Underground Block Cave Development

Principal Electrical Design Manager for the Client managing an EPCM Engineer in all EI&C detailed design related aspects for full underground mine development at 10mtpa. This included expansion of the existing above ground Power Station with new dedicated UG feeders, then installation of:

  • UG primary crushing;
  • conveying;
  • ongoing dewatering systems;
  • emergency dewatering;
  • ventilation systems;
  • cooling systems;
  • leaky feeder; and,
  • radio communications

all incorporating the latest Process Control Systems and Network technologies. Interfacing above surface into the existing secondary crushing circuit and subsequent processing and diamond recovery facilities.