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With international gold prices remaining consistently high, Zimbabwe, a country rich in gold reserves, is becoming a global hotspot for mining investment.
The 500t/d gold mining and processing turnkey project in Zimbabwe, undertaken by Xinhai Mining, has performed a miracle of high-efficiency execution against tight deadlines. After the civil construction team moved onto the site, they completed the civil construction for all core equipment in just 30 days. This significantly compressed the conventional construction period of 3 to 6 months for similar overseas gold mine civil projects in the region, demonstrating the strength of Chinese mining enterprises with "Xinhai Speed" and seizing the initiative for Xinhai's overseas mining project to capitalize on the favorable gold price window and achieve on-schedule commissioning.
As a benchmark overseas gold mining and processing turnkey project for Xinhai Mining, this Zimbabwe gold mine project faced a dual challenge: the high cost and unstable supply of local basic building materials like cement and red bricks, coupled with frequent power supply fluctuations, severely impacted the continuity of civil construction work, posing a significant threat to the 30-day deadline.
Confronted with these difficulties, the Xinhai project team broke the impasse with meticulous planning. They utilized self-provided generator sets to ensure power for critical processes like concrete pouring and flexibly adjusted work schedules to avoid peak power outage periods. All construction personnel worked day and night in shifts, transforming the "impossible" into reality through hard work, showcasing Xinhai's robust capabilities in the field of gold mining and processing turnkey projects.
While racing against the clock, the Xinhai team, drawing on years of experience in overseas gold mining and processing projects, introduced three cost-saving and efficiency-boosting measures for overseas gold mine civil construction tailored to local conditions, achieving a dual breakthrough in speed and profitability.
1. Localizing material production to tackle high material costs. The project team imported brick-making equipment from China and used local raw materials to produce cement bricks on-site, reducing the cost per brick by 50%. This is expected to save approximately $30,000 in project costs and completely eliminate reliance on expensive local red bricks.
2. On-site concrete mixing to reduce material costs. Abandoning the expensive model of purchasing ready-mix concrete, the team switched to on-site mixing, saving about $60 per cubic meter of concrete. This is projected to save around $180,000 while ensuring quality and supply efficiency.
3. Modular and green construction methods to balance efficiency and environmental protection. By adopting prefabricated materials and modular civil construction techniques instead of traditional methods, efficiency was improved, the construction period shortened, construction waste reduced, and local environmental requirements met, achieving a win-win in economic and environmental benefits.
These measures embody Xinhai's core philosophy of "local adaptation, self-reliance, and process optimization," providing replicable experience for future expansion into similar gold mining and processing turnkey markets in Africa and globally, and solidifying its advantageous position in overseas gold mine projects.
The efficient completion of the gold mine civil construction in 30 days holds milestone significance for both the project and Xinhai Mining's development. This 30-day sprint gained 2-3 precious months for subsequent equipment installation and commissioning, helping the project achieve earlier commissioning to seize golden market opportunities and create greater value for the client. Simultaneously, as a benchmark case for Xinhai, this project showcases to the world its full-process control capabilities from design and civil construction to equipment commissioning, highlighting its comprehensive strength in the global mining market.
For Zimbabwe, the project is equally significant. It not only brings advanced civil construction technology and management expertise but also drives local employment and provides skills training, achieving dual empowerment through "project implementation + talent development." Furthermore, by practicing the concept of green mining, it aligns with local sustainable mining development plans, builds a mutually beneficial bridge for China-Zimbabwe mining cooperation, and enhances Xinhai's brand influence in the African gold market.
Currently, the 500t/d gold ore mining and processing turnkey project in Zimbabwe has entered the equipment installation and commissioning phase. The Xinhai technical team continues its efficient work style, striving for early commissioning and optimal performance. Once operational, the project will process 500 tons of gold ore tailings per day, with an annual capacity of 180,000 tons. This will effectively utilize local tailings resources, promote the scaled development of its gold industry, and further increase Xinhai's market share in the African gold mining and processing turnkey market.
With high gold prices anticipated, hard work builds the future. This "30-day civil construction miracle" is a vivid illustration of the Xinhai philosophy. Moving forward, Xinhai will deepen its roots in the African region, summarize the successful experience from this project, optimize its overseas gold mine project management model, strengthen technological innovation and cost-reduction capabilities, undertake more domestic and international gold mining and processing turnkey projects, promote Chinese mining technology globally, and write new chapters of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation between Chinese enterprises and overseas partners.
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