How to improve mining operations with best practices

With 36 years of experience in the mining industry, Michael Longbottom knows a thing or two about helping mining operations embed best practices to drive their performance, increase the availability of each site’s critical assets and improve their total cost of ownership (TCO). Read more tips from Mike here https://lnkd.in/gS3wGXBY Cautionary note: https://lnkd.in/gSxJ55ky

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prince sibanda

Technical Advisor at Vivo Energy| Liverpool John Moores University: MSc Project management| Industrial Engineer| Reliability| ISO 9001:2015 Certified Internal Auditor| University of Carlifonia : BM

4w

I had the privilege of spending two weeks with Michael Longbottom during a session at Husab Uranium Mine in Namibia. His depth of knowledge and practical approach to improving reliability, asset performance, and total cost of ownership (TCO) were truly eye-opening. The lessons I took from that engagement continue to shape the way I look at equipment reliability and operational excellence. Thanks, Mike, for the invaluable teachings and for your continued contribution to advancing best practices across the mining industry. 👏 #Mining #Reliability #AssetManagement #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement

Danish Saleem

Lubricants Technical Advisor @ Shell | Machinery Lubrication Management Expert

3w

It’s been an absolute privilege to learn from Mike. His insights into asset reliability and cost optimization are invaluable for anyone serious about operational excellence in mining. Thank you for sharing these best practices, Shell Lubricant Solutions.

Rob Profilet

Retired - Global Technology Manager - Industrial Products at Shell Global Solutions

3w

Be like Mike!!

Keneilwe Dikobe

Lubricants Services Expert

3w

Proud to be coached by Michael a few years ago.🫡

Thabang Motlhoki

CONDITION MONITORING ANALYST

3w

I am still applying what you taught us whenever you came to see the LubeExpert in South Africa

Michael makes a spot-on observation: quality lubrication isn’t just a cost, it’s a driver of uptime and efficiency. The right oils, backed by proper monitoring and supplier support, can help avoid breakdowns and deliver real savings over time.

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