This article is part of our Golden State content series, based on the webinar “From Chaos to Clarity: Navigating Process Variability with Confidence.”
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In 2026, mineral processing plants are collecting more data than ever, but many teams still struggle to turn that data into meaningful action.
This article explores how Mipac’s Golden State application helps operators, metallurgists, and superintendents move from fragmented, reactive data handling to real-time, contextualised insight, without the drama.
Why is plant data still so hard to use?
Most sites generate data from multiple sources:
- Control systems (SCADA, DCS)
- Lab assays
- Manual logs and shift reports
- PI historians and spreadsheets
But these sources are often siloed, delayed, or disconnected. That makes it hard to:
- Spot deviations in time
- Understand root causes
- Align teams on what’s happening
The result? Missed opportunities, reactive decisions, and a lot of frustration.
What is contextualised data and why does it matter?
Raw data is just numbers. Contextualised data tells a story.
Golden State, part of Mipac’s MPA suite, integrates with AVEVA PI AF to structure plant data around assets, processes, and outcomes. It doesn’t just show you a trend, it shows you what’s changing, why it matters, and what to do next.
This means operations teams can:
- See how upstream changes affect downstream outcomes
- Trace deviations back to specific drivers
- Make decisions based on real-time insight, not lagging reports
How Golden State integrates data without the complexity
Golden State is designed to work with the systems you already have. It connects to:
- AVEVA PI AF for structured time-series data
- Lab systems
- Other MPA tools like Logsheets and Digital TARP
The result is a single, visual interface that brings together all the data that matters; in context, in real time.
No more jumping between spreadsheets, dashboards, and notebooks. No more waiting for the lab to confirm what you already suspected.
What this means for operators, metallurgists and superintendents
With Golden State, you can:
- Detect deviations before they escalate
- Understand the “why” behind performance changes
- Reduce lag between data collection and action
- Align teams around a shared version of reality
It’s not just about having more data; it’s about making that data usable, timely, and trusted.
From chaos to clarity:
Then
- Siloed data
- Delayed discussions
- Gut feel
- Reactive firefighting
Now
- Integrated insights
- Real-time action
- Contextualised confidence
- Proactive control
Ready to turn your data into decisions?
If you’re ready to reduce the noise and focus on what matters, Golden State can help.
