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Representative illustration: The flagship mine of a low-cost copper producer had initiatives under way but results came too slowly.

Case Study · Mining & Metals

The flagship mine of a low-cost copper producer had initiatives under way but results came too slowly.

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1Challenge

Management at a large open-pit mine had efficiency initiatives but was not seeing fast enough results.

2Approach

  • Two-week feasibility study of major processes
  • New game plan with priority areas
  • Detailed rapid implementation plan

3Results

23.5%

Lower mine cost per tonne

22%

More tons mined

7.1%

Concentrate grade improvement

From a two-week study to double-digit gains.

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