Ex-pit Productivity Recovery

Sector

Open-pit Mining

Geography

Papua New Guinea

Duration

Multi-year Engagement

01
Context

The Operation

An open-pit mining operation in Papua New Guinea, in a remote location, with a mixed owner and contractor workforce.

Open-pit mining
Remote operation
Mixed owner & contractor workforce
02
Challenge

The Performance Gap

Ex-pit productivity was materially below planned levels. Compliance against the 13-week mine plan was inconsistent. The operation needed a structured, disciplined approach to close the gap between planned and actual performance without disrupting current production.

03
Approach

How We Engaged

Following the diagnostic, implementation focused on mine planning discipline, shift-level supervision, and compliance to the 13-week mine plan as the foundation for sustained improvement. Workforce engagement was used to establish ownership of the improvement at crew level from the outset.

04
Outcomes

Results Delivered

35%

increase in ex-pit productivity achieved by month seven.

30%

improvement in spatial compliance against the 13-week plan.

Results sustained

post-engagement.

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