Hexagon’s Mining division has completed a significant safety installation for Gold Fields Ghana. More than 220 mine vehicles were equipped with Hexagon’s MineProtect Collision Avoidance System (CAS) at Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine in Ghana’s western region.
MineProtect’s Operator Alertness System, Personal Alert and Tracking Radar were also installed with minimal delays, despite pandemic lockdowns preventing travel by Hexagon’s South Africa staff into Ghana, according to the company. Local partners and technology, such as remote body cameras, helped ensure that installation and training stayed on schedule.
“Tarkwa staff’s willingness to adapt to the limitations imposed by COVID-19 was hugely important,” said Andrew Crose, vice president, autonomous, Hexagon’s Mining division. “The resourcefulness displayed by everyone involved was impressive. It ensured that we completed the project with minimal delays — almost to the original project dates.”
“This will augment our existing safety management system as it serves as an additional layer of safety intervention to help prevent injuries and fatalities, as well as equipment damage,” Executive Vice President and Head of Gold Fields West Africa Alfred Baku said. “We will continue to explore new and innovative ways to improve safety and ensure that our employees return home to their families safely every day.”
