Extending the owner’s team during start-up operations
As an Integrated Project Delivery Partner, TacminMadini acted as an extension of the owner’s team, refining and adapting mine engineering designs, plans, and schedules for execution. These plans were seamlessly integrated into SPOCS, which became the central tool for tracking mine plan, schedule, and cost conformance, ensuring operations aligned with PMBOK principles. This collaborative approach enabled the owner to maintain strategic oversight of the start-up mine’s construction while leveraging TacminMadini’s expertise to deliver precise execution, transparency, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Delivering value through collaboration
TacminMadini’s collaboration with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) ensured seamless integration of equipment and cost controls into the project by incorporating CapEx and OpEx data into precise unit-rate calculations through SPOCS. This enabled detailed tracking of operating and maintenance costs benchmarked against Life Cycle Costing, with the costs converted into conventional unit rates directly linked to the mine plan and schedule. Managed under a contractor unit rate contract while utilising owner-procured equipment, this structured approach fostered trust among stakeholders, enhanced contractor performance, and ensured timely milestone delivery in a complex operational environment.
IPDP: Integrating advanced project management with hybrid mining models
TacminMadini’s IPDP model seamlessly integrated owner and contractor mining components using advanced project management methodologies. (as applied by EPC contractors) By aligning mine plans, production schedules, and budgets through engineering, procurement, and operational controls, the model created a cohesive framework. Central to this approach was the Smart Oversight Project Control Solution [SPOCS], an innovative system enabling real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and resource optimisation. This integration empowered stakeholders with transparency and precision, ensuring conformance to objectives, proactive decision-making, and the achievement of production and budget targets.
Delivering measurable value through integrated project management
The combination of TacminMadini’s expertise and SPOCS delivered tangible benefits for the project. For example:
- 15% reduction in operational costs.
- 90% compliance with mine plan and production schedule targets.
- Consistent conformance to safety and environmental standards.
This structured approach demonstrated TacminMadini’s ability to adapt to unique mining challenges while ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to global standards.
Empowering contractors for sustainable growth
TacminMadini prioritised the development of local contractors as a central objective of the IPDP model. By providing targeted training, hands-on guidance, and comprehensive knowledge transfer, TacminMadini empowered contractors to meet international standards in safety, operational practices, and project management. Safety and health protocols, integrated at every stage of the project, fostered a culture of compliance and efficiency. This holistic approach ensured contractors could independently manage future projects while contributing to regional economic development and leaving a lasting legacy of capacity building and resilience.
Conclusion: Supporting mining clients during start-up operations
Since the mine was under construction, TacminMadini’s Integrated Project Delivery Partnership (IPDP) model allowed the mining company to focus on developmental priorities while ensuring operational excellence in mining activities. The hybrid approach of owner and contractor mining, supported by advanced project management principles, delivered measurable success by aligning mine plans, production schedules, and budgets with precision.
TacminMadini’s commitment to safety, capacity-building, and sustainability demonstrated its ability to adapt to the complex needs of start-up mining projects in emerging markets. By providing strategic solutions tailored to client needs, TacminMadini’s IPDP model positioned itself as a trusted partner for mining companies seeking innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions during critical phases of development.
