OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc., or OGP, is planning to introduce more automated mining systems at its Didipio mine in Nueva Vizcaya in 2027 to improve operational efficiency and enhance worker safety as it mines deeper underground.
James Isles, asset president of the Didipio mine, said the company is preparing to introduce an automated production drill and a ventilation-on-demand (VOD) system next year.
“Automation and remote drilling help our operations as they mean our people don’t need to enter the hazardous zone,” Mr. Isles told reporters during a media visit to the mine site on Monday.
“As we mine deeper underground, our priority is to find better ways of keeping our people away from higher-risk areas while maintaining safe and productive operations,” he added.
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