The result?
A risk-based audit, tailored recommendations, and clear pathways to strengthen safety and operational resilience.
Situation
Flooding had been identified as a critical hazard with the potential to cause severe commercial, safety, and operational impacts.
To address this risk before it escalated, the client assembled a global team of experts across Emergency Preparedness and Response, hydrogeology, and meteorology.
Mines Rescue Consulting was engaged to provide specialist knowledge in emergency preparedness and response. Working alongside other international experts, the team developed detailed audit criteria to assess the mine’s systems and conducted an extensive on-site review.
The project included three phases: preparation at the head office, site engagement in a remote regional location (accessed by chartered aircraft) and collaborative reporting with client leaders and other global specialists.
Challenge
Mines Rescue Consulting’s role included:
- Developing best-practice emergency preparedness and response systems
- Reviewing the adequacy of flood and inrush control systems
- Designing risk-based audit measures aligned with recognised international standards and client frameworks
Outcome
Using auditing practices and our operational knowledge, Mines Rescue Consulting provided the mine with:
- A clear set of auditable criteria grounded in national and international standards and client-defined risk requirements
- Insight into areas of highest risk exposure and opportunities to strengthen safety systems
- Practical recommendations to address gaps and strengthen resilience in the event of flooding
Results
The audit findings were presented to both site management and senior company representatives. The outcomes enabled the client to:
- Prioritise improvements in flood preparedness
- Strengthen operational safety and continuity
- Reduce exposure to critical commercial and health risks
Practical Outcomes for Sites
Mines Rescue Consulting delivers expert support in emergency preparedness and risk management for high-hazard mining operations.
This engagement highlighted the value of independent expertise in identifying weaknesses and shaping practical improvements.
Our consultant worked alongside other international experts, including hydrogeologists and meteorologists, to provide a complete picture of flood risk and emergency readiness.
Key offerings included:
- Emergency Preparedness & Response Expertise: Development and evaluation of best-practice systems tailored to site-specific hazards
- Risk-Based Audit Design: Creation of auditable criteria based on recognised international standards and client requirements
- Technical System Reviews: Assessing control adequacy for fatal hazards and associated emergency responses
- Collaborative Leadership: Partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver a comprehensive risk perspective
- On-Site Engagement & Reporting: Field inspections, stakeholder interviews, and clear reporting that guide strategic improvements
The result was a targeted set of recommendations that enabled the client to focus resources on the areas of highest risk, strengthen their flood mitigation strategy, and build confidence in the continuity of their operations.