AngloGold Ashanti

Location: Beatty, Nevada, USA
Commodity: Gold
Phases: FEED, Basic, and Detailed Design Engineering

About AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti is a leading global gold mining company with diverse mining operations and projects. The company is committed to operational excellence, sustainable practices, and creating long-term value for its stakeholders. The Nevada Projects represent a significant initiative for AngloGold Ashanti, focused on expanding and optimizing gold production capabilities in North America. The Owner’s Engineering Team plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of these projects through meticulous planning and engineering oversight.

The Challenge

The Nevada Projects required comprehensive engineering support across various disciplines to transition from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) to Basic and Detailed Design Engineering. Key challenges included managing complex mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural engineering tasks, ensuring alignment with operational readiness, and maintaining stringent quality and schedule standards. Effective coordination with multiple stakeholders and third-party entities was essential to address these multifaceted requirements.

TMG’s Contributions

• Project Reporting: TMG ensured that the project status was regularly communicated and that key milestones were tracked.
• Mechanical Engineering: TMG provided oversight on multiple engineering and drawing packages. Key contributions included fleet selection, operational readiness assessments, gap analysis, and mine operations and maintenance OPEX reviews.
• Electrical Engineering: TMG conducted oversight on P&ID development and other engineering packages. The team engaged extensively with AngloGold Ashanti and third parties to address power, radio/LTE, and security requirements, ensuring comprehensive electrical engineering support.
• Civil/Structural Engineering: TMG performed oversight on multiple engineering packages, focusing on on-site and off-site drainage, hydrology, water control/pollution permits, heap leach design, and evaluations of water and septic systems. These efforts were critical in addressing site infrastructure challenges.

Results

TMG’s involvement in the AngloGold Ashanti Nevada Projects has been instrumental in advancing the project through its various engineering phases. By providing comprehensive support in mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural engineering, TMG has ensured that critical aspects of the project are addressed with precision and expertise. The proactive management of project status and effective stakeholder engagement underscores TMG’s capability to ensure that high-quality engineering solutions are delivered in complex mining projects. This initiative highlights TMG’s commitment to excellence and its crucial role in supporting AngloGold Ashanti’s strategic objectives in North America.

• Ongoing Project: TMG’s team continues to provide oversight and support while actively participating to keep the project moving forward. Currently, no quality or schedule concerns have been raised, indicating effective project management and engineering oversight.
• Future Projections: After CAPEX optimizations, AngloGold Ashanti is anticipated to request additional engineering and governance support. This anticipated increase in workload reflects the project’s ongoing and dynamic nature.