.

You get the production information, the basic management operating system, and the root-cause analysis capability your operation needs – supported by a focused engagement from our experienced team, structured to keep costs low and results fast.

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MCS BASIC PRODUCTION SYSTEM

Say goodbye to operating without production information – and say hello to a SaaS-delivered system that gives you immediate data visibility, a basic management operating system, and the root-cause tools to start eliminating your biggest production losses, from day one.

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IMAGINE HOW IT WOULD FEEL

FROM THIS

WHERE YOU ARE NOW

No production information - decisions made on gut feel and experience alone

Downtime untracked, causes unknown, losses recurring every month

Management meetings running on contested, inconsistent data

No structured operating system to translate data into action

Production losses that are felt but can't be identified or fixed

TO THIS

WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Reliable production information available to your team every shift

Downtime captured, categorised, and root causes surfaced and addressed

A basic MOS grounded in one version of the truth no more debate

Clear actions, tracked and owned through your Action Tracker

A baseline to measure improvement from and a system that pays for itself

HOW IT'S DELIVERED

A SaaS platform built for the mining environment.

The MCS Basic Production System is delivered as a software-as-a-service platform - meaning immediate access, no complex infrastructure, and the ability to get started without delay. Here's what you get access to.

 

CONTROL PANEL

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Your central dashboard – a clean, structured view of your operation’s production data, reports, and system settings. Accessible to the right people, with the right level of visibility.

UPTIME MODULE

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Uptime information capture, using a automated time-study

DOWNTIME MODULE

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Digital downtime capture built for shift-level use. Events are logged, timestamped, and categorised at source – giving you the accurate, structured data needed for meaningful root-cause analysis.
 

ACTION TRACKER

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Every action identified in your MOS meetings is captured here – with a clear owner, a due date, and a status. Nothing falls through the cracks. Follow-through becomes part of how your operation runs.
 

Mobile Device Access

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The system travels with your team. Section managers and supervisors can access production data, log downtime events, and track actions from their mobile devices – wherever they are on site.
 

THE MINI ASSESSMENT

Before we begin, we conduct a focused mini assessment of your operation - understanding your current production setup, your key challenges, and where the system will deliver the fastest value. This ensures the implementation is calibrated to your specific context from day one.

Mini Consult + Training

Our experienced team provides focused, time-efficient training and consultation to get your people up and running quickly. This is a deliberately lean engagement - expert knowledge, applied efficiently - which is what keeps the cost accessible for small-scale operations while still ensuring the system is properly embedded.

THE COMMERCIAL CASE

Priced to pay for itself.

The MCS Basic Production System is strategically priced for small-scale mining operations - because reliable production information should not be a luxury reserved for large mines. Immediate access means your operation starts benefiting from day one, not after a lengthy rollout.

The commercial logic is straightforward: even a modest improvement in production time - the kind that comes directly from understanding where time is being lost - generates returns that significantly outweigh the cost of the system. Our clients typically see the investment recover itself well within the first year.

And because the system establishes a clear baseline from the moment it goes live, you can track exactly what it is delivering - in tonnes, in time, and in rand value.

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Average TPS Before MCS Implementation
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Average TPS After MCS Implementation
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Estimated Production Improvement in One Year

What Others Are Saying

Your peers are already seeing results.

MINE MANAGER
Small-Scale Coal Operation, Mpumalanga

For the first time, we actually knew what was happening on our sections - shift by shift. Within weeks, we had identified recurring delays we hadn't even known were happening. Fixing them made a material difference to our monthly output.

SECTION MANAGER
Underground Coal Section

The Action Tracker alone changed how our management meetings run. We stopped having the same conversations twice. Every action has an owner and a deadline - and people actually follow through now because everyone can see it.

Do you have questions?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes - the MCS Basic Production System was designed specifically with smaller operations in mind. It gives you a cost-effective, focused entry point into production visibility without the overhead of a full enterprise deployment. Whether you're running one section or a small group of sections, we'll scope it to fit your operation

As a SaaS-delivered system, access is available quickly once the Mini Assessment and setup process is complete. We don't believe in drawn-out implementations - the system is designed to get you up and running and generating value as fast as possible.

The Mini Assessment is a focused, time-efficient process in which our team reviews your current production setup, your reporting environment, and your key operational challenges. The goal is to ensure the system is configured and implemented in a way that delivers value for your specific context from day one - not a generic out-of-the-box setup.

No. Because the system is SaaS-delivered and accessible on mobile devices, you don't need complex on-site infrastructure to get started. Our team will advise on any connectivity or device requirements during the Mini Assessment phase.

The Basic Production System includes a focused engagement from our experienced team - a Mini Consult and training process designed to be time-efficient without sacrificing effectiveness. This is deliberately structured to keep costs accessible for small-scale operations while ensuring your team is properly equipped to use the system from day one. Ongoing support is also available.

Absolutely. The MCS Basic Production System is the first step in our modular ecosystem. When you're ready for deeper functionality - such as the full MCS Production System or Total Section Management - the foundation is already in place and the transition is straightforward. You won't need to start over.

We have been working in the coal mining industry since 1988. Our track record includes operations that increased average TPS from approximately 1,400 to 1,700 - translating to an estimated 6.4 Mt improvement in a single year. Every engagement starts with the Mini Assessment precisely so we can tailor the system to your operation. Book a conversation and let us show you how it applies to your specific context.

EVERYTHING YOU GET

You get all of this.

MCS Basic Production System - Full Summary

3 CORE MODULES

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Access to Production Information - real, reliable data every shift

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Basic Management Operating System - structure, focus, and accountability

3

Basic Root Cause Analysis - identify and eliminate recurring losses

The SaaS Platform

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Control Panel / Admin - your central production dashboard

2

Uptime Module - automated time study

3

Downtimes Module - digital capture at source

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Action Tracker - owned actions, closed loops

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Mobile Device Access - visibility wherever you are on site

Support & Onboarding

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Mini Assessment - tailored to your specific operation before go-live

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Mini Consult - focused expert engagement to configure and embed

3

Workforce Training - from operators through to management

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Ongoing MCS support - we stay with you beyond day one

Strategic Advantages

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Immediate access - no long lead times, no heavy infrastructure

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Priced for small-scale operations - a system that pays for itself

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Scalable foundation - upgrade path to full MCS Production System

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37 years of mining knowledge and data integrity, behind every insight

All of this is designed with one purpose: to give your small-scale operation the production visibility, structure, and improvement capability it needs to produce more – starting from your very first shift.

Ready to see what your operation is really capable of?

The MCS Basic Production System is your starting point. Let's have a straightforward conversation about your operation, your challenges, and how quickly we can get you access - with no pressure and no obligation.

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No obligation – Immediate access available – Backed by 37 years of mining expertise