Strong Foundation for Growth, Decarbonisation and Shareholder Returns
Kaizens delivering immediate value
Pilbara iron ore 2021 complete
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Cape Lambert -
Conveyors
'Super Kaizen' with 30
participants comprising
representatives from Cape
Lambert, Tom Price, Integrated
Operations and Contractors
Reduce pain points for
operational and maintenance
personnel in spillage and
conveyor hygiene
- 206 ideas, 30 actions completed,
18 actions in progress
West Angelas
To improve 'clean up' delays
and rework that contributes
significantly to drill standby
losses
- Wait pattern reduced by ~15%
- 100 ideas and 11 quick wins
completed
Mine scorecard embedded
in Leadership meetings
Yandi - Conveyors
Cleaning of excessive material
on conveyor undersides and
build-up in key chutes, along
with implementation of regular
launder cleaning
New yellow maintenance roller
tags replicated in an app
seamless digital integration
-15% reduction in chronic events
in first few months
Brockman 4 -
Wait for Trucks (WFT)
Demonstrated a reduction in
WFT by 25% at Brockman 4
- Completed initiatives estimated
at 350kt to 700kt increase of feed
to crusher
Used a visual of the 'winning shift' to get from here to here
12 initiatives
converted to
scope of work
WEST ANGELAS MINE FIT HEALTH GRAFE
Q1 2022 Kaizens: Rail Brake Cars | Tom Price Pit to Plant | Yandi Screen Materials | Marandoo Dewatering | Drill and Blast Competency
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