Olympic Dam growth projects, Australia
Name of the Project
Olympic Dam growth projects.
Location
In the far north of South Australia.
Project Owner/s
Multinational mining company BHP.
Project Description
BHP is investing in a series of growth-enabling projects at its Olympic Dam copper mine to strengthen the foundations of underground mining productivity and continue building its world-class copper province.
The growth projects include:
- an underground access tunnel into the Southern Mine Area. The decline will improve access to the underground mine and streamline the transportation of materials and
- equipment.
- a new backfill system to deliver paste fill through underground pipes to new areas of the
- mine.
- expanding ore pass capacity, streamlining ore handling and reducing haulage distances, supported by new locomotives and an extended underground electric rail network.
- the installation of a new oxygen plant to improve smelter performance and support increasing copper concentrate smelting rates from 80 t/h to 85 t/h.
Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create almost 200 construction jobs throughout the project development.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not disclosed.
Capital Expenditure
A$840-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
BHP, tel +61 39 415 4020.
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