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Inco Goro Tailings Facility: Sustainable Mine Development in New Caledonia
The Inco Goro Tailings Facility is part of a US$4 billion laterite nickel project in New Caledonia, featuring extensive infrastructure, an open-cut mine, and a state-of-the-art process plant. This initiative required the development of tailings storage facilities (TSF) and associated mine infrastructure to ensure environmentally responsible waste management and efficient operations.
Project Detail
- Client: Vale New Caledonia (VNC)
- Project Value: USD $4 billion
- Location: New Caledonia
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering & Construction Strategy: Led the engineering, design management, and construction planning for TSF development.
- Site Logistics & Challenges: Addressed remote site constraints, high rainfall (3m/year), and regulatory requirements under the French Republic’s environmental laws.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance: Worked extensively with VNC’s internal teams and adapted execution plans to meet New Caledonian permitting and operational requirements
Outcomes
Strategic Project Leadership: Ensured seamless planning, design, and execution strategies for TSF and site infrastructure.
Sustainable Tailings Management: Delivered long-term, environmentally compliant solutions for waste storage.
Enhanced Project Governance: Provided realistic and achievable execution plans, considering geopolitical and logistical constraints.
With over nine years of involvement, Flagstaff Consulting Group played a crucial role in transitioning the project through various stakeholders and ownership structures, ensuring its long-term viability.
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