Our agnostic machine control leads the way with Barminco collaboration

Today, our agnostic Automation can be found at many of Barminco’s operations throughout the Goldfields region, and now there is one more to add with the completion of our most recent project at IGO’s Nova mine.

Despite the site’s existing automation infrastructure, when it came time for upgrading, we were selected as the preferred supplier by Barminco, which is a subsidiary of global mining services group, Perenti.

"Technology and innovation are a key focus for Barminco, and we appreciated the simplicity of the RCT Automation solution - quicker setup times and ease of use for our operators,"

Darren Kwok, Head of Mining Electrification and Technology for Perenti Contract Mining

The loaders are operated from the safety and comfort of Automation Centers which have been situated both underground and on the surface of the mine.

To enhance sustainability and cost-efficiency, existing cabins were repurposed, meticulously refurbished at our Kalgoorlie branch.

"The cabins required sandblasting and painting before we lined them with fridge paneling and fitted them out with RCT’s state-of-art ergonomic chair and operations centre,"

Rick Radcliffe, Kalgoorlie Branch Manager

In addition to providing agnostic, state-of-the-art automation, we were able to work with Barminco to utilize both the existing underground communications technology and supplement it to ensure we provide the best and most cost-effective solution for the client.

Because we are a full-service company as well as supplying and installing the technology, the team provided extensive operator training to empower site and ensure self-sufficiency with the technology. This commitment to client support aligns with our ethos of providing comprehensive local assistance.

"We have a good working relationship with RCT, and this extends beyond just the service delivery and project delivery,"

Darren Kwok, Head of Mining Electrification and Technology for Perenti Contract Mining

"Outcomes from the project have been positive and we have worked collaboratively with RCT to ensure any operational concerns raised were reviewed and their product offering improved based on our feedback," said Darren Kwok.

Our Kalgoorlie Branch Manager, Rick Radcliffe said it was a pleasure to complete this project with the Barminco team based at Nova. "From the beginning to the end, everyone was well organized, communicated well and had a common vision of making this transition as seamless to the mining team as possible," said Rick Radcliffe.

"When two companies have the same goal of implementing quality products into a technology focused operation, they will always be successful, and that was certainly the case at Nova."

Rick Radcliffe, Kalgoorlie Branch Manager

"We are looking forward to working with Barminco over the coming months to assess the impact that the project has had," said Rick Radcliffe.