Robust planning, dedicated logistics management and excellent supplier relationships enabled Capital to mobilise an additional five production rigs in two months at Anglo Gold Ashanti’s Geita gold mine. Following mobilisation, the company significantly improved drilling efficiency and reduced the total cost of operations for the customer.
Highlights & Achievements
- Mobilisation achieved in two months
- Blast hole penetration rate increased 73%
- Drilling backlog cleared in six months – broken stocks increased from 0 – 1.2 million BCM
- Re-drills reduced to 3%
- Significant reduction in operating costs – programme delivered with four less rigs
- No LTIs – operating rigs increased from four to twelve.