Background
An unnamed gold mining client in Papua New Guinea faced a unique and challenging situation. The remote location of their asset, combined with the necessity to keep the process water tank in operation, required an innovative approach to dredging. Shutting down the tank was not an option, as it would have incurred significant costs and disrupted the Client’s operations. Dredge Robotics was tasked with mobilizing our advanced dredging technology to clean the tank while it remained in full service.
Project Overview
Client: Unnamed Gold Mining Client
Location: Remote area in Papua New Guinea
Scope: Process water tank dredging while maintaining full operational capacity
Challenges: Remote location, continuous operation of the asset, challenging environmental conditions
Mobilization and Setup
Given the remote location of the gold mine, the initial phase of the project involved the meticulous planning and mobilization of equipment to site. Our team coordinated the transportation of all necessary tools, personnel and robotic dredging equipment to site, with all equipment arriving safely and on schedule. Mobilisation to such a remote location on schedule is an fantastic example of our capability to professionally execute projects in difficult-to-reach locations.
Continuous Operation and Efficiency
The critical requirement for this project was to keep the process water tank in full service throughout the dredging operation. Our client could not take the tank offline without facing substantial financial losses. To address this, we deployed our state-of-the-art process tank dredging technology, specifically designed for such scenarios.
Our robotic dredging system was able to perform the necessary cleaning tasks while the asset remained online. Utilizing advanced sensors and control systems, our robots were able to perform navigation and obstacle avoidance, degrade the accumulated sediment and remove it from the tank with zero impact to production.
Safety and Performance
Operating in a remote and challenging environment requires meticulous planning, a comprehensive safety management system and strict adherence to safety protocols. Dredge Robotics places the highest priority on safety, and this project was no exception. ur amazing team prioritised safety at every step of this project, completing operations with zero safety or environmental incidents.
Conclusion
This project showcases the capabilities of Dredge Robotics to deliver our innovative and efficient dredging solutions in remote locations outside Australia. Out team are experienced in coordinating international operations and have successfully completed other recent projects in South-East Asia. To find out how far our technology can take your business, contact the team at Dredge Robotics today!
Key Highlights
- Remote Mobilization: Successfully transported all necessary equipment to a remote gold mining site in Papua New Guinea.
- Continuous Operation: Deployed advanced dredging technology to clean the process water tank while it remained in full service, avoiding significant downtime costs for the client.
- Zero Safety Incidents: Completed the project under challenging conditions with zero safety incidents.
- Efficiency and Reliability: Delivered precise and reliable dredging performance, ensuring optimal operation of the client’s asset.
Dredge Robotics is proud to have supported Client in achieving their operational goals through innovative, safe, and efficient dredging solutions. Contact us today to learn how we can assist with your unique dredging needs.
