Glencore Sudbury INO
Backfill Fence Design Standards
2019
Structural & Civil
Glencore’s Sudbury INO faced challenges with numerous backfill fence designs across their operations, resulting in inefficiencies due to varying construction methods and specifications.
BESTECH initiated the preparation of a standardized design package to address this issue.
SCOPE
The package was tailored to accommodate the various stope types present throughout Glencore’s operations to unify the construction methods and materials used, thereby simplifying processes and reducing the complexity previously encountered.
OUTCOME
The introduction of standardized backfill fence designs across Sudbury INO significantly enhanced operational efficiency. This standardization allowed for uniformity in construction materials and methods, reducing logistical challenges and cost savings. Glencore’s operations achieved improved construction workflows and greater resource optimization across their sites by implementing a consistent approach.