Primary Materials

Turn Raw Inputs into Reliable Output

Digitize the Field-to-Plant Journey with Traceability and Safety at the Core

Operate Safely Where Variability Is the Norm

Extraction and primary processing involve harsh environments, rotating equipment, and strict permitting. Apprentice helps you embed procedures, permits, and hazard controls directly into execution so teams do the right work in the right sequence — with evidence for audits and incident reviews.

Every Site Has Different Constraints

Ore bodies, energy supply, and logistics routes differ by location. Apprentice gives you configurable workflows and templates so each operation can reflect local equipment and regulations while leadership still sees normalized KPIs. Adapt plans quickly when conditions change without rebuilding systems.

Connect Operations to the Enterprise

Primary producers sit between geology and global markets. Apprentice integrates with ERP, maintenance, and laboratory systems so grades, shipments, and quality results stay aligned. Reduce manual reconciliation and give planners a clearer picture of what is moving — and what is stuck.

AI Agents for Primary Materials

A1's sub-agents automate the work Primary Materials teams spend hours on manually.

Things you can do today, but faster.

Active Troubleshooting GuideGenerate a step-by-step troubleshooting guide for high-vibration alarm ALM-301 on Ball Mill 2 using the equipment manual, operating procedures, and current process context.
Multi-File SOP Quick-ReferenceI uploaded the startup SOP, shutdown SOP, upset response SOP, and lockout procedure. Find the exact sections required before restarting the grinding circuit and generate a step-by-step operator guide.
Equipment Setup GuideExtract the startup, setpoint verification, and pre-run safety checks from the crusher, conveyor, and dryer manuals for today’s production run.

Workflows you never thought possible.

Process Drift AnalysisAnalyze the hourly process data for throughput, moisture, temperature, and particle size. Identify any trends moving toward spec or operating limits and recommend operator checks or adjustments before the process falls out of target.
Throughput & Yield Improvement ReviewCompare the last three production runs, isolate the biggest losses in throughput, recovery, and off-spec material, and show me the best operator-level improvements for the next run.
Shift SummaryEvery day at 6:45 PM, generate a shift summary from today’s operator notes, alarms, downtime log, and process checks, then email it to me for review before handoff.

From Extraction to Shipment — One Operational Backbone

Frontline Execution

Make Standard Work Stick

Give crews clear procedures in harsh environments — online or offline as needed.
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When work happens across pits, mills, and conveyors, clarity saves lives and tons. Apprentice delivers step-by-step guidance with rich media and signoffs where required, while capturing readings and exceptions in structured form.

Processing & Quality

Control the Transformation Steps

Tighten variability between crushing, separation, refining, and finishing.
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Primary processing is a chain of dependent steps. Apprentice helps teams monitor critical parameters, route exceptions, and document release criteria so product meets spec before it ships.

Logistics & Network Coordination

Align Production with Demand

Coordinate inventory, rail, and port schedules with what the plant actually produced.
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Markets move fast. Apprentice improves visibility between production milestones and outbound logistics so teams can respond to disruptions with coordinated actions.