The demolition of aged and redundant infrastructure and undertaking assessments and studies of current infrastructure to determine appropriate and industry-specific cost provisions for future demolition activities are just two of the ways that Jet Demolition supports mining houses to achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments.
The proactive removal of redundant infrastructure allows for the footprint to become available for new construction, thereby further limiting the direct impact of infrastructure on undisturbed land. The removal of redundant infrastructure, especially during ongoing operations, also allows for the removal of unsafe structures, thus lessening the burden on ongoing maintenance, further conserving resources.
Large mining houses generally have a long-standing working relationship with environmental specialists that offer guidance regarding the legislative and social responsibilities of the mine. “We support these relationships by offering demolition services and solutions tailored to site-specific requirements, with a focus on removing redundant infrastructure without impacting ongoing operations,” explains Kate Bester, Contracts and Project Manager at Jet Demolition.
The company is equipped and experienced in delivering turnkey demolition services, with final rehabilitation of the impacted footprint included within the scope of services. This means that redundant infrastructure can be removed, and any land affected by process spillages or hydrocarbon spills can be rehabilitated immediately thereafter by a single service provider. “This has both a cost-benefit to the client in terms of a turnkey solution, but also a risk benefit, in line with the widely adopted progressive rehabilitation approach,” notes Bester.
Jet Demolition’s on-site management team is supplemented by its own full-time safety personnel, who ensure that the team is able to work safely in a dynamic environment. Judicious method selection, efficient resourcing and detailed planning all contribute to the safety profile of the works. “It is important to tailor the final approach to the client requirements,” stresses Bester.
If operations are ongoing, methods and approaches must be tailored for operational environments, with due care for working around live services, for example. In fully redundant operations, the primary focus might be speed so as to deliver a cleared footprint for redevelopment in the shortest possible time. “Accordingly, it is of critical importance that the client and contractor collectively determine the most suitable approach to the works, aligned to the ESG commitments and objectives of the mine,” says Bester.
Careful method selection allows Jet Demolition aims to reduce its impact on the environments in which it operates. This includes exploring novel ways of reducing waste generated by demolition activities, as well as optimising ways of working to preserve valuable resources. “We are able to assist clients to proactively seek alternative solutions and uses for materials and resources that would otherwise have been deemed waste, with a focus on achieving as much of a circular economy as possible,” concludes Bester.
