Bassini Group

Deep Dive: Transforming a Legacy Mining Operation

The Challenge

A leading global mining company faced declining productivity at their flagship copper operation. With ore grades decreasing and operating costs rising, traditional approaches to extraction and processing were no longer delivering acceptable returns. The company needed to fundamentally rethink their operational model while maintaining production targets and meeting increasingly stringent ESG requirements.

Complex Transitions Demand Fresh Thinking

The operation’s remote location and aging infrastructure presented unique challenges. Digital solutions promised significant improvements, but previous attempts at technology integration had delivered mixed results. Worker safety concerns and community relations added additional layers of complexity to any proposed changes.

Building a Sustainable Solution

Working closely with the client’s leadership team, we developed a comprehensive transformation program that addressed both immediate operational challenges and long-term sustainability goals. The approach focused on three key areas:

Operational Excellence

We helped redesign core mining processes, implementing real-time monitoring systems and predictive maintenance programs that reduced downtime by 23% while improving resource utilization.

Digital Integration

Rather than pursuing wholesale technology transformation, we identified specific high-value opportunities for digital integration. This targeted approach delivered rapid returns while building internal capabilities for future innovation.

Stakeholder Alignment

We developed a comprehensive stakeholder engagement program that brought together workers, community leaders, and environmental groups to build support for the transformation initiative.

Measurable Outcomes

The transformation program delivered significant results across multiple dimensions:

18% improvement in overall equipment effectiveness

15% reduction in operating costs

22% decrease in safety incidents

Successful implementation of renewable energy solutions

Strengthened community relationships through collaborative programs

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