Results
Lost time recovered through rope access agility
Additional work completed without extending the shutdown timeline
Demonstrated value of rope access vs. traditional scaffold in shutdown scenarios
Strengthened long-term relationship with Newmont
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Solution
Initial four-person team mobilised early to scale the stockpile conveyors and prepare the site
Full deployment of 24-person crew operating across day and night shifts
Rope access used for rapid mobility across confined and complex structures
Scaffold teams were de-prioritised to allow Geovert to regain lost time
Shut activities executed efficiently with minimal disruption to other teams
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Challenges
Largest shutdown attempted by Newmont at Boddington
Delayed program with additional scope added mid-project
Restricted access around elevated and congested bin structures
Tight timelines for critical path items
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Overview
Geovert was engaged to support Newmont’s largest ever shutdown at the Boddington Gold Mine, focusing on critical wear plate replacements within the COS and HPGR bins. The project scope expanded quickly once on site, requiring Geovert to also complete additional works in the secondary and stockpile bins—all within an already delayed program. A core strength of the approach was the deployment of rope access technicians to bypass traditional scaffolding delays and accelerate progress across the plant.