Australian Coal Mine Boosts Output by 33% Without Capex Using Stratflow's Flow Room Approach

Groundbreaking "Flow Room" helps mining operations increase production with no additional equipment.

SYDNEY, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An Australian longwall coal mine has achieved a 33% surge in production without any capital expenditure, following the implementation of an innovative management approach known as the Flow Room, developed by mining consultancy Stratflow.

Previously constrained by complex interdependencies and unpredictable workflow disruptions, the operation leveraged Stratflow's Flow Room to identify and address bottlenecks across the value chain. The result was a dramatic increase in throughput and efficiency without purchasing new machinery.

"We had reached a ceiling and couldn't push more tonnage," said the site's CHPP Manager. "The Flow Room helped us see the whole value chain and remove hidden blockers. In just weeks, we were doing 33% more with the same resources."

Stratflow's Flow Room is built on the Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles and designed specifically for the high-variability environments of mining operations. It provides frontline leaders with a real-time, system-wide view of production flow, enabling faster decision-making and better coordination across departments.

"Most mines already have the gear they need," said Hendrik Lourens, CEO at Stratflow. "What's missing is focus and coordination. The Flow Room gives frontline leaders visibility and control—without needing another truck or wash plant."

This success story highlights a growing shift in the mining sector toward low-risk, high-leverage operational strategies that optimize productivity without costly infrastructure upgrades.

About Stratflow

Stratflow is a specialist mining consultancy that helps clients stabilize production, improve safety, and increase throughput using the Flow Room approach and the Theory of Constraints principles. With over 20 years of experience and a track record with clients such as Anglo American, South32 and other major players, Stratflow delivers practical, measurable improvements in high-stakes environments.

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