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Representative illustration: A Mexican miner with four silver and gold mines needed its switch to long-hole drilling to deliver.

Case Study · Mining & Metals

A Mexican miner with four silver and gold mines needed its switch to long-hole drilling to deliver.

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1Challenge

Inconsistent results, tension between veterans and new experts, union limits capping output at 85 m per shift and safety concerns.

2Approach

  • MOS and EIP with visual boards, aligning planning and execution
  • One-on-one supervisor training for accountability
  • Bonus above 105 m per shift, better communication and regular maintenance

3Results

47%

More daily meters drilled

20%

More meters per drill

38%

More long-hole development meters/day

Finished ahead of schedule (25 vs. 28 weeks).

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