CASE STUDY

Rapid Turnaround Project

The mine’s management approached OIM in 2022 to assist in a rapid safe production turnaround. Production was consistently running 20-25% behind target and several fatalities destabilised operational performance which was characterised by poor safety practices, unstructured, fire-fighting and confrontational management style and a disenfranchised workforce.

People

Operational Excellence / Practice

Back-to-basics approach: coaching focused on improving discipline, adherence to standards and quality of work
Cascaded scorecards & integrated planning
Implemented Operational War Room per shaft
Structured team meetings solidified throughout the Mining function
Visual management established in all meetings
Data-driven, fact-based decision-making

Performance

Continuous improvement mindset introduced at Superintendent and Shaft Management levels
High-value improvement project methodology implemented at Mining Senior Management Level
Action tracking across all Mining and related functions
Problem-solving and continuous improvement tracking
Changed incentive system to be more appropriate for team structures

Outcomes

Within 8 weeks the mine was achieving operational targets, production records were broken, and safety practices began to stabilise

18,6% increase in PGM kg recovered
21.6% increase in avg reef tons hoisted
21.9% increase in avg M2 target attainment
27.9% increase in avg sweepings target attainment
23.2% increase in total development metres advanced
35.4% increase in back-fill dry tons placed

CASE STUDY

Rapid Turnaround Project

People

Operational Excellence / Practice

Performance

Outcomes

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