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Strategic Turnaround for Improved Manganese Mine Performance

A leading manganese producer faced declining efficiency due to poor management structures, inadequate reporting, and neglected infrastructure, threatening production and profitability.

To reverse this, PMDE introduced a structured turnaround strategy, realigned workforce accountability, optimised mine planning, and improved reporting frameworks. These changes drove cultural transformation, boosted productivity, and restored financial stability.

The operation required
comprehensive restructuring to address operational inefficiencies that were hindering profitability.

Challenges: Operational Inefficiencies Hindering Profitability

Concern 1UNDERPERFORMANCE AND CULTURAL ISSUES:

A lack of accountability and ineffective management structures resulted in poor operational efficiency.

Concern 2INADEQUATE REPORTING STRUCTURES:

The absence of clear reporting frameworks led to disorganised decision-making and failed audits.

Concern 3NEGLECTED INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT:

Operational inefficiencies were compounded by the deterioration of key mining assets.

A strategic overhaul was needed to stabilize operations, improve workforce accountability, and restore profitability.

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Solution: Comprehensive Strategic and Operational Realignment

Since 2017, PMDE has provided ongoing technical and strategic support

PMDE implemented a structured approach to stabilize operations and restore profitability.

The Process Involved

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SHORT-TERM TURNAROUND STRATEGY

Focused on improving immediate mining performance while ensuring alignment with long-term planning.

Outcome:

The implementation of PMDE's strategies delivered substantial improvements in accountability and production efficiency.

This resulted in:

  • Cultural transformation within the workforce, fostering accountability and performance-driven operations.
  • New mine design and strategic approach resulted in enhanced production outputs and economic sustainability.
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