Boosting Mining Efficiency with a Load Volume Scanner: OceanaGold Case Study
Project Details
| CATEGORY: | Mining Productivity |
| LOCATION: | Waihi, New Zealand |
| PRODUCT: | LVS-3CMX Custom |
| WEBSITE: | www.waihigold.co.nz |
Global gold mining company OceanaGold, with operations in the Philippines, New Zealand, and the United States, has achieved a significant efficiency gain through the use of a mining load volume scanner. By implementing Loadscan technology, the company has seen measurable improvements in truck payload management, haulage efficiency, and overall cost reduction.
10% Increase in Rock Moved for the Same Cost
At Newmont Waihi Gold, part of the OceanaGold portfolio, underground manager Charlie Gawith reported:
“A 10 per cent increase in truck factors has been noticed since the Loadscan system was introduced.” — Charlie Gawith, Underground Manager, Newmont Waihi Gold
This translates into 10% more rock being moved for the same cost — a massive improvement in annual production efficiency. Essentially, trucking costs are being reduced by 10% per year, a significant saving for large-scale mining operations.
Real-Time Data for Smarter Operations
The Loadscan mining load volume scanner provides real-time, 3D load profiling of every truck. This accuracy (within ±1%) allows mines to:
Monitor fill factors and optimize truck loading
Eliminate reliance on inaccurate survey methods
Track and manage wasteful haul-back
Access live load data for operational transparency
By scanning both full and returning trucks, mines gain a complete picture of payload movement and efficiency.
Driving a Culture of Precision
Charlie highlighted how the technology is shaping team behavior:
“Loadscan’s capabilities are driving a culture here in terms of ensuring trucks are fully loaded. Hence we have increased our trucking factor — the amount we declare a truck is carrying when it comes up from underground.” — Charlie Gawith, Underground Manager, Newmont Waihi Gold
The mining load volume scanner has proven to be reliable, easy to implement, and fully supported by the Loadscan team when needed.
Sustainable Growth Backed by Innovation
With a strong pipeline of projects across the Americas and Asia-Pacific, OceanaGold continues to prioritize both productivity and sustainability. Tools like the Loadscan mining load volume scanner align with the company’s long-term strategy of operational excellence, cost efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
