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CATEGORY:Mining Productivity
LOCATION:Waihi, New Zealand
PRODUCT:LVS-3CMX  Custom
WEBSITE:www.waihigold.co.nz

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Accuracy that pays for itself

Boosting Mining Efficiency with a Load Volume Scanner

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.

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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.

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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 optimise 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, Oceana Gold continues to prioritise 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.

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