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11th International Mining Geology Conference 2019

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Newmont Goldcorp Tanami Operations – value added through implementation of a new web-based reconciliation database

Newmont Goldcorps Tanami Operations are located approximately 550km NW of Alice Springs within the remote Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. The operation produced 496,000 ounces of gold from its Dead Bullock Soak (DBS) underground operations in 2018. In the same year a new web based reconciliation database was implemented as a model for a companywide process improvement. The system now seamlessly integrates several data sources including the underground dispatch tracking system (PitRam(c)), the site Metallurgical database, and the Mine Plan into one user friendly interface. This has contributed to significant time savings, a reduction in operation error, and cross functional accessibility of the data. A structured reconciliation process provides a continuous feedback loop to promote operational excellence and support a continuous improvement mindset with respect to block model estimation, reserve design and improving mining practices through shared learning. This paper outlines the three key aspects of the Tanami reconciliation process. The ultimate goal of the Reconciliation database is to provide transparency and measurement of key metrics that have supported a drive towards continuous improvement across all functions. This has contributed to a reduction in variance between the reserve, ore control model design and the ore received at the process plant. This in turn has facilitated improved grade estimation and accurate short/long term planning and production forecasting. CITATION: Davies, S, Griesel, L and Schmeider, S, 2019. Newmont Goldcorp Tanami Operations value added through implementation of a new web-based reconciliation database, in Proceedings Mining Geology 2019, pp 260268 (The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy: Melbourne).
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