
MINING COMPANY
Goldfields
TRANSITION OF OPEN PIT MINE TO UNDERGROUND
Rapallo was engaged to conduct a pre-feasibility study (PFS) into the infrastructure requirements to support an open pit mine transition to underground workings
Project Studies
Project Management
Capital/Opex Budgeting
Rapallo was engaged to conduct a pre-feasibility study (PFS) into the infrastructure requirements to support an open pit mine transition to underground workings. The PFS was developed in sufficient detail necessary to achieve project cost estimates. The primary focus areas of the pre-feasibility study included:
Infrastructure & Facilities
- Engineering design and drafting services to complete the pre-feasibility including:
- Site layout; Offices; Change Houses; HV & Electrical
- Workshop; Washdown facility; Refuelling bay; Core farm; and Site services
Electrical Supply & Distribution
- Engineering design and drafting services to complete the pre-feasibility
study for electrical LV supply to proposed surface infrastructure and facilities as specified in the study scope of work.
Underground Infrastructure
- Engineering design and drafting services to complete the pre-feasibility including:
- UG services; Dewatering; Mine service Water; Compressed air; UG power distribution; Mine communications & UG facilities.
Capital Cost Estimate
- Engineering, estimating, expediting and costing services to complete the pre-feasibility study for the proposed infrastructure at Invincible mine
Documentation & Reporting
- Provide project management services to support and complete the pre-feasibility study
The report provided by Rapallo exceeded expectations and was completed to such a high standard that the client felt comfortable moving the project straight to execution.
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WHAT OUR
CLIENTS SAY
“The Goldfields Land & Sea Council (GLSC) Aboriginal Ranger program has partnered with Rapallo on a variety of environmental projects for mining proponents. Rapallo has a demonstrated understanding of the complex cultural dynamic of the Aboriginal community and has provided excellent project management and professional guidance to the Rangers, whilst also building in opportunities for shared learning. We look forward to developing this foundation as we expand on the services that Aboriginal Rangers can provide to the region into the future.”
~ Darren Forster, Land & Sea Management Officer, Goldfields Land & Sea Council (GLSC)
“Rapallo is a team of dedicated people. Very professional and responsive to changes and meeting tight deadlines.”
~ David English, Project Manager, Independence Group – Nova Project
"They have always supplied skilled and motivated labour hire personnel that fit in with our business. I would have no hesitation in engaging Rapallo on future projects and would highly recommend their services.”
~ Andrew Reilly, Manager Branch Operations Kalgoorlie, National Pump & Energy
“Keep up the good service and we will continue to utilize the company. I am now utilising Rapallo for all my sentry requirements onsite at BHPB NKC from now on. I will also be looking at utilizing more trades and other services at our site in the future if the situation arises.”
~ Michael Talbot, Maintenance Planner / Shutdown Coordinator
“We choose Rapallo to conduct our statutory classified plant inspection because of their professional service and engineering backup. Not only does Rapallo provide a timely and thorough inspection service, they can back up their recommendations with engineering solutions . All my interactions with Rapallo have been timely, professional and solutions driven. It is a pleasure to have Rapallo as our classified plant inspection vendor and I highly recommend their services.”
~ John Waddell, Maintenance Coordinator Darlot, Goldfields Australia
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