MICHELIN Better Mining – Designed to help mines achieve their safe, smart and sustainable goals

A technological leader in motion, Michelin has a history of innovative firsts for the mining industry. We introduced the first radial earthmover tyre in 1959 and then launched the mining industry’s first 63” tyre in 1995, which opened the doors to a whole new category of mining trucks. 

Michelin continues to evolve its innovative tyre technology designed to deliver industry-leading energy efficiency and productivity while working closely with OEMs to support future mining equipment evolutions, including electric and autonomous vehicles. 

MICHELIN MEMS 4 provides mining fleet data to mines worldwide and incorporates GPS tracking with severity maps and geofencing capabilities for operational insights and optional features designed to help improve operational efficiency. Customized reporting enables users to analyze trends and uncover actionable insights through personalized, scheduled reports, tailored to specific needs. The Fixed Station feature allows continuous monitoring of tyre pressure and temperature in the tyre shop - even when the trucks are powered off.

Moreover, the use of MICHELIN MEMS 4 can help support sustainability goals by helping extend tyre life and improve fuel efficiency. Effective tyre pressure management can help reduce the frequency of tyre replacements, help lower raw material consumption, and help minimize the environmental footprint of mining operations.

Michelin also offers an entry-level, budget-friendly tyre pressure monitoring system for rigid dump trucks below 150T -  MICHELIN MEMS LITE. MICHELIN MEMS LITE periodically captures and transmits tyre pressure and temperature data – designed to help add safety and savings to your mining operations.

MICHELIN TK (Tons Kilometer) Solution 
 
A tyre management solution that evolves the traditional model of mining tyre management to one that reduces complexity and optimizes production costs through a pay-by-production model. You can focus on your core business and let Michelin manage your mining tyre program end-to-end, from tyre maintenance to invoicing. 

KLINGE^® TOTAL TYRE CONTROL
Trusted by more than 400 mines in over 40 countries, KLINGE^® TOTAL TYRE CONTROL plans tyre maintenance and proactively manages your mine's tyre and rim budget. This solution manages tyre bay day-to-day activities, which is aimed at helping improve scheduled versus unscheduled maintenance and tyre technician safety.

By 2050, Michelin Group has committed to integrating 100% renewable or recycled materials into our tyres. This commitment lowers Michelin Group's dependence on finite raw materials while aiding in a more circular economy through the increased use of recycled waste. In partnership with leading global companies in recycled and renewable materials, Michelin Group is laying out a roadmap to full circularity by 2050 without compromising the quality or performance of our tyres.

Based on data from Life Cycle Assessments, between 70 to 90% of our tyre’s environmental impact occurs while it’s in use. Understanding what impedes a mining truck’s forward movement is important to help address the energy efficiency of our tyres.

Energy efficiency, including the reduction of rolling and motion resistance, and the proper use of mining tyres can help mine fleets reduce their fuel consumption and lower production costs.  

Our mining tyres need to have as little impact as possible on the environment over their lifecycles. To help mitigate these impacts, Michelin uses Life Cycle Assessments to measure the environmental impacts of our tyres and services from raw materials to manufacturing to finished-goods shipments to use and end of life.

Michelin is working across the mining industry to identify agile solutions that can be adapted to local context for greater environmental and social impact. These initiatives include:   

• Chile: Michelin’s First Mining Tyre Cutting and Shredding Facility

• Peru: Partnership Neuma Peru Recycling Facility

• Brazil: Managing ELTs in Brazil for more than 10 years

• Exploring partnerships in South Africa, West Africa and Australia